Niek van der Plas

Niek van der Plas is a software engineer with a strong background in computer science and software technology. Currently working as a software engineer at Mollie since August 2023, Niek previously held positions at Capgemini as a Software engineer and cloud engineer, and at ING, focusing on data leak detection and mitigation through advanced language processing techniques. Niek has also contributed to software engineering projects at Decos NL, where skills included training a BERT model for complaint classification and developing full-stack applications. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Computer Science from Delft University of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from Leiden University, and a minor in Science Based Business. Additionally, Niek's early education includes a VWO degree with a focus on Nature and Health.