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
Head of Product
Paul
Product Owner
Robert
Technical Lead
Ben
System Administrator
Susanna
Digital Marketing Specialist
Carinda
Digital Marketer
Railey
Digital Marketer
Pim
Marketing Intern
Gui
Marketing Designer
Frans
Art Director
Megumi
Graphic Designer
Nana
Graphic Designer
Jeroen
Quality Assurance Test Engineer
Manu
Quality Assurance Test Engineer
Floor-Jan
R&D Engineer
Ronald
Senior Software Developer
Christos
Software Developer
Ton
Software Developer
Mart
Software Developer
Daniel
Software Developer
Maarten
Software Developer
Mike
Software Developer
Pepijn
Software Developer
Ramy
Software Developer
Fernando
Software Developer
Ronnie
Software Developer Intern
Sabine
Facility Coordinator

Join the herd

Want to become a part of the Impala Studios herd?
We have 3 positions available.

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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 graphic 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

At Impala Studios I am responsible for all HR related matters, so this concerns basically everything to meet the needs of my co-workers here.

From Recruitment to Payrolling, to Educational & development opportunities…it’s all there!

I really like working for Impala Studios because of the great atmosphere here. We are working with an international team with motivated and dedicated enthusiasts, whether if they are Developers, Designers or other specialists.

The culture at Impala Studios can be described as open-minded, informal and dynamic. We all have the same goal in mind, which is to develop the best mobile applications in the market. There is plenty of room for own ideas and initiatives and at the same time, we also like to make fun during office hours!

Would you like to know more about how it’s really like to be part of our herd? Please contact me at tessa@impalastudios.com for job opportunities or other questions!

Ferrie
Head of Product

My goal is to give our users the best apps to solve their day to day needs and make their lives just a little easier.
To offer the best quality Apps for free I focus on having the best monetization that funds the App development in the long run and keeps our business healthy.
When I can deliver the user experience with Rock Solid Monetization I’m doing a good job…  

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

Paul
Product Owner

I love working in software development! Where else are you surrounded by so many smart people? Where else are you paid to fiddle around with iPads? In all seriousness, though: working for Impala Studios means banding together with professionals from all fields, to create solutions for everyday problems, that people actually want to use.

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You can contact me by e-mail: paul@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.

Ben
System Administrator

In 2017 I moved from the idyllic landscapes of the Slovenian vineyard country to the hustle and bustle of the Randstad area. Spending time outside refills my batteries and reading a book along with a cup of tea sounds like the perfect evening.

I joined Impala in the role of a system administrator/backend developer. For anyone who is looking for an office filled with a great atmosphere and people that are just awesome to be around our herd is a top pick..

Susanna
Digital Marketing Specialist

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
Digital 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
Digital Marketer

Joined Impala Studios as a graduation marketing-intern. Now a full member of the marketing team.

This role focusses on pro-actively driving new opportunities within the technical and dynamic world of Mobile Applications. We’re continuously looking for a successful way to reach and serve our customers! Being able to use my creativity to market our products, and knowledge gained during my study and former jobs makes it an exciting opportunity to have my part in the marketing and businesses of Impala Studios.

Pim
Marketing Intern

Marketing Intern joined the Impala marketing team as a graduate student.
I am currently researching the possibilities of virality and word-of-mouth marketing for the Impala applications.

The main goal of my research is to make users enthusiastic to share content through the Impala Studios applications.

Gui
Marketing Designer

Put Design and Communication together, then you will find the intersection which my heart beats for.
At Impala we love to work to make life better for everyone. From research to the celebration, everything is created with love to generate love, and the responsibility to break the news to our dear users is a huge pleasure.

Pop the question, I will be very happy to hear from you: gui@impalastudios.com

Frans
Art Director

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

Megumi
Graphic Designer

I enjoy working with multicultural colleagues who have knowledge in many different areas, therefore, I work on a great variety of designs.

I am originally from Japan and moved to Europe in 2013.

In my work, I can make use of my experience with Front-End development, website design, and app design in both Japan and Europe, at Impala Studios they are open to initiatives and creative thinking.

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.

Jeroen
Quality Assurance Test 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.

Manu
Quality Assurance Test Engineer

I’m always trying to find ways to connect the work I do to my personal values. This is why quality is fundamental to my life. I joined Impala Studios as the QA Test Engineer at the beginning of 2019. While the company’s portfolio is getting bigger and bigger and existing applications are getting daily updates, it is vital that a clear testing strategy adapted to the company’s needs is established. This is how I aim to add value here at Impala Studios.

I also believe in naps, good food, good books, great friends and long talks among other things and I do my best to take it one day at a time.

Feel free to contact me by e-mail: manu@impalastudios.com

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.

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!

 

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. In 2017 I obtained my Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from 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!

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 (back then called Crunding) in February 2014 as an intern during my study in IT. After my internship I stayed and worked part-time as a member of the Android team.

After my graduation in February of 2016 I started working full-time within the Android team. During this time I worked on all of our Android apps including: Video Tube, Slots+, Weather+ and Flight+.

In June of 2016 I made the switch from Android to iOS and since them I've been working mainly on iOS apps and frameworks. Aside from that I also worked on several back-end services.

What I like about Impala Studios is that you get the creative freedom to experiment using new technologies.

Pepijn
Software Developer

When I was studying Interaction Technology I learned 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 learned about all applications of Usability, but Mobile Development has always intrigued me. I started my journey at Impala Studios as an intern and was very happy to hear they wanted me to stay as a Software Developer. Learning every day and getting new challenges is what makes it the best job I could have wished for.

Ramy
Software Developer

Italian with Syrian origins, my passion for programming made me move to the Netherlands, where I found a very open and multicultural environment. Here at Impala Studios, I develop iOS applications focusing on UI, but I also like to work on the backend.

Curious about my job? feel free to contact me by e-mail: ramy@impalastudios.com

Fernando
Software Developer

My passion for software development dates back to Graduation, and after a while working in Investment Banking in Brazil I decided to take a shot at it professionally here in the Netherlands.

It’s been a great period so far working at Impala, experiencing dynamic working days in a great environment! Learning something new every day and being able to contribute to several successful apps keeps me always motivated.

When I’m not coding I enjoy playing poker, watching tennis and creating my own apps. 

 

Ronnie
Software Developer Intern

"When I got an iPod Touch 2nd generation back in the days, I was amazed about the possibilities of apps.
That was the main reason I started to study information technology after I finished secondary school.

At the moment I'm in my last year of the study.
When the time came to start searching for an internship company to start the graduation project, I had no doubt to go to a place where they make native iOS apps.

That is how I came to Impala Studios."

Sabine
Facility Coordinator