Experience

PHIX Photonics Assembly

• Netherlands
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO & co-founder

  • Feb 2018 - Present

  PHIX aims to become world leader in packaging and assembly of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) by supplying PIC based components and modules in scalable production volumes for OEM customers or system integrators. We have a strong engineering team to help our customers with product design to adapt it for high volume manufacturing. PHIX aims to become world leader in packaging and assembly of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) by supplying PIC based components and modules in scalable production volumes for OEM customers or system integrators. We have a strong engineering team to help our customers with product design to adapt it for high volume manufacturing.



LioniX International

• Netherlands
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COO

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

  LioniX International B.V. (www.lionix-int.com) is a leading global provider of customized microsystem solutions, in particular integrated photonics-based, in scalable production volumes. We provide cus-tomized solutions for OEM’s and System Integrators, from design to device, by vertical integration in scalable production volumes and maintaining technology leadership secured by strong IP position. As LioniX International we focus on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) enabled modules based on our proprietary waveguide technology (TriPleX™), in addition to our other core competences micro-fluidics, opto-fluidics and MEMS. As vertically integrated company we deliver a complete solution to our OEM customers: from initial design through volume manufacturing of products. Show less



XiO Photonics

• Netherlands
• Nanotechnology
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2017

  XiO Photonics is an innovative company with strong competence in integrated optical products for visible light applications. We have developed products to make laser technology more user-friendly. Our product portfolio addresses visible light applications in the biophotonics and life science. XiO Photonics was acquired by LioniX International (together with LioniX b.v. and SatraX b.v.) and since January 2017 all activities of the three companies have been integrated in LioniX International. XiO Photonics is an innovative company with strong competence in integrated optical products for visible light applications. We have developed products to make laser technology more user-friendly. Our product portfolio addresses visible light applications in the biophotonics and life science. XiO Photonics was acquired by LioniX International (together with LioniX b.v. and SatraX b.v.) and since January 2017 all activities of the three companies have been integrated in LioniX International.



Power-Packer Europa B.V.

• India
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

• EMEA Engineering Leader -- ad interim

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Ad interim engineering director of the Power-Packer organization in Europe (~45 people). Power-Packer is a key name in the world of Motion Control. Power-Packer has been offering solutions for cars, trucks and the medical markets for more than 30 years. Power-Packer is the market leader for drive systems of convertible roof tops and truck cab-tilt systems. The ever-growing knowledge of hydraulics also results into applications for other markets such as: recreational vehicles, marine, off-highway, hospital beds, stretchers and scanner tables. Show less



Sensata Technologies

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Business Integration

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2013

  Business due diligence of acquisition target SensorNite nv (Belgium, Bulgaria, 1300 people). Market position, technology, cost structure, investment business case. Integration of business and organization in Sensata after acquisition in August 2011. Redefining product roadmap strategy to enable further growth and maintain leadership position. Transitioning Belgium business center into engineering center of expertise.

• Director of Operations

  • Dec 2008 - Feb 2011

  Production process development, product change management (design changes, process changes, cost reductions), operational project management (line moves, solving quality issues, capacity expansions) and financial performance product lines.

• Business Manager Vision Sensors

  • Oct 2006 - Nov 2008

  Product development and marketing of an intelligent camera system for automotive applications (R&D budget, business case, strategic supply chain). Business due diligence of acquisition target SMaL Camera Inc. (~30 people) and subsequent integration of SMaL Camera Inc. in Sensata USA organization. Definition and market verification of product portfolio strategy.

• Design Engineering Manager

  • Feb 2004 - Oct 2006

  Product development and launch of automotive gas- and airflow sensors and industrial pressure sensors.



HortiMax b.v.

• R&D Manager

  • Mar 1998 - Nov 2003

  Product development in the area of measurement and control systems, electronics, embedded software, PC software, hydraulics and sensor technology. Product development in the area of measurement and control systems, electronics, embedded software, PC software, hydraulics and sensor technology.



Texas Instruments / Sensata Technologies

• Design Engineering GroupLeader

  • Feb 1996 - Mar 1998

  Leading a team of ~15 sensor design engineers. Supporting marketing in new business closures with technical presentations and technical customer negotiations at all European car OEM’s and system houses. Member of global design-team which coordinated the activities of the three design teams in the US, Europe and Japan and determined the strategic direction.

• Design Engineer Automotive Sensors

  • Oct 1994 - Feb 1996

  Communication with customers concerning product specification and project progress. Design of the product according the product specifications. Validation of the design as well as the production process. Supporting production department with series production.