Introducing Adriaan Dekker, a dedicated computer science teacher from Pieter Zandt Scholengemeenschap (PZ) in the Netherlands. With a strong academic foundation in Technical Computer Science and Science Education, Adriaan has spent over a decade developing meaningful teaching materials and delivering innovative tech education to secondary school students.

As part of CipherEngine, Adriaan ensures that the project’s educational resources truly meet the needs of their audience. He leads the process of adapting, improving, and testing the materials with both students and teachers to foster meaningful engagement and real-world relevance.

Why does CipherEngine matter to him?

“In a world shaped by digital systems, understanding cybersecurity is a must-have skill. Helping students build digital literacy from an early age is critical—and projects like CipherEngine make it possible.”

When he’s not shaping minds, Adriaan enjoys cycling, coding, playing the cello, and strategizing over board games with his kids.