Hi, I'm Jeroen Vennegoor op Nijhuis

Technical Consultant & Entrepreneur specializing in Model-based Design and Model-based Systems Engineering

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Jeroen Vennegoor op Nijhuis

About Me

I'm a passionate technical consultant and entrepreneur from the Netherlands, with expertise in Model-based Design (MBD) and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE). I love solving complex technical challenges and helping organizations implement innovative engineering solutions.

Location
The Netherlands
Education
MSc Mechanical Engineering - Mechatronics & Robotics
Company
Elan8
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Professional Experience

Current Role

I'm the founder and owner of Elan8, a technical consultancy company that specializes in Model-based Design (MBD) and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE). We help organizations implement cutting-edge engineering methodologies to improve their product development processes.

Expertise Areas

  • Model-based Design (MBD): Implementing simulation-driven design approaches
  • Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Systems engineering methodologies and tools
  • Technical Consultancy: Strategic guidance for engineering organizations
  • Robotics & Mechatronics: Specialized knowledge in automation and control systems

Education & Achievements

2004-2007
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of Twente (Enschede, the Netherlands)

Specialization in Mechatronics and Robotics

Key Projects & Achievements:

  • Graduation Project: Development of the PIRATE gas line inspection robot - presented at ICRA 2011 and IGRC2008
  • Solar Team Twente: Member of the 1st Solar Team Twente, designed and built a solar car for the World Solar Challenge in Australia (2005)
  • International Experience: Internship at IMI Indoor Climate in Shanghai, China
2001-2004
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

University of Twente (Enschede, the Netherlands)

Notable Achievements:

  • 1st Prize Engineering Contest: "De onsteelbare fiets" - Designed an innovative bicycle lock system
  • International Summerschool: University of Dortmund, Germany (2003) - Courses in chemical engineering, statistics, and logistics
  • Student Participant: 34th ISC symposium in St. Gallen, Switzerland (2004)

Project Highlights

PIRATE Gas Line Inspection Robot
PIRATE Robot
My graduation project - a gas line inspection robot presented at ICRA 2011
Internship in Shanghai
Shanghai Internship
International experience at IMI Indoor Climate in China

Interests & Hobbies

Technical Interests

  • Programming and software development
  • Robotics and automation
  • Electronics and embedded systems
  • Model-based engineering methodologies

Personal Interests

  • Playing guitar and music
  • International travel (Asia, Central America)
  • Cooking and culinary arts
  • Continuous learning and skill development