Nicholas Lawrenson
About Nicholas Lawrenson
Nicholas Lawrenson is a Software Engineer at TomTom with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Professional Background
Nicholas Lawrenson is a seasoned Software Engineer. Currently, he is working at TomTom in Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands. His professional journey includes a tenure at UMAN Technologies ZA as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021 in South Africa. Prior to that, he was involved in pre-production engineering at Cathexis - Video Management Solutions from 2010 to 2011 in Durban, South Africa.
Educational Background
Nicholas Lawrenson holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering, with a focus on Biosensing, from Stellenbosch University, completed in 2017. He also possesses a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the same institution, which he earned in 2015. Additionally, he has a National Diploma (ND) in Computer Systems Engineering from Durban University of Technology, obtained in 2011.
Work at Stellenbosch University
Nicholas Lawrenson spent five years as an Electronics Engineering Masters student at Stellenbosch University from 2016 to 2021. During this period, he delved into advanced studies and research in the field of Biomedical/Medical Engineering, focusing particularly on biosensing.
Interests and Personality
Nicholas Lawrenson has a diverse range of interests, including sports such as squash, tennis, swimming, and rock climbing. He is highly social with a strong inclination towards connecting people and facilitating assistance among his peers. His personality type is categorized as 'The Executive' (ESTJ-A), characterized by high assertiveness (88%) and extraversion (87%). He also has a keen interest in learning about different cultures and beliefs.