My name is Niels van der Marel, and I am a 24-year-old programmer from Amsterdam.
Currently, I am a graduate of the study "international game architecture and design" at BUAS (previously named NHTV). I graduated cum laude in the summer of 2023.

I usually use Unreal engine, Unity or custom C++/JS engines. I like to code in C# and C++, but I am also getting more comfortable using JavaScript.

I can work alone, but I particularly enjoy working in a team. I like to motivate and support the people around me. I try to aim for bigger things. On the other hand, I try to stay realistic. A good idea can lead to something unique!

When working with a team, I have experience with the agile software development method SCRUM and KanBan.

My passion for games first started when I got to play games like Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart Double Dash on the GameCube with some of my friends. Later I fell in love with story-based games like Assassin's Creed and the Last of Us. I wanted to be able to make something creative just like that, and this slowly became a reality when I chose my study.

At weekends, I am a Scout leader at my local water scouting club, "Scouting LivingStonegroep". Here I teach children how to sail and work together.

My main goal for now is to become a great game developer/programmer. My dream is to amaze people with an experience I developed.