Marijn Craenen

Mijnbouwstraat 118A · 2628RX Delft, Netherlands · +31 (0)6 48557798 · marijn@craenen.tech

I'm a computer science student at the TU Delft with a real passion for innovative projects. Over the past three years, I've been lucky enough to work on some really interesting ones that cut across different areas. From developing full-motion video VR videogames to building and testing embedded systems for rocket engines, I've enjoyed the variety of challenges each project brings. Take a look at my resume and project work right here, and find several ways to contact me — I'm just a message away!

Experience

VR Game Developer / Full Stack Web Developer Nov. 2018 – Apr. 2022
Vertigo Games
  • Rapidly prototyped a VR puzzle game using novel volumetric video technologies in Unreal Engine with Blueprinting and C++.
  • Led the programming team, influencing project architecture and pipeline establishment for scaling beyond the prototype stage.
  • Applied project management and software architecture skills to enhance team efficiency.
  • Developed a LAMP stack based royalty management web application, reducing administration time by 85% and minimizing errors.
Control Room Lead / Thrust Vector Control Engineer Jun. 2020 – Aug. 2021
Project Sparrow
  • Committed full-time to developing a thrust vector controlled rocket engine within a year.
  • Managed control room operations, ensuring safety and efficiency during live engine tests.
  • Designed and implemented TVC system electronics using C++ on an ESP32 microcontroller.
  • Laid groundwork for a MATLAB Simulink based real-time flight simulation system for future teams.
Intern Apr. 2020 – Jun. 2020
KPMG
  • Developed a GDPR-compliant user behavior tracking tool in JavaScript.
  • Implemented efficient data collection algorithms with minimal user impact.
  • Ensured GDPR compliance through pseudonymization and selective data gathering.

Education

BSc. Computer Science and Engineering Sep. 2018 – expected Feb. 2024
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
  • Specialized in embedded systems electives: Digital Systems, Embedded Software, and Operating Systems.
  • Pursuing a Mechanical Engineering minor with a focus on Robotics.
  • Completed internship at KPMG, earning a 9.0/10 grade.
  • Developed software using agile methodology in Java and Spring, achieving a 10.0/10 grade in a group project.
High School Exchange Year Sep. 2016 – Jun. 2017
Orono High School, United States
  • Competed in the FIRST Robotics competition, advancing to the New England finals as the robot driver.
  • Played in the varsity American football team and participated in whitewater canoeing.
  • Graduated with high honors.
Dutch High School (Gymnasium) Sep. 2012 – Jul. 2018
Hoeksch Lyceum
  • Accelerated curriculum, completing two years in one to facilitate an exchange year in the U.S.
  • Participated in the FIRST LEGO League, reaching the Benelux finals twice and winning the technical innovation award.
  • Graduated at Gymnasium level.

Skills

Programming

C++ Java C# PHP JavaScript Python MATLAB

Computer Science

Git PostgreSQL MySQL OS / low-level Unreal Engine Unity Software QA

Hardware

Microcontrollers Raspberry Pi CAD Rocket science