Master's Research Focus
"Optimization of electrical household load profiles with dynamic pricing"
My thesis explores approaches to energy optimization, focusing on how smart household devices can intelligently adjust their energy consumption based on dynamic electricity pricing. This research contributes to making our energy grid more efficient and sustainable while reducing costs for consumers.
Smart Grid TechnologyEnergy OptimizationDynamic PricingSustainability
đ Education & Research
2023 - June 2025
Master's in Industrial Engineering: ICT-EL
2023 - June 2025
KU Leuven
- Specialization: ICT and Electronics, Smart Applications
- Master's Thesis: "Optimizing electrical household load profiles with dynamic pricing" - Research into smart energy management systems and sustainable consumption patterns
- Relevant courses: Optimization Techniques, Algorithms, Secure Software & Hacking, Artificial Intelligence
Master's in Industrial Engineering: ICT-EL
KU Leuven
- Specialization: ICT and Electronics, Smart Applications
- Master's Thesis: "Optimizing electrical household load profiles with dynamic pricing" - Research into smart energy management systems and sustainable consumption patterns
- Relevant courses: Optimization Techniques, Algorithms, Secure Software & Hacking, Artificial Intelligence
2021 - 2023
Bridging Program Industrial Engineering: ICT-EL
2021 - 2023
KU Leuven
- Preparatory program for Master's in Industrial Engineering
- Bridge between professional bachelor's and master's level studies
- Focus on engineering fundamentals and advanced technical concepts
Bridging Program Industrial Engineering: ICT-EL
KU Leuven
- Preparatory program for Master's in Industrial Engineering
- Bridge between professional bachelor's and master's level studies
- Focus on engineering fundamentals and advanced technical concepts
2018 - 2021
Professional Bachelor's in ICT-WEB
2018 - 2021
Odisee Gent
- Focus: Web development and software engineering
- Bachelor's Thesis: "Continuous Integration/Deployment"
- Core courses: Software Engineering, Databases, Web Development, Networking (Cisco CCNA)
- Comprehensive foundation in modern web technologies and development practices
Professional Bachelor's in ICT-WEB
Odisee Gent
- Focus: Web development and software engineering
- Bachelor's Thesis: "Continuous Integration/Deployment"
- Core courses: Software Engineering, Databases, Web Development, Networking (Cisco CCNA)
- Comprehensive foundation in modern web technologies and development practices
2012 - 2018
Secondary Education: Electricity-Electronics
2012 - 2018
PTI Zottegem
- Technical secondary education with focus on electrical engineering and electronics
- Solid foundation in electrical systems, circuit design, and electronic components
- Practical hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems
Secondary Education: Electricity-Electronics
PTI Zottegem
- Technical secondary education with focus on electrical engineering and electronics
- Solid foundation in electrical systems, circuit design, and electronic components
- Practical hands-on experience with industrial electrical systems
đ¯ Technical Expertise
⥠Energy Systems & Optimization
- Smart Grid Technology & Load Balancing
- Dynamic Pricing Algorithms
- Energy Consumption Optimization
đģ Software Development
- Python, Java, C#, C, Rust, CUDA
- React, Vue, Laravel, JavaScript
- MySQL, Firebase, REST APIs
- Optimization Algorithms & AI
đ ī¸ Technical Tools & Methods
- Git, GitHub, Agile/Scrum
- UI/UX Design with Figma
- Data Analysis & Modeling
- System Architecture Design
đŧ Internships & Work Experience
2021
đģ Web Development Internship - WebAtvantage
2021
- Development of web applications and websites
- Professional development environment experience
- Worked with modern web technologies and frameworks
đģ Web Development Internship - WebAtvantage
- Development of web applications and websites
- Professional development environment experience
- Worked with modern web technologies and frameworks
đââī¸ Lifeguard Student Job
Provincial Domain De Gavers (2017 - 2025)
City Swimming Pool Zottegem (2019 - 2022)
- Lifeguard during holidays and weekends
- Responsible for pool safety and supervision
- First aid and CPR certified
đââī¸ Lifeguard Student Job
Provincial Domain De Gavers (2017 - 2025)
City Swimming Pool Zottegem (2019 - 2022)
- Lifeguard during holidays and weekends
- Responsible for pool safety and supervision
- First aid and CPR certified
2018
đ§ Electronics Internship - Cmac Ronse
2018
- Experience with industrial electronics
- Maintenance and troubleshooting assistance
- Exposure to industrial automation systems
đ§ Electronics Internship - Cmac Ronse
- Experience with industrial electronics
- Maintenance and troubleshooting assistance
- Exposure to industrial automation systems
đ¤ Volunteering & Involvement
2024 - Present
đī¸ Board Member - FARAO VZW
2024 - Present
- Focus on digitalization and modernization
- Development of registration platform with real-time capacity management
- Strategic planning for digital transformation
đī¸ Board Member - FARAO VZW
- Focus on digitalization and modernization
- Development of registration platform with real-time capacity management
- Strategic planning for digital transformation
đââī¸ Swimming Coach
FARAO VZW (2019 - Present)
Nautilus Geraardsbergen VZW (2016 - 2021)
- Training swimmers of all ages and skill levels
- Building confidence and promoting water safety
đââī¸ Swimming Coach
FARAO VZW (2019 - Present)
Nautilus Geraardsbergen VZW (2016 - 2021)
- Training swimmers of all ages and skill levels
- Building confidence and promoting water safety
âšī¸ Language Skills & Additional Information
đ Languages
- đŗđą Dutch (Native)
- đŦđ§ English (Advanced)
- đĢđˇ French (Intermediate)
đ Driver's Licenses
- đ B (car)
- đ G (agricultural vehicles)
đ Certifications
- 𩹠First Aid & CPR Certified
- đââī¸ Swimming Instructor License