A short bio

As an MSc student in Business Informatics at Utrecht University, Matthias is deeply interested in applying technology solutions to solve real-world problems and help organizations achieve their goals. Matthias finished a Bachelor in Information Science at the University of Amsterdam and wrote his thesis on building a web interface for a microbiome database suited for microbiome researchers, administrators and public users. With a minor in Technology, Law and Ethics at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Matthias has a blend of technical, societal, ethical and legal knowledge in different domains. During his thesis, he gathered lots of knowledge about user interaction, user experience, web development, backend development and the implementation of GDPR modules. He works parttime as an IT consultant and is seeking to enter the world of business IT after completing his master. Additionally, he will be assisting future thesis projects on the topic of microbiome databases, to help develop a solid base for use in the future. Matthias is always open to share knowledge, have good conversations, and make meaningful connections, and he looks forward to making a positive impact in the field of business IT.