Highly accomplished Electromechanical Engineer with 3+ years of industrial experience in robotics dynamics, industrial electricity management, and R&D services, complemented by ongoing Ph.D. research. Specializing in designing and optimizing advanced automation systems, I leverage expertise in real-time control, computer vision, and data analytics to drive significant efficiency gains and innovation in industrial and academic settings.
Logistic Modelling Engineer - Employeneur
Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
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Summary
Provided specialized consultancy and entrepreneurship services to industrial clients, focusing on logistic modelling and advanced automation solutions.
Highlights
Delivered expert coaching and technical guidance to industrial clients in both remote and on-site settings.
Participated in advanced training, including the ROS Industrial Consortium in Odense, Denmark, to enhance expertise in robotic operating systems.
Acquired specialized knowledge in supply chain optimization for the metals industry, computer science, and Siemens PLC interfaces through targeted training courses.
Logistic Modelling Engineer
Gent, East Flanders, Belgium
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Summary
Led the mathematical modelling and optimization of heavy-load crane movements, significantly improving operational security and logistic efficiency for industrial production.
Highlights
Achieved logistic efficiency gains and energy cost reductions exceeding €100K annually through strategic modelling and system optimization.
Enhanced operational safety by improving security protocols for hall turnover and temporary out-of-bounds zones for Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Optimized bottleneck logistic planning operations, leading to significant efficiency gains across production processes.
Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies and cost-efficiency calculations for AGV transport systems, informing critical investment decisions.
Ph.D. Researcher (Grey-Box Modelling)
Zwijnaarde, East Flanders, Belgium
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Summary
Conducted advanced research in hybrid modelling for industrial machine control, focusing on cobot handling, human-in-the-loop feedback, and computer vision applications.
Highlights
Developed and applied hybrid modelling techniques for industrial machine control, leveraging Bayesian optimization to tune complex cost functions for cobot handling and human-in-the-loop feedback.
Established a state-of-the-art laboratory setup and hardware line, enabling future experiments in applied computer vision research.
Designed and implemented C/ROS-based experimental setups for stereo-vision and mono-vision systems, advancing object detection and pose estimation capabilities.
Analyzed operator behavior data to train adaptive control policies, utilizing Bayesian inference, k-Means clustering, and time-series warping algorithms for discrete and timed data.
Ingenieur automatisatie & motion control
Lievegem, East Flanders, Belgium
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Summary
Engineered automation and motion control solutions for industrial applications, leading full-stack web development and technical service tool creation.
Highlights
Awarded the IIoT Innovation Summit award by Schneider Electric for developing DiagViewer 3.0, a data web application with advanced text-search, graphical, and visual monitoring capabilities.
Led full-stack development of industrial monitoring applications using Node.js, C#, and Angular, collaborating with IT consultants through commissioning phases.
Drove significant efficiency gains for PLC technicians, reducing costs for machine development and startup tuning processes through specialized tool creation.
Developed a suite of essential tools for service technicians and integrators, including a scripting wrapper for PLC code generation and a Git-based source control tool for IEC61131-3 projects.
Performed advanced protocol debugging and engineering to optimize communication between diverse IoT devices, enhancing system reliability and performance.
Robotic Developer
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Summary
Developed and contributed to robotic projects using the Robot Operating System (ROS), enhancing robotic capabilities and applications.
Young Professional
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Engaged with the global IEEE community to foster professional development and networking within engineering fields.
Affiliation
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Summary
Affiliated with Flanders Make, contributing to research and innovation in advanced manufacturing and industry 4.0.
IoT Engineer
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Contributed to IoT engineering initiatives, supporting innovation and technological advancement within the VLAIO framework.
Student Club Member
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Actively participated in student club activities, fostering community and leadership skills.
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Doctor of Philosophy (1y contract)
Electromechanical Engineering
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Master of Science
Electromechanical Engineering - Control Engineering and Automation
Published by
D2Lab
Summary
Co-authored a publication detailing the setup for robot control and camera feedback systems, crucial for Industry 4.0 applications utilizing open-source software.
Published by
D2Lab, MIRO
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Authored a publication on the tuning and commissioning processes for robotic pusher-slider algorithms, contributing to advancements in robot control.
Issued By
Vlerick Business School
Issued By
Microsoft
Issued By
ABI
SCADA, IEC 61131-3, Codesys, OpenPLC, Industrial Automation, Motion Control, PLC Programming.
EcoStruxure, URCap, PacDrive, Arduino Uno, ROS (Robot Operating System), Cobot Handling, Robot Control, Robotics Dynamics.
RTMP, TCP, ModBus, HTTP, SSH, IoT Communication.
iOS16, Windows11, Ubuntu24.04, Fedora34, Real-time Linux Kernel.
ISA/IEC 62443.
Intel, OpenCV, Cognex, Stereo-vision, Mono-vision, Object Detection, Pose Estimation, 3D Imaging.
MySQL, Oracle, Lucene.
C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, Lua, MATLAB, Node.js, Angular.
Tensorflow, Bayesian Optimization, K-Means Clustering, Time-series Warping, Adaptive Control Policies, Neural Networks.
Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git-based Source Control.
MRP, Slam, Supply Chain Optimization, Logistic Modelling.
E-Plan Cloud, AutoCAD Electrical 25, SolidWorks2026, Inventor26, Revit2025.
Unity3D, IIoT, OT Developer, Technical Designer.
Resilience, Team Motivator, Active Listener, Leadership, Problem-solving, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning.
Physics, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Neural Networks, Robotics, Self-sustained Research.
C++ Development, BIM Engineering, AI Agent Development.
Energy Markets, Mining Markets, Global Industry.
Car Design.
Dynamics Design Lab (EELab), T+3292645704
Dynamics Design Lab (EELab), T+32476603831
Business Developer, TMC Science & Technology Zaventem, M+32468220805
D2Lab UGent.AI Flanders Make
Director Automotion N.V., T+32496169130
Former Direction Schneider Electric Belgium
Former Direction Schneider Electric Belgium
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Summary
Personal development and industrial research focused on integrating physics principles into machine learning models.
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Development of AI agents leveraging the Gemini API for real-time diagnostics and natural language interaction.
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Research and development project at UGent/Dynamics Design Lab integrating computer vision with a UR5 robot.
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Designed and implemented an Industry 4.0 robotic setup at UGent/EELab, utilizing the Julia programming language for advanced control.