Ruben Van Laerhoven
About Ruben Van Laerhoven
Ruben Van Laerhoven is a Presales Consultant and Product Specialist at Quadient, where he provides software demonstrations and creates project scopes for Quadient Impress software. He has a background in Applied Computer Science and has held various roles in IT and product management across Belgium and the Netherlands.
Work at Quadient
Ruben Van Laerhoven currently serves as a Presales Consultant and Product Specialist at Quadient, a position he has held since 2022 in Zaventem, Flanders, Belgium. In this role, he provides software demonstrations and creates project scoping for Quadient Impress software. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Product Specialist in Graphics at Quadient from 2019 to 2022 in Almere-City, Netherlands. His responsibilities included involvement in graphics internal product management, contributing to the development and support of Quadient's product offerings.
Education and Expertise
Ruben Van Laerhoven has a solid educational background in computer science and mathematics. He studied at Atheneum Irishof in Kalmthout, where he focused on General Secondary Education with an emphasis on Sciences and Mathematics from 2007 to 2009. He then attended Artesis Hogeschool Antwerpen, where he achieved a Professional Bachelor in Applied Computer Science from 2009 to 2012. This educational foundation supports his technical expertise in software and product management.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Quadient, Ruben Van Laerhoven accumulated diverse experience in the technology sector. He worked at New Business Communications from 2012 to 2019 as an ICT-expert, commercial assistant, and Roland DG technician, where he was responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of Roland Graphics devices. Additionally, he held summer positions at Solvay IT Services and BASF IT Services in 2010 and 2011, respectively, gaining valuable insights into IT operations. He also worked briefly as an assistant and order-picker at Funinvenst in 2009.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his roles, Ruben Van Laerhoven has developed a range of technical skills, particularly in the area of graphic technology. His responsibilities have included the installation, maintenance, and repair of Roland Graphics devices, which encompass Print&Cut and Print-only models. His experience in graphics internal product management at Quadient further highlights his expertise in managing product lifecycles and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective software solutions.