Dirkjan Ochtman

Dirkjan Ochtman is a seasoned software engineer with 20 years of experience and a Director-level manager for 3 years, currently offering freelance tech lead services specializing in the Rust programming language.

With a background in Computer Science and Psychology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, as well as studies in Computer Science and Music from Wittenberg University, Dirkjan has a diverse educational foundation.

Driven by technical challenges and a passion for optimizing processes, Dirkjan excels in identifying customer requirements, building high-performance teams, and leveraging best practices to achieve business objectives.

As a visionary leader, Dirkjan is keen on exploring how technology can better serve us long-term and is open to opportunities in senior engineering or leadership roles, particularly those involving Rust programming.

Currently, Dirkjan Ochtman operates XavaMedia Web Services as the Founder & Owner and was previously involved as the Chairman at Stichting Rust Nederland.

Dirkjan's professional focus includes enhancing organizational efficiency through Rust programming, strategic leadership, and a deep understanding of software engineering principles.