Catharina Van Veen
About Catharina Van Veen
Catharina Van Veen is a Software Engineer at Partnet, Inc., where she has worked remotely since 2021, focusing on developing features and resolving issues for a website connecting parts manufacturers with Department of Defense agencies.
Work at Partnet
Catharina Van Veen has been employed at Partnet, Inc. as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, she works remotely and focuses on developing new features and fixing bugs for a website that connects parts manufacturers with Department of Defense agencies. Her responsibilities include managing the React front end and the Node.js/GraphQL middle tier of the project. She also utilizes various AWS services, such as Lambda functions, DynamoDB, S3, EC2, and CloudFront, to enhance the functionality and performance of the application.
Education and Expertise
Catharina Van Veen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law with an emphasis on ICT & Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where she studied from 1994 to 1999. She further developed her technical skills by obtaining certifications in Full-Stack Software Development and Data Science from The Tech Academy between 2020 and 2021. Additionally, she has a background in Cello Performance & Pedagogy, having studied at Muziek Pedagogische Akademie and Hanze from 1988 to 1992, as well as completing private studies in Music Education.
Background
Before joining Partnet, Inc., Catharina Van Veen worked at Prosper IT Consulting in various roles. She served as a Full-Stack Software Developer and a Data Scientist in 2020 and 2021, respectively. Her experience in these positions contributed to her development as a software engineer, allowing her to gain practical insights into data science and full-stack development in a remote work environment.
Technical Skills
Catharina Van Veen possesses a diverse set of technical skills relevant to her role as a Software Engineer. She is proficient in React for front-end development and has experience with Node.js and GraphQL for middle-tier development. Her expertise extends to cloud computing, particularly with AWS services, where she effectively uses tools such as Lambda functions, DynamoDB, S3, EC2, and CloudFront to build scalable and efficient applications.