Good Afternoon!

I'm Stefan Klokgieters and am Head of Engineering at Studyportals where I'm helping to build the best study choice platform possible!

My main responsibilities are to improve the Studyportals products by setting a technical strategy and in particular by guiding the engineers in creating high-quality software, delivered in a timely yet realistic manner. People are always my top priority. With a motivated and happy team, we can make great things happen. It’s easy to forget, but it’s what matters most.

In my spare time, I enjoy watching movies and series—especially sci-fi and action-adventure, though I never say no to a good sitcom. I also love cooking and occasionally experimenting in the kitchen (with varying results).

Since being a developer is a sitting profession I try to get enough exercise during my weekly kickbox trainings. A healthy body equals a healthy mind, something that we often tend to forget. Since being in tech means a lot of sitting (and meetings), I try to balance it out with weekly kickboxing sessions. Nothing like a few well-placed punches to keep both body and mind sharp. A healthy mind needs a healthy body—plus, it's a great way to manage stakeholder stress.