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Govert Muyldermans
Leermarkt 41, Mob. : +32 474 838365
2800 Mechelen E-Mail : govert.muyldermans@gmail.com
https://be.linkedin.com/in/govertmuyldermans
MOTIVATION
EDUCATION - As a Master in Industrial Design, graduated at the Antwerp University, I work to improve and make-
better products. I see myself a generalist; a polyvalent professional, trained to review and combine various
disciplines, with respect for engineering, customer perception, ergonomics, presentation, project planning etc.
Design thinking is my lead to understand the situations and applications; the ”what and how” to make a successful
product, process or solution.
EXPERIENCE - I was able to do this at bus-builder Van Hool (product designer), Public Transport association UITP
(analyst) and more recently at Air Filtration specialist Donaldson Europe (field/application and project engineer); in
the Middle East and Belgium. In all jobs I give attention to efficiency and effectivity of processes, and redesign to
improve where applicable, to contribute to successful projects.
INDUSTRY - Following this career in an international environment, I am growing further towards social and
environmental responsibility. I look for a job which allows me to apply my technical and interpersonal knowledge,
my experiences and expertise, to contribute to the future, positive and efficient.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Opticom
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newopportunity
May 2015 - current
NOTICE PERIOD. AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT.
November 2014 – April 2015
Donaldson Europe BVBA, Leuven - http://www.emea.donaldson.com/en/gasturbine/index.html
PROJECT ENGINEER GAS TURBINE SOLUTIONS (LEUVEN)
Tools: Sharepoint, Word, Visio, Excel, Project, Powerpoint, (passive) Solidworks
 General Project planning
o Kick off meeting, informing respective parties
o Structural and pro-active thinking
 Study and Implementation of specifications
 Discussion with drafting team, to set out concept design
 Approval and Release of drawings to the production team
 Creation of customer deliverables, where applicable
 Consulting of experts, internal and external, to ensure correct solutions
 Customer contacts
o Verification of specs
o briefing on project progress
 workshops and warehouse visits (inspections)

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May 2011 – October 2014
Donaldson Europe BVBA, Dubai (UAE) - http://www.emea.donaldson.com/en/gasturbine/index.html
Donaldson Company, with EMEA headquarters in Belgium, is a market leader in filtration technology, with a global turnover of 3
billion dollar. The diversified industrial group offers solutions to all filtration needs; Automotive, HVAC, Food Industry, IT, and others.
The ‘GTS’ Gas Turbine Solutions department offers customers worldwide clean inlet air for power and utility plant applications, with
goal of minimal shutdown and maximal output per fuel consumption (i.e. by air-cooling).
APPLICATION ENGINEER / FIELD ENGINEER GAS TURBINE SOLUTIONS MIDDLE EAST AFTERMARKET (DUBAI)
Tools: Sharepoint, Word, Visio, Excel, Powerpoint
 Technical support, incl. site visits to customers in Middle East. First customer contact in the field.
 Customer and site-visits (UAE, Oman, KSA, Pakistan, Iraq, Qatar, Egypt)
o Quotation visits: documenting the needs
o Problem solving of Donaldson installations; define rectifications/improvements/opportunities, where applicable
o Study filter-house performance; impact of direct environment on lifetime
o Supervision on general maintenance and filter installation
 Retrofit calculations: from small improvements to full installations (implementation of company tools)
 Support to customers: feedback on technical requests
 Technical support of the sales
 Mapping of customers and installations in the Middle East market
 Reporting to EMEA headquarters on site findings
October 2009 – April 2011
Van Hool NV, Lier (Belgium) - www.vanhool.be
Van Hool bus and trailer manufacturer is an internationally known producer of busses, coaches and trailers. It supplies (B2B) to
customers worldwide with important markets in Europe, USA and North Africa
PRODUCT DESIGNER AT THE PROTOTYPE-DEPARTMENT (R&D) (BELGIUM)
Tools: ProEngineer, AutoCad 2D, Paint Pro, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
 Assist in concept design of vehicles for new markets by implementation of renewed European legislations
 Board-presentations (creation and presentation) of new projects.
 Exquicity (www.exquicity.be)
o Main concept design-support (settings of dimensions; by weight-calculation, axle balance and maneuverability)
o Direct support of Sales Engineer for the ‘Mettis’ project
o Assist in preparation of the Dubai global premiere
May 2009 – September 2009 (fixed term contract)
UITP, Brussels (Belgium) - www.uitp.org
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) is the international network for public transport authorities and operators,
policy decision makers, scientific institutes and the public transport supply and service industry.
SYSTEM ENGINEER AT THE EUROPEAN FUNDED EBSF-PROJECT (BELGIUM) (www.ebsf.eu)
Tools: Word, Excel, Powerpoint
 Analyses of the customer data (interviews)
 Direct B2B customer contacts for follow up on open points/requests
 Grouping of the information, analyses and reporting
February 2001 – April 2009
Van Hool NV, Lier (Belgium) - www.vanhool.com
Van Hool bus and trailer manufacturer is an internationally known producer of busses, coaches and trailers. It supplies custom made
products, both on foreign and in-house designed chassis, to B2B customers worldwide (Europe, USA and North Africa).
PRODUCT DESIGNER / TEAM LEADER AT THE PROTOTYPE-DEPARTMENT (R&D) (BELGIUM)
Tools: ProEngineer, AutoCad 2D, Paint Pro, Word, Excel, Powerpoint
 Concept design of the modular city-bus (2001 -2005) – project owner
o Development acc. specs: flexibility in client-expectations meets standardization in production.
o Implementation of new EU-regulations concerning customer-specifications
o 3D-design studies, and 2D execution drawings (incl. BOM).
o Presentation and reporting to board.
 Mechanical design (2005 -2009)
o Development of new models (new components in existing products), with CAD development and 3D testing.

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 International market research (2003 -2007) - project owner
o Development of a vision on the international market.
o Study of competition from Asia (various sources)
o Site visits and discussion on opportunities. Reporting.
 Assist in design (‘looks’) of coaches (2007-2009)
o 3D modelling (scale 1/1) in the workshops
o Contact with/visits to suppliers (i.e. windows) to discuss feasibility of new applications.
o Study on weight savings (new materials and lighter but rigid designs)
September 2000 – December 2000
Opticom International research AB, Stockholm (Sweden) www.opticom.se
Opticom International Research is a global market research and consulting firm. Main area of business are Medical & Healthcare,
Pulp & Paper, Industry & Services and IT & Telecom.
MARKET RESEARCH, EXECUTIVE
Tools: Word, Excel.
 Telephonic consultant: B2B market research.
 Grouping of data.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
September 1994 – June 1999
Masters in Industrial Design
Institute: Hogeschool Antwerpen (Antwerp, Belgium)
Subject: Methodology in design, general and industrial economy, ergonomics, study on materials, consumer behaviour and research,
quality management, sociology and more.
Expertise: Pro-Engineer, Ms Office, Photoshop, 3D Studio, and other.
July 1993 – August 1994
Volunteer jobs: Housing refurbishment project in South France, nature area reservation
various jobs in regular industry (factories)
September 1992 – June 1993
Study to become teacher in mathematics, physics and biology – not passed.
September 1986 – June 1992
Secondary school, mayor Latin-Mathematics
Institute: Hagelstein-college (St. Katelijne Waver, Belgium)
Subject: Latin, Mathematics, English, French and Sciences
Other
 Courses
o Car-mechanics: understanding and actual (workshop) rectifications (2002 – 2004)
o Leadership-training (2001)
o Swedish for immigrants (2000 – 2001)
o Finnish for Foreigners (1998 – 2000)
 General activities
o Leader in youth-movement for 6 to 16-year olds (1992-1999)
o Trainer at krachtbal-club (incl. first aid)
o Musician in Orchestra, with public performances (1988 – 1992)
o Sports club: board member. General policy and organization of extra-curricular activities
o Guide at youth organization in South France (6 weeks)
PERSONALIA
Nationality: Belgian
Born: December 18th, 1974
Married, two children
Leisure: sports (running, team-sports), family, >10 yrs. in youth movement, as member and guide, lived in Finland, Sweden, UAE & Belgium.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Dutch (native), English, French (good), Finnish, Swedish (basics)