Eddy Wissels
Opoeteren
Summary
+40 years of electronic/software applied in the fields of agriculture, mining, water treatment and ecology. Prime focus lays in overall system integration – (to make it work!!!) combining hardware and software, of which 20 years were spent in the military field (Mission Control & Intercept, Guidance systems, Digital terrain-mapping, video tracking). The last 21 years were spent on commercial projects in several domains with different responsibilities in multifunction positions.
To deliver exceptional value to customers through ground-breaking innovations and be a guide to newcomers to gain maturity in their professional skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design of architecture of their new product line
Gas Engine Technologies
- Define Integrated Development Environments for embedded development, with 'Github source control' and management.
Coordinator of graduates from 'Windesheim's Technische Hogeschool'
Gas Engine Technologies
- Using AI in different projects at Gas Engine Technologies.
Design, architecture, and code development of the valve analyses extension of the AAPB system
Gas Engine Technologies
- (C# - OpenGL - Big data, AI-based new algorithms)
Assisting with the Fogger sprayer on diagnostics software
Roam Technology
- (DSP32EP512MU810), Radio diagnostic and certification preparation on ESP8266, Radino ESP-WROOM-2U, PIC887, Stronglink SL031 RFID technology.
Assisting Syntra in Cobot related projects
Syntra Genk
Current
- Building up expertise in photogrammetry (image processing) for localization, route prediction and navigation using Python and C#.
Assisting Syntra in Cobot related projects
Syntra Genk
Current
- Developing real-time video-controlled navigation and positioning systems for UAVs, linked to self-learning algorithms combining with the latest AI technology.
Assisting Syntra in Cobot related projects
Syntra Genk
Current
- Building up expertise in controlling stepper motors and their drivers
- Specialist in advanced design and manufacturing of planetary gears.
Outsourced to DEIF at 'Advantis Business Park' in Aachen
DEIF
01.2013
- Responsible for the realization of the knocking, pressure, and ignition analysis system for gas engines under test at the Rolls-Royce factory in Ausburg (MTU) in Germany.
Outsourced to Dymo
Dymo
01.2012
- Driver development under Linux
- Bluetooth / WIFI communication under Linux
- Responsible for knowledge transfer of the SMX operating system from USA to Europe.
Outsourced to BOSCH Security in Eindhoven
BOSCH Security
01.2012
- Support software development
- Founder of sub-zero latency protocols for real-time video transmissions.
Outsourced to Option in Leuven
Option
01.2011
- Developing software using communication protocols such as GPRS/EDGE/HDUPA/LTE
- Video compression MP4, JPG in a Linux environment
- Responsible for the builds and server deployments.
Outsourced to Dexia HQ Brussels
Dexia
01.2011
- Assist in the migration of all Dexia applications to the new Citrix platform
- Responsible for all UAT tests, design, execution, and sign-off.
Docent
PXL (UHasselt)
03.2020 - Current
- Guiding students in acquiring knowledge of LoRa and LoRaWAN using Python.
Part of THOREAQ innovation team
THOREAQ
03.2020 - Current
- Consulting/design of the virtual human (hardware, software) in the THOREAQ project.
Docent
Syntra Genk
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Specialized in Advanced Python/Cobots/Robotics Technology/Fusion360 in advanced applications.
Outsourced to JABIL Circuit
Jabil
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Assistance in Unix – buildroot and DSW software.
Outsourced to Jabil Circuit Belgium NV as a software development engineer
Progressive Recruitment
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Design and architecture of diagnostics software (ITRON project)
- Backup as hardware engineer (Electronic Metering Project)
- Embedded production software for Siemens using extreme programming methods
- Bluetooth 5.2 implementation on Nordic hardware (IoT project).
Apply maintenance to COBOL-driven database
Commeto bv.
01.2010 - 01.2017
- With Visual COBOL on Visual Studio 2017.
Company founder
Wissels Automation
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Several projects were successfully implemented for a wide range of customers on embedded PIC and PC platforms
- Developed a port 80 HTTP Tunnelling project
- Video data streaming with integrating protocols such as TCP/IP and DHCP
- Developed a range of different protocol converters
- Developed a home automation project (c on PIC platform) making use of the SOA design methodology
- Applying URL/agile design methodology
- IPAQ application development.
Senior System Engineer
COMMETO
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Co-developer of the HOME server on an embedded Linux platform
- Integrated with DHCP, DNS and routing software to be able to execute data analysis
- OpenOffice was used as a standard to produce documentation, spreadsheets, and presentations.
Senior System Engineer
ASML
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Design/implementation and integration of virtual device drivers to replace all lower embedded systems
- This was critical to the future builds of the new generation of lithographic machines and formed a solid base for the inter-communication of all software modules.
Development of Embedded Protocol converter projects
01.2000 - 01.2001
- CNC machine conversion projects
- Outsourcing as Programmer/Analyst
- Development of test scenarios for the WIN/CE – front-end application at the PDAs to communicate with AS400 servers
- Integrated communication middleware on the PDA to communicate over GPRS with the client AS400.
Senior System Engineer
Mercedes
01.1998 - 01.2000
- C/C++, Video Surveillance/tracking
- Converting video filters to embedded systems
- Streaming audio/video on PC
- Integration Lesotho International airport (Lesotho)
- Digital video tracking system with Intergraph (FBI Washington).
Senior Development Engineer
H.A.M. Boels
01.1985 - 01.2000
- Development of diamond recovery machines
- At the end, we produced the most efficient sorters in the world
- (> 99.99 %)
- Using an in-house developed Intel multi-processing platform based on 8051, the software was written as a multitask OS
- In MIBA (Zaire) a world record was broken with this hardware
- (> 800.000 carats recovered in one month).
Experienced System Engineer
ALTECH Group
01.1980 - 01.2000
- Worked in the Altech Group, most of the time in the military division (ISIS).
Development of Human Resources SAP module
ALTECH Group
01.1983 - 01.1998
- Development of several real-time applications
- UML + RUP development
- Air-traffic control systems development and deployment
- Friend/foe identification systems
- Mission control and Intercept system
- Digital terrain mapping
- Development of Overberg Test Range (for missiles and satellite launches)
- Implementing Digital recorder systems at Johannesburg Airport
- Streaming audio, video, radar data, intercom, telephone traffic
- COBOL development on the IBM Mainframe and COBOL VAX/785.
Outsourced to Alcatel in 'Lannion – Perros Guirec'
TELTECH
01.1980 - 01.1983
- Part of the training program on the software builds for the public exchange networks supplied to South-Africa
- Responsible for all software in RSA and the integration of the local demands and requirements
- Responsible for all software deployment.
Education
MBA -
OpenBorderMBA at UHasselt, HEC Liège and FH Aachen
01.2020
Industrial Engineer Electronics -
Hasselt Belgium
01.1979
Skills
- Bluetooth 52 (Nordic Cordio stack) & IOT in Python
- AI & neural networks
- Video processing in Python and C#/C/C
- Development platforms (In circuit testers and debuggers) Visual Studio, GCC, Eclipse, Embed-OS, visual code, IAR IDE, microchip IDE, Atmel studio
- Databases (Oracle / Microsoft SQL server/ MySql)
- Computer languages (Visual COBOL, C – C - C# - VBNET, ASPNET, ECLIPSE, GCC, Assembler)
- CORTEX – M0, M3, M4, M7 platforms
- Kennis van SAE J1939 CAN protocol, OBD 2
- ST & Microchip Integrated Development Environment
- Intel & Arm architecture
- Embedded Linux & Windows
- High ability to notice group moods
- Capable of listening and absorbing other’s opinions
- Good communication skills
- Able to solve problems promptly
- Well-developed conceptual skills
- Ability to foresee problems in the future and guard against them by preparing alternative solutions in advance
- High technical skills
- MBA (OpenBorder) - UHasselt
- PLCQ (JABIL)
- Visual COBOL Micro Focus
- TMAP Microsoft (MSVS)
- ISTQB
- Home Automation’ Syntra (BE)
- Security: installation/concept/management Syntra (BE)
- UNIX/Linux (J2EE) Commeto (BE)
- Clean Room Certificate ASML (NL)
- Management Altech Group (RSA)
- C/C programming Altech Group (RSA)
- VB programming Altech Group (RSA)
- VMS system manager Altech Group (RSA)
- Object Oriented Design, OOPS Altech Group (RSA)
- COBOL IBM/DEC Altech Group (RSA)
- Basic Math
- Quality Assurance
Certification
- MBA (OpenBorder) - UHasselt
- PLCQ (JABIL)
- Visual COBOL Micro Focus
- TMAP Microsoft (MSVS)
- ISTQB
- Home Automation’ Syntra (BE)
- Security: installation/concept/management Syntra (BE)
- UNIX/Linux (J2EE) Commeto (BE)
- Clean Room Certificate ASML (NL)
- Management Altech Group (RSA)
- C/C++ programming Altech Group (RSA)
- VB programming Altech Group (RSA)
- VMS system manager Altech Group (RSA)
- Object Oriented Design, OOPS Altech Group (RSA)
- COBOL IBM/DEC Altech Group (RSA)
Accomplishments
- Designer of Virtual Human in the THOREAQ project at Thor Park in Genk
- Designer of APB for Rolls-Royce.
- Designer/integrator of Certificate Server for Gas Engine Technology.
- Integrator of Denel Overberg Test-Range.
- Integrator of drivers-license system of RSA.
- Integrator of first digital recorder at O.R. Tambo International Airport.
- Modernization of Lesotho International Airport.
- Modern radar concepts for mission control and intercepts.
- Recently applying photogrammetry in UAVs.
- Recently applying AI technology in Data Analysis and predictive maintenance in the agriculture sector.
- Guidance of students in the concepts for LoRa and LoRaWAN to talk to sensors in the field.
- Passing his experience on with passion to a new generation of engineers and solution solvers.
Mission
To gain customer unconditional trust through quality services, common-sense advice, and professional guidance. As a leader, always be responsible for the taken trail in leading the customer to its targets with a no-nonsense attitude in a sustainable way of life.
Strategy
Integrity, bravery and courage, kindness and compassion, justice, honesty, honors, loyalty, and self-control form the code of conduct in dealing with company founders, investors, managers, team leaders, and team members.
Domains And Responsibilities
- Education: Teaching Advance Python, Robotics, Fusion360, LoRaWAN (SyntraPXL – Genk/Hasselt).
- Energyville: Innovations in the building industry (Consulting by the THOREAQ project at Thor Park in Genk)
- IOT and AI using Python in multi-disciplinary environment.
- Design/Architecture and troubleshooting in Software/Hardware in multidisciplinair projects.
- Development/Integration/Testing & Prototyping.
- Assistance to QD, Supply chain, Production.
- Management Assistance &Consultancy.
- Customer relationship in Technologies.
- Bluetooth 5.2 in an IoT environment to handle sensors in the field of agriculture and water.
- Applying AI in the grow of plants and bio-culture.
- Assistance in product certification of EMC & EMI Cross-Cultural
- Knowledge of many languages and have lived in different continents to understand human differentiation.
- Have been part of multi-cultural teams located all over the world.
Leadership Background
During my professional life, I accepted tasks as team leader, technology lead, technical project lead, consultant to regional/national/international management and many more. Often, I ended up advising and assisting company founders and board of directors in a consultant role, or even as architect. Living my dream, I successfully finished the OpenBorderMBA program offered by UHasselt, HEC Liege, and HF Aachen (Q2 of 2020) to enrich my vision on businesses in Europe. Presently, I am ready to take on new challenges using innovative technology by making a difference.
Proficiency
- Hands-on experience with scopes, protocols, and data analyzers.
- Windows platform (front-end as well as back-end development)
- Radar / Air Traffic Control systems
- Usage of Windchill, SAP, MATLAB, Teamventory, Teamwork, and Jira
Functions
- Experienced System Engineer
- Experienced Software Developer
- Experienced Software Architect
- Technical Analyst
Personal Information
- Available: Short notice
- Marital Status: Married
- Nationality: Belgium
Communication
+32 471 89 04 02, wisselseddy@gmail.com
Languages
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Assisting Syntra in Cobot related projects
Syntra Genk
Current
Assisting Syntra in Cobot related projects
Syntra Genk
Current
Assisting Syntra in Cobot related projects
Syntra Genk
Current
Docent
Syntra Genk
01.2022 - 01.2023
Outsourced to JABIL Circuit
Jabil
06.2020 - 09.2020
Docent
PXL (UHasselt)
03.2020 - Current
Part of THOREAQ innovation team
THOREAQ
03.2020 - Current
Outsourced to Jabil Circuit Belgium NV as a software development engineer
Progressive Recruitment
10.2017 - 02.2020
Outsourced to DEIF at 'Advantis Business Park' in Aachen
DEIF
01.2013
Outsourced to Dymo
Dymo
01.2012
Outsourced to BOSCH Security in Eindhoven
BOSCH Security
01.2012
Outsourced to Option in Leuven
Option
01.2011
Outsourced to Dexia HQ Brussels
Dexia
01.2011
Apply maintenance to COBOL-driven database
Commeto bv.
01.2010 - 01.2017
Company founder
Wissels Automation
01.2004 - 01.2010
Senior System Engineer
COMMETO
01.2003 - 01.2004
Senior System Engineer
ASML
01.2001 - 01.2003
Development of Embedded Protocol converter projects
01.2000 - 01.2001
Senior System Engineer
Mercedes
01.1998 - 01.2000
Senior Development Engineer
H.A.M. Boels
01.1985 - 01.2000
Development of Human Resources SAP module
ALTECH Group
01.1983 - 01.1998
Experienced System Engineer
ALTECH Group
01.1980 - 01.2000
Outsourced to Alcatel in 'Lannion – Perros Guirec'
TELTECH
01.1980 - 01.1983
Design of architecture of their new product line
Gas Engine Technologies
Coordinator of graduates from 'Windesheim's Technische Hogeschool'
Gas Engine Technologies
Design, architecture, and code development of the valve analyses extension of the AAPB system
Gas Engine Technologies
Assisting with the Fogger sprayer on diagnostics software
Roam Technology
MBA -
OpenBorderMBA at UHasselt, HEC Liège and FH Aachen
Industrial Engineer Electronics -
Hasselt Belgium
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