Impala Studios

- the future is on your device -

We make your life easier

Impala Studios is a leading mobile app developing company that delivers apps to the App Store, and Google Play store. We’re very proud that our apps are among the highest ranking in the stores. Millions of users worldwide enjoy our apps on a daily basis, and our user base is growing every day. 

Our product range consists of top-category utility, weather, travel, content browsing and gaming apps. You probably already use our apps to calculate your numbers, wake up in the morning, check the weather, track your flight, play a game or browse your favorite videos. 

At Impala Studios we strongly believe that everything we do should be focused on creating usability. A great app should not only work seamlessly, it should make your life more comfortable. Because we work with a motivated group of talented people in self organizing teams, we are able to stay on top of the ever-changing app market. 

Meet Us

Our Team

Frank
CTO
Peter
CEO
Gerrit
CBO
Tessa
HR Manager
Ferrie
Product Owner
Robert
Technical Lead
Frans
Art Director
Nana
Graphic Designer
Ronald
Senior Software Developer
Saren
Senior Software Developer
Christos
Software Developer
Yanni
Software Developer
Ton
Software Developer
Mart
Software Developer
Ferdi
Software Developer
Daniel
Software Developer
Maarten
Software Developer
Mike
Software Developer
Pepijn
Software Developer
Floor-Jan
R&D Engineer
Jeroen
QA Engineer
Susanna
Marketer
Carinda
Marketer
Railey
Marketing and Communication Administrator
Sabine
Facility Coordinator

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Contact

Impala Studios

Leidsevaart 16
2013 HA Haarlem
The Netherlands

info@impalastudios.com

Frank
CTO

In the late eighties I got my first computer, the Acorn Electron. Immediately I became fascinated about programming and the craftmanship of software development. From then on, the computer became my biggest interest and the only logical direction for my carreer.

I'm very proud to be the co-founder and part of the daily management of Impala Studios, a company where we can focus on pure quality, in coding as well as in graphical design. This brought us to the place where we serve millions of users per day with our utilities, making their lifes a little bit easier.

Being a semi professional poker player a couple of years, taught me to always think about the long run instead of choosing for short term benefits. I use this a lot in my daily life, as well as for all decisions in my professional carreer.

You can contact me by e-mail: frank@impalastudios.com

 

 

Peter
CEO

We have managed to combine functional design with very usable products. To me design is not what it looks like but how you use it. Our users have very different demographics, age, gender and interests. Students, Grandparents, Doctors, Pilots, Entrepreneurs and most likely You! I like to think of what you need before you know it yourself! :)

You can contact me by e-mail: peter@impalastudios.com

 

 

Gerrit
CBO

“A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open.” 
― Frank Zappa

You can contact me by e-mail: business@impalastudios.com

Tessa
HR Manager
Ferrie
Product Owner

Always in search to create the best Apps with excellent user experience for our worldwide users.

You can contact me by e-mail: ferrie@impalastudios.com

Robert
Technical Lead

Addicted to programming since the 1990s. My main passion is designing efficient and elegant algorithms and computer graphics. I also love creating APIs and business logic. I’ve made the switch to mobile development in 2011 when I started working for Impala Studios and I have never looked back. There is nothing quite like having your team’s newest creation running on your own phone. 

I’m currently transitioning into the role of tech lead which brings new and exciting challenges. It is nice to learn something new every day.

Frans
Art Director

3D and 2D Design - Pencil and Digital - Hobby and Work - Colleagues and Friends, that is me at work in a Nutshell. 

Nana
Graphic Designer

I am originally from Helsinki Finland but I moved to the Netherlands a few years ago to pursue my education in Graphic Design. During my studies, I developed an interest in app designing and subsequently designed an app prototype for my graduation project.

As a recent graduate, I am excited to start my career as a Graphic Designer at Impala studios where I can continue to enhance my skills and contribute to the company’s future success.

Ronald
Senior Software Developer

Ronald Dragstra - Passion for programming, happy dad and fully energized thanks to working together with the most talented developers in the world.

Before joining Impala Studios i’ve created dozens of web applications and mined numerous databases.

My favorite poem: Roses are #FF0000, violets are #0000FF, i’m on team #00FF00 and we love to make apps for you!

 

Saren
Senior Software Developer

During my first internship I was asked if I wanted to experiment with the usage of apps in combination with their current line of embedded products. At that moment I was studying E-Technology and already was more interested in the programming of (embedded)hardware than designing the hardware itself.

From the moment I started I liked it and it I have liked it ever since. With one an a half year to go I started to bent my study as much as possible to make it include/go about app development. This bordered on the edge of my study (or even outside) but luckily it was possible to describe a cell phone as an ‘embedded platform’. Due to this it was allowed to do my final internship an an app developer and graduated with my mayor in ‘Technical Computer Science’ and my minor in ‘Embedded Systems'.

Christos
Software Developer

Change is something welcome in my life, from Greece to the Netherlands, from a BSc in physics to a second BSc in Computer science and from working experience in C and Java to Android and now in iOS. Who knows what's up next, development and knowledge has no borders after all.

P.S. Add some Pink Floyd and a motorcycle and you have a basic description of me :)

Yanni
Software Developer

A story is supposed to be something interesting and have three acts. In that case, good news! My story is just getting started, and the first act has proven to be amazing.

I moved from Greece to the Netherlands, met new people and a new culture and have worked on many exciting projects with Impala. Currently an iOSologos looking into Swiftologia

Looking forward to the rest of the first act, and what it might set up for the future.

Ton
Software Developer

I am fascinated by how the internet changed the world during my lifetime. No more 5 km bicycle rides to a library for the answer to your question. I think the high availability of information in all directions is both handy and scary.

I studied two years mathematics and four years theatre. My working career started as an actor and director. After ten years of performing all over the world, I wanted to use more of the analytical side of my brain. I started my career change in 2012. At the moment I am finishing my Master’s Degree in Software Engineering at the University of Amsterdam.

Mart
Software Developer

I joined Impala Studios as an intern in 2015, initially for 5 months. During this period I took the opportunity to grow into a full worthy iOS developer and decided to stay! Being part of a young team - me being one of the youngest - is great. I'm able to develop my skills as a developer while working with people with different nationalities. There is so much to learn in this company that I've made up my mind; I'll stick around!

Ferdi
Software Developer

During my studies in Delft I first came into contact with developing software. I can say that it was not love at first sight as I was more into constructions and vehicle dynamics at the time. However, when I started my first job as a consultant for rail companies I found out that developing great applications is a lot more fun and engaging than I originally considered it to be.

So after a few years of studying and working with aircraft, motorcycles, boats and trains I decided that it was time to make a career switch into what had become my biggest passion: making great software. At Impala Studios I am able to do the thing I love everyday and also play some foosball in between.

While I’m not at Impala Studios I like to play/watch football, learn new stuff, drive my motorcycle, work on my own projects and watch tv-series.

Daniel
Software Developer

I’m Daniël. Avid semi-competitive gamer. Together with my robot companion I’m slowly working towards creating an AI that can participate in certain everyday tasks. Unfortunately, the gaming often tends to get in the way.

I’ve been at Impala Studios since mid-2014, and between the relaxed setting, the autonomy and the focus on quality over the extremely pragmatic ‘it works’, I think I’ve found quite a nice place to work at.

Maarten
Software Developer

Hi, my name is Maarten. I am working as a Junior iOS Developer at Impala Studios.

Early 2017 I graduated from my bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at the Hogeschool van Amsterdam in The Netherlands. My interest for Mobile Development came from hobby projects and multiple courses offered during my study. 

I did my graduation internship at Impala Studios and experienced how a job as Mobile Developer would be. It is challenging and great!

Mike
Software Developer

Hi, I'm Mike. 

Since I was young I have always had a passion for software and the IT industry in general. I joined Impala Studios (around that time called Crunding) in February 2014 as an intern during my study in IT. After my internship I stayed and worked within the Android team as a part-time developer. 

After my graduation in February of 2016 I started as a full-time Android developer at Impala Studios. What I love about Impala Studios is that you work in a group of skilled and fun people that all share the same passion for software that want to keep improving themselves by learning and experimenting with leading edge technologies. 

I have worked on many of our Android apps such as Weather+, Vegas Slots and Video Tube.

Pepijn
Software Developer

As a student at the University of Applied Sciences in Leiden I learn a lot about the new and upcoming technologies regarding User Interaction and User Experience. Nowadays hundreds of apps are created every day, but people often underestimate the importance of Usability.

During my education I learn about all applications of Usability, but Mobile Development has always intrigued me. For my internship at Impala Studios I will be researching and developing an app with the focus on Usability.

Floor-Jan
R&D Engineer

Studied Industrial Design at the TU Delft and graduated at the master Design for Interaction.

At Impala Studios I’m responsible for the ideation and design development of our apps, striving for the best user experience.

Besides working on apps I have a passion for cycling and running. I also have the ambition to become the best foosball player at the company.

Jeroen
QA Engineer

I am in charge of Quality Assurance (testing) and Customer Support at Impala Studios. This means I try to help our users with their problems and test the bugs they report in our apps. I then make our developers unhappy by telling them to fix these bugs.

I started working at Impala Studios because I got interested in QA through my Game Design studies. Applying this knowledge to an app development setting sounded like a fun challenge, and still remains true to this day.

I like to go running and work out, and am still hoping to run the marathon one day. You can also find me on stage as a stand-up comedian, where I do my best to make people laugh (this also happens a lot in the office, although it’s not always appreciated by my colleagues). 

Also, Feyenoord will always be the greatest club in the Netherlands, no matter what they say in Amsterdam.

Susanna
Marketer

We live in a time in which people are very much attached to their smartphones and tablets. I don't know about you, but my devices are almost glued to my hands. I don't wear a watch, I don't have enough mathematical skills to use my brain. Also, I like to keep up with the weather forecast whenever I want. That's why I packed my devices with our apps, to make my busy daily life so much easier. Are you going to do that as well?  

If you are interested in a professional collaboration or want to feature our apps, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email: marketing@impalastudios.com

Carinda
Marketer

I get a lot of inspiration for my work from my background in retail and graphic design.

Planning things ahead, presenting our apps the best way possible, and staying at least one step ahead of the changes in the app world are important parts of my job. 

I like the fact that our apps are used by millions of people -men, women, old and young- from all over the world. That tells me that we offer products which are essential, useful and universal.

And that's why I go to work with a big smile.

If you are interested in a professional collaboration or want to feature our apps, please don’t hesitate to contact me by email: marketing@impalastudios.com

Railey
Marketing and Communication Administrator

Joined Impala Studios as a graduation marketing-intern.

By doing my bachelor thesis focusing on mobile marketing (retention marketing) & partly working in the marketing department, I hope to develop myself as an all-round marketer. The challenge of working in the technical and dynamic world of Mobile Applications/ Software Development requires the ability to switch fast.

Being able to use my creativity and knowledge gained during my study and former jobs, makes it an excited opportunity to have my part in the marketing and businesses of Impala Studios.

Sabine
Facility Coordinator