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Darwyn Bruelemans

Darwyn Bruelemans

Project Officer Candidate
Etterbeek

Summary

Project coordinator with a background in computer science and experience managing cross-border IT projects and Erasmus+ KA2 initiatives. Skilled in aligning delivery with stakeholder needs and EU digital education priorities. Passionate about digitalisation and strengthening cooperation across European higher education.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Web Project Administrator

Erasmus Student Network AISBL
08.2023 - Current
  • Led the IT department of a pan-European education NGO, managing a diverse team of five staff, volunteer contributors, and an external subcontractor in a multicultural environment. Oversaw digital services used by 46 national organisations and their members, with responsibilities spanning planning, budgeting, stakeholder support, and Erasmus+ service alignment.
  • Coordinated or supported six Erasmus+ KA2 projects , taking the lead on DETAS and ASCOLA, and contributing to others such as Home2. Managed project timelines, stakeholder engagement, and EU-level reporting, with a focus on digital tools in higher education.
  • Contributed to ESN's digitalisation strategy , designing an integrated ecosystem based on stakeholder input, aligned with Erasmus Without Paper (EWP) standards and anticipating future integration via the Higher Education Interoperability Framework.
  • Facilitated sessions at EU-level events , including EAIE (Toulouse, Rotterdam), ACA's What's New in Brussels? (2025), and the ECCA Conference, sharing perspectives on digitalisation in higher education.
  • Represented ESN in key digital policy spaces , including the European Commission's DEAP review, ESC stakeholder forums, EWP technical workshops, the launch of the Interoperability Framework, and Council-level dialogues on digital education.
  • Led stakeholder workshops involving students, HEIs, and policymakers; gathered structured feedback to inform platform priorities and represent the network in external discussions. Contributed to event agendas and organising study visits, including one with EACEA and KU Leuven.

Software Engineering Consultant

RP One
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Contributed to the development and maintenance of enterprise car leasing software used by major clients, focusing on reliability and long-term maintainability.
  • Delivered technical improvements and resolved issues based on client feedback and business requirements.
  • Participated in sprint planning, code reviews, and cross-functional discussions in an Agile team.
  • Performed functional and integration testing to ensure product quality.
  • Trained in professional consulting skills, including client communication, project documentation, and time tracking.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Applied Informatics

VIVES
Kortrijk
04.2001 -

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

EU Project Coordination

Cross-Cultural Team Leadership

Public Speaking & Policy Representation

Workshop Design & Facilitation

Technical Literacy

Knowledge & Community Management

Digital Platform Strategy

Timeline

Web Project Administrator

Erasmus Student Network AISBL
08.2023 - Current

Software Engineering Consultant

RP One
09.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Applied Informatics

VIVES
04.2001 -
Darwyn BruelemansProject Officer Candidate