Kasper Heyndrickx
About Kasper Heyndrickx
Kasper Heyndrickx is a Software Engineer III at TomTom in Ghent, Belgium, with a background in civil engineering and Chinese language studies.
Current Role at TomTom
Kasper Heyndrickx holds the position of Software Engineer III at TomTom since 2022. Based in Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium, he works on software development projects within the company. With a focus on creating innovative software solutions, his role involves various engineering tasks that enhance TomTom's product offerings. His contributions align with TomTom's mission to deliver leading navigation technology and location-based services.
Previous Role at TomTom
Before his current role, Kasper Heyndrickx served as a Software Engineer II at TomTom from 2021 to 2022, for a duration of one year. During this period, he was also based in Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium. His responsibilities included working on software development projects that support TomTom's wide array of technological applications. This experience allowed him to advance his skills and knowledge, leading to his current position within the company.
R&D Software Engineer at Ucamco NV
Kasper Heyndrickx worked at Ucamco NV as an R&D Software Engineer from 2017 to 2021, for a total of four years. Located in the Gent Area, Belgium, he was involved in research and development activities, focusing on software engineering innovations. His role contributed to the company's technological advancements, emphasizing enhancement in software development methodologies and tools.
Educational Background
Kasper Heyndrickx earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Civil Engineering Technology from Universiteit Gent, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Subsequently, he pursued Chinese Language and Literature at Soochow University (China) from 2016 to 2017. This diverse educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and language skills that complement his technical expertise in software development.
Internships and Early Career
Kasper Heyndrickx's early career included internships and student work in Belgium. In 2015, he completed a one-month internship at Herbosch-Kiere N.V. in Antwerpen en omgeving, Belgium, and another one-month stint as a Student Worker at Aswebo in Zaventem. These experiences provided him with practical insights into engineering and construction, shaping his foundational skills before entering the software engineering field.