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, Google Play and Amazon Appstore. 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 base, and our user base is growing every day. 

Our product range consists of top-category utility, weather, content browsing and gaming apps. You probably already use our apps to calculate your numbers, wake up in the morning, check the weather 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
Kim
HR manager
Ferrie
Product Owner
Robert
Technical Lead
Ronald
Senior Software Developer
Saren
Software Developer
Yanni
Software Developer
Christos
Software Developer
Ton
Software Developer
Maria
Software Developer
Mart
Software Developer
Ferdi
Software Developer
Daniel
Software Developer
Maxime
Software Developer
Maarten
Software Developer
Mike
Software Developer
Frans
Graphic Designer
Luis
Graphic Designer
Floor-Jan
R&D Engineer
Susanna
Marketing Department
Carinda
Marketing Department
Jeroen
QA engineer

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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.

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! :)

 

 

 

Gerrit
CBO

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

Kim
HR manager

Hi, I am the HR Manager within Impala Studios. After years of working in sales and recruitment I have found my true passion within HR. My goal as HR is to keep everyone happy and help create and maintain a great place to work.

Next to my job I am a mom to a beautiful little girl and enjoy family life.

I am the one you can contact for job opportunities, so don't hesitate and send me an email.

 

 

Ferrie
Product Owner

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

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.

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
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'.

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.

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

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 :)

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.

Maria
Software Developer

I joined Impala studios in mid 2014 and work here as an iOS developer. The coolest thing about working here is the team – you are surrounded by amazing professionals that strive to learn, know and do more. It is a very stimulating and inspiring environment.

Outside of work I like to travel, to meet my friends, to cook, to read books and to work on my own projects.

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.

Maxime
Software Developer

Hi there,
    I'm Maxime, a Frenchy enjoying the Dutch life.
    I'm an enthusiastic graduated computer scientist.
    
    At Impala Studios I appreciate the focus on creating quality products.

 In that way, I did great JavaScript projects – especially Vegas Slots. Contributed to the Android projects (VideoTube, Weather+ and iOS projects.

    At this moment, I'm working within the iOS team on Craigslist.
    Last but not least, I like to research how to improve User perceived performance into our apps.

    ps: I’m still searching for a competitors at foosball ;)

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.

Frans
Graphic Designer

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

Luis
Graphic Designer

Originally from Burgos, Spain. I moved to the Netherlands essentially to get tanned and learn surfing, but in the mean time I design.

Entrepreneur and never conformist, focused on making technology better looking and easy to use and one of the best places to accomplish it is here.

Food lover and also cooking senior developer.

Drums and Guitar player, willing to form a blues band with other Impala members or anybody else who wants to join :)

Floor-Jan
R&D Engineer

Joined Impala Studios in November 2014. Responsible for the ideation and design development of apps. Striving to deliver the best user experience.
Besides working on amazing projects also have a passion for cycling. Cycled through Thailand & Laos covering over 3000 km.  
Ambitious to be the best foosball player of the company.

Susanna
Marketing Department

Being part of the Impala Herd is great! We learn something new every day and the apps we work on are so versatile and wonderful. My goal is to let the world know we are a Herd to be reckoned with. 

Inside info: My team and I won the very first Impala Hackathon ;-)

When I'm not in the office, I enjoy having fun with my son, cooking a nice Italian meal, and interior decorating.

Carinda
Marketing Department

Great to work at the Impala herd and be able to express my creativity in promoting & creating applications.

- Together in a powerful mix with visual information shaping the aim to make your life easier -

Outside work I love to enjoy every day with my family and friends, ride my horse and practice yoga.

Jeroen
QA engineer

Studied Game Design.

Proud citizen of Rotterdam.

Stand up comedian and music enthusiast.

Likes long walks on the beach, watching the sunrise, and telling lies.

Has a bucket list that contains only 1 item: running a marathon, and is currently training for this.

Loyal supporter of Feyenoord, the greatest Dutch football team.