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I’m Barend, a Computer Science and Quantitative Economics graduate with a particular interest in strongly typed functional programming. I build software and am expanding my skills in IT operations.
See what’s on the workbenchInterested in software development & IT operations opportunities
Selected work
Browser-based strategy game
A playful game about furnishing a space with found objects, balancing placement bonuses against competing constraints. Includes multiplayer and solitaire modes, with a shared-screen option for group play.
Play the live game (opens in a new tab)Continuous improvement for teams
A Kaizen performance-tracking application designed to support continuous improvement across teams. Its hierarchical model allowed teams and groups of teams to compare performance at different organizational levels.
I designed the database schemas and contributed to both the backend and frontend, including algorithms that aggregated performance data for visualization.
I earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with a double major in Quantitative Economics at Portland State University. I’m currently studying IT operations and preparing for CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
My main technical interest is strongly typed functional programming. I’m also interested in Linux systems administration, networking, databases, and the practical work of keeping software and systems running reliably.
I was born in Pretoria and spent parts of my childhood in KwaMaqoma and Gqeberha before growing up in Sammamish, Washington. I now live in Bothell, Washington.
Outside of software, I make music. Listen on SoundCloud (opens in a new tab) ↗
