Alex van Poppel
Software Development Student

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 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

Programming Basics Development

complete

Gained a strong foundation in programming concepts such as variables, loops, functions, and data structures. Focused on writing clean, logical code and solving problems using languages like Python and Java.

Python

Provil Institute Lommel

2022/09 - 2023/07

Security Essentials

complete

Introduction to cybersecurity principles, threats, and defensive strategies to protect digital assets.

CyberSecurity concepts
CyberSecurity Laws

Thomas More University of Applied Sciences

2024/01 - 2024/07

Languages

Dutch Level: Native
English Level: C1
Portuguese Level: Learning

Contact

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