Description

Process automation engineer turned Microsoft Power Platform specialist.

I've spent 6+ years automating complex technical processes in

laboratory and B2B environments. Now I apply that same systems

thinking to build Power Platform solutions that actually work

in production — not just in demos.

I speak your business language, not just tech jargon.

Microsoft Certified: AB-410 (Build Intelligent Applications)

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Dutch
Conversational
Spanish
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Ghent (up to 50km)

MGI
Automation Technical Lead
BIOTECH
April 2023 - Today (3 years and 2 months)
Berlin, Germany
- Technical Lead for automation workflows across Europe for genomics and molecular biology labs.
- Designed and deployed > 12 projects related to molecular biology workflows on MGI platforms.
- Developed scripts, liquid classes, and robot configurations; executed FAT/SAT and validations.
- Acted as technical liaison between customers, sales, distributors, and R&D.
- Developed fully solid phase extractor by integrating liquid handler, BMG and Positive pressure system for oligonucleotide chemical purification using Glenn Pak columns.
- Led global training programs (operator → developer level) for FAS teams and partners.
- Directed third-party reagent and platform integration projects.
- Produced URDs, PSDs, and complete technical documentation packages.
- Recognized as EU expert for Smart-8 and NEX platforms; contributor to product feedback cycles.
n8n NGS Bioinformatics Robotics Power Automate
BASF
Laborant
BIOTECH
September 2021 - March 2023 (1 year and 6 months)
Ghent, OV, Belgium
- Supported molecular breeding programs for wheat using NGS and automation.
- Automated high-throughput GBS and Amplicon Sequencing workflows on Tecan Fluent.
- Programmed cherry-picking and normalization workflows, reducing labor by ~80%.
- Integrated Tapestation QC, BlueCatBio magnetic bead systems, and sequencing pipelines.
- Performed library prep, PCR, magnetic bead purification, and QC (Bioanalyzer, Qubit).
- Conducted NGS data analysis (GBS and AS pipelines, contamination QC, variant analysis).
- Designed amplicon panels and primers using bioinformatics tools.
- Developed VBA tools for workflow automation and script generation.
NGS robotics
Poulpharm
Laboratory technician
BIOTECH
April 2020 - September 2021 (1 year and 5 months)
Izegem, WV, Belgium
- Performed bacteriological and molecular diagnostics for animal health.
- Executed RT-PCR/qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, and pathogen detection workflows.
- Developed and implemented COVID-19 PCR testing platform during 2020 outbreak.
- Designed protocols, lab workflows, deviation handling, and crisis management plans.
- Automated sample traceability and extraction using VBA and CyBio Felix robot.
- Conducted virology testing (IBV, Newcastle disease, Salmonella, Eimeria spp.).
- Validated LAMP and high-resolution Salmonella typing methods.
- Trained lab technicians on new molecular workflows and platforms.
Molecular Biology Biotechnology Laboratorium robotics Needs analysis