Stefan de Jager

Software Engineer at BBD

Stefan holds a degree in computer engineering and works as a software engineer, where he combines his love for technology with a passion for personal growth.

His talks are designed to inspire and educate by making complex concepts both accessible and practical. With a deep enthusiasm for public speaking, he enjoys exploring how systems engineering principles can be applied to enhance everyday life.

And for a bit of fun—Harry Styles is his favorite member of One Direction!

Breaking down complexity: How I built a handwriting robot

This talk explores the importance of simplifying complex technology for end users, showing how modern tech components can create sophisticated systems. Using my journey of building a handwriting robot, its struggles and triumphs, I show how complex solutions can consist of simple implementations.

Johannesburg

13:45 SAST | 17:15 IST | 12:45 BST

45 min

Cinema 4

Robotics, Handwriting Robot