About me
Hi, I'm Alex van Poppel, a Software Development student at Thomas More in Geel. I chose Applied Computer Science because I've always been curious about how technology works, not just using apps but understanding the systems that make them run. I’m particularly interested in AI and how it can transform various industries.
In the future, I aim for a stable career in tech, ideally in an international setting, focusing on software or data engineering in fields like education, AI, or sustainability.
In my free time, I enjoy:
- Solving real-world problems: scripting or building tools to improve my digital life.
- Experimenting with my NAS: learning about networking, storage, and system maintenance.
- Building custom PCs: assembling systems and improving my knowledge of hardware and performance tuning.
In the future, I aim for a stable career in tech, ideally in an international setting, focusing on software or data engineering in fields like education, AI, or sustainability.
Featured Project
IoT Security System
Python
CircuitPython
OrangePi
FreeCAD
IoT electronics
Linux
Presenting
An AI-powered turret that uses computer vision to aim and fire a watergun at intruders, with a smoke screen for close-range defense.
2024/07 - 2024/05
Courses taken
Web App Basics
complete
Learned the fundamentals of web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and basic backend principles. Built simple web applications and gained hands-on experience with client-server interactions and responsive design.
HTML
CSS
SCSS
JavaScript
PHP
SQL
Provil Institute Lommel
2022/09 - 2023/07
Software Modeling and Design
complete
Apply modeling techniques like UML to plan and document robust software architectures.
Prototyping
Requirements Analysis
UML
Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
2024/07 - 2025/01
Languages
Dutch
Level: Native
English
Level: C1
Portuguese
Level: Learning
Contact
I am always contactable via my contact information in the profile section. Or via filling in the form below.