Optimulate is a boutique consultancy and software/algorithm development company, specialized in smart energy and electric mobility.• Smart Energy Systems consultant on various master planning and digital transformation projects, including: o Developed a quantified energy transition vision for carbon neutrality for Delhi International Airport, India which integrates demand reduction, renewables, storage, conversion and distribution. o Delivered a smart energy concept for Neom Airport, Saudi Arabia consisting of nested microgrids coordinated by predictive transactive energy.• Business development for IES on digital-twin-based energy conservation (retro-commissioning and retrofitting) in commercial buildings under an Energy-as-a-Service plan.• Various software/algorithm MVP assignments for start-ups.• Co-author of Singapore’s national standard on EV charging.

MO Batteries develops a brand-agnostic smart charging and fleet management platform for electric motorbikes in South East Asia. Initially targetted to corporate fleets, it designs and operates the most resource-efficient solution for every fleet, combining battery swapping and public/private plug-in charging.As CTO, I developed a full roadmap to solve the challenge of charging 250 million electric motorcycles of any brand, in absence of industry battery/charging standardization.I've built the entire MVP and successfully tested it on 8 fleets of renowned clients, across 3 countries.• Algorithms and web-based simulation/optimization platform for automatically optimizes design & operation of a battery swapping, charging and redistribution dispatch network.• Electronics & firmware of the MOderator: LTE-connected device connecting chargers to batteries, allowing real-time monitoring & remote/automated control.• Back-ends and APIs for IoT telemetry ingress, fleet management and user management.• Leading design and implementation of the fleet management portal front-end (off-shore developers) and prototyping of swap stations (teams of up to 8 interns).Technologies: Python, FastAPI, Flask, Postgresql, React, Azure, C++, FreeRTOS, I2C, SPI, CAN, Fusion360, Circuit design, microcontrollers, PCB design, 3D printing.

Collaborating with IES to decarbonize the built environment. Setting up demonstrations, pilots and projects using IES's suite of leading simulation software and building analytics, to identify and materialize significant energy savings in buildings across the region.

Advising on the transition to smart energy systems for large international airports, covering visioning, masterplannings and writing of tender specifications. Topics covered include an integrated approach to energy conservation, smart microgrids, demand response, solar PV, real-time energy markets, grid ancillary services, energy storage and smart charging of electric vehicles.

Researcher, System Integrator and assisting Business Developer in TNO's newest international branch office. Focus on Urban Solutions, e.g.:- Electric mobility- Video analytics for surveillance and healthcare- Building Information Modelling- Smart and sustainable mobility- City Planning

Lead scientist & inventor:- Real-time 3D Indoor Climate Monitoring and Control (application to data centers)- 2 patent applications on sensor fusion and control with 3D CFD (real-time applications)Lead scientist & system architect Smart Energy Systems (focus on thermal networks):- Architect and main developer of simulation software CHESS (Controlled Hybrid Energy Systems Simulator)- Co-developer of the Multi Commodity Matcher: a multi-agent smart grid control system across the thermal and electricity domainsDiverse research projects aimed at distributed modeling and control, like:- Micro-climate control in greenhouses and open offices- Smart grids- Traffic managementChairman of Young TNO.

Working in applied science on diverse projects.Expertise includes:- Active noise and vibration control with virtual sensors- Distributed, non-linear model predictive control- Distributed, non-linear multivariable optimization- Micro climate modellingTreasurer of Jong TNO

Graduation work "Active Control of Snoring Noise" has been granted 9 out of 10 points and has resulted in a patent application.

To continue the internship research, a paid position was offered for up to 2 years. Because of other compulsory educational activities, the internship has been prolonged by only 2 months.