Bart Van Otterdijk
About Bart Van Otterdijk
Bart Van Otterdijk is a Sr. Systems Engineer with extensive experience in Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Management from KU Leuven and has worked with notable companies such as NXP Semiconductors and Philips Research.
Work at Vicarious Surgical
Bart Van Otterdijk has been employed at Vicarious Surgical Inc. as a Senior Systems Engineer since 2019. In this role, he contributes to the development and integration of advanced surgical systems. His responsibilities include working on complex engineering challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance surgical technology. The position is based in the Greater Boston Area.
Education and Expertise
Bart Van Otterdijk holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Electrical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, which he completed from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Fontys Hogeschool Eindhoven between 2005 and 2009. Additionally, he studied Management at KU Leuven for one year, achieving a Master of Science (MSc) from 2012 to 2013. His expertise spans various programming languages, including Python, Matlab, C, C++, C#, VHDL, Verilog, and Labview.
Professional Background
Bart Van Otterdijk has a diverse professional background in engineering and consultancy. He worked at Alten Nederland as a Consultant from 2015 to 2018, focusing on software engineering projects. Prior to that, he held a position as a Software Engineer at Actemium for nine months in 2014 to 2015. His experience also includes a summer job at VDL ETG as a Software Engineer in 2008 and a graduation internship at Eindhoven University of Technology from 2008 to 2009.
Consulting Experience
Bart Van Otterdijk has gained significant consulting experience through assignments at notable companies such as NXP Semiconductors, Océ R&D, and Philips Research. In these roles, he served as a consultant software engineer, applying his technical skills to solve complex engineering problems and contribute to various projects.
Analytical Problem Solver
Bart Van Otterdijk is recognized for his analytical problem-solving skills and self-starter mentality. With over six years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Image Processing, he approaches challenges with a methodical mindset, enabling him to develop effective solutions in his engineering roles.