About Me

ENGINEER • MAKER • STUDENT

Alexander Van den Putte

Driven to Solve, Motivated to Climb.

I am an ambitious and mentally strong Industrial Engineering student with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. My goal isn't just to get a job; it's to build a career in a challenging environment where I can make a tangible impact.

I thrive on complexity and am driven to master new skills. I believe that with dedication, I can learn anything required to succeed. I am ready to work hard for the right opportunity and grow with a team that values reliability and innovation.


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Technical Arsenal

Design & CAD

Autodesk Inventor CAD/CAM/CAE Industrial Design

Programming & Analysis

Python MATLAB Simulink FEA (Abaqus) AI & CNN

Engineering

Electromechanics Control Systems TIA Portal Digital Twin Project Management
Education
2025 - 2026

Master of Science in Industrial Engineering

KU Leuven (Ghent)

Specialization: Electromechanics, Design & Management.
Focus on flexible production systems and modular robotics.

Thesis: A modular and compact conveyor system.
The design of a modular conveyor with fast change- and setup times.

2021 - 2025

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

KU Leuven (Geel)

Key Achievement: Award-Winning Bachelor's Thesis.
"Biomechanical Ornithopter": Design and prototyping of a robotic bird.

Honors & Awards
2025

Winner - Pitch je STEM-project

KU Leuven Campus Geel
Awarded for the best presentation and project pitch for the "Biomechanical Ornithopter" bachelor's thesis. Recognized for innovation and technical communication.
Experience
2025 - Present

Volunteer & Workshop Host

De Maakplek (Westerlo)
Volunteering in a public makerspace. I assist users with technologies like 3D printing, lasercutters, and Cricut, and I help develop and run workshops for the community to foster technical creativity.
Summers 2021 - 2025

Student Production Operator

Smurfit Westrock, Estée Lauder, Keune&Nagel, DAF Trucks
Held sequential summer jobs in production environments to gain practical insight into company operations, machine processes, and industrial logistics.

Roles:
  • Smurfit Westrock (2025)
  • Estée Lauder (2024)
  • Keune&Nagel (2023)
  • DAF Trucks (2021, 2022)
Personal Interests

When I'm not focused on engineering, I'm driven by a constant desire to learn and improve. I'm an avid reader of psychology and self-improvement books and enjoy challenging my mind with tactical games like Chess and Valorant.

Technical Hiking

I love going out to challenge myself on long, technical trails. It builds endurance and clears the mind for new ideas.

Bass Guitar

Musician in the 'Offbeat' coverband. Playing bass requires rhythm, precision, and listening to the team. Just like engineering!

Makerspace

Since 2015, I've been prototyping with 3D printers. I love turning abstract concepts into physical reality.

Languages
Dutch Native
English Full Professional
French Limited Working
German Elementary
Arabic Elementary Duolingo 23 (Nov 2025)

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