Experience

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  Vertical Velocity Ventures LTD.

  • Singapore

  • Founder

    • Jun 2022 - Present
    • Singapore

    We grow our partner companies via geographical expansion activities, transformation projects and venture building programs. Currently active in Singapore and Belgium, gateways to Asia and Europe.

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  von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

  • Brussels Area, Belgium

  • Chief Project Managment Officer (CPMO)

    • Apr 2018 - Jan 2022
    • Brussels Area, Belgium

    My tasks cover the development and implementation of the project management framework process, including project management methodologies, demand management, research contract management, resource management, and project delivery. Additionally, I create the short- and long-term roadmap for the Project Office, including how it relates to other organizations and governance forums within Von Karman, and supervise the management of all projects that flow through the Project Office. Key accomplishments include:• Rightsizing the R&D department to meet updated business objectives and maintain annual research project turnover of circa €10M.• Growing the department headcount from 35 to 55 engineers in under four years.• Serving as a key member of the Strategic Research Council, initiating yearly research roadmapping exercises to guarantee alignment with current research trends and best practices.

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  Belgian Process Solutions

  • Belgium

  • Founder/Managing Director

    • Oct 2016 - Jan 2022
    • Belgium

    Sold participation in January 22.

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  BrewSpot - Beer & Chocolate Corporate Events

  • Belgium

  • Founder/Managing Director

    • Oct 2016 - Jan 2022
    • Belgium

    Sold company mid 2023.

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  Thales Alenia Space

  • Leuven,Belgium

  • Head of commercial and programs (Leuven Site)

    • Jan 2014 - Nov 2016
    • Leuven,Belgium

    During this three-year period, I spearheaded the launch of the new PMO in Leuven, with oversight for strategic roadmapping, lobbying for funding, compliance, and recruitment. I then provided leadership and centralized management for the planning, development, and execution of technical projects to achieve critical strategic business objectives. Key accomplishments included:• Securing successful delivery of €10M annual project portfolio in strong collaboration with the TAS-B site of Charleroi• Building-out the original team, hiring 15+ new engineers over three years.• Supporting the local site implementation of HSE and security policies/protocols and securing the annual EN9100 certification through external audit coordination, with no major red flags identified.• Cultivating and nurturing strong relationships with Flanders business networks to further develop the company's core business activities.

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  QinetiQ Space

  • United Kingdom
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Business Development Manager

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

    Identification & development of new business ventures in line with the vision & strategic plan of the company.

  • Key Account Manager

    • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

    Key account management, business development, pre-sales project management

  • Project Manager

    • Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

    Project management of product development projects for space, mainly for the European Space Agency (ESA).

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  Altran Europe

  • France
  • Information Technology & Services
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Business Manager

    • Apr 2008 - Apr 2009

    Full responsibility of a business unit active in high-level engineering consultancy within the aerospace and electronic engineering sectors. This includes client relationship development, team management and project coordination activities.

  • Consultant

    • Mar 2006 - Mar 2008

    Participated on various projects for Thales Alenia Space ETCA (Charleroi, Belgium).-power supply design for EXPERT experimental re-entry vehicle-stepper motor supply and control board for satellite antenna positioning systems-power supply design (DC/DC converter) for GlobalStar2 telecommunication satellites-electrical architecture definition of new generation modules for future satellite power conditioning units

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  SABCA

  • Design Responsible

    • Sep 2004 - Mar 2006

    Electrical design and analysis of the thrust vector control system of the european VEGA launcher:-power electronics design-electrical worst case analysis-electronical schematic and PCB layout supervision

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  Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Montreal, Canada

  • Research assistant

    • Sep 2002 - Aug 2004

    Design of new toolbox for Matlab software of The Mathworks company. This toolbox allows simulation of power electronics for electrical motor control applications. It is currently on the market within the SimPowerSystems toolbox. My job consisted in design, validation, documentation and maintenance of the software within a team of power electronics and Matlab software experts.