Daan van Venrooij

Optics 11 | MSc Hydraulic Engineering TU Delft

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Experience

  • Technical Sales Engineer at Optics11 - Fiber optic sensing solutions
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

  • Private Equity Intern at Quadrum Capital
    Jan 2025 - Apr 2025 · 4 mos

    Involved in both new investment opportunities and the management of portfolio companies. The job included building financial models, developing business cases, and conducting market research to improve business sense and skills.

  • Graduate Intern at Port of Rotterdam
    Jul 2023 - May 2024 · 11 mos

    Conducted a graduation research project for the dredging division of the Port of Rotterdam focused on improving the efficiency and sustainability of bed-levelling dredging operations. Analyzed current operational practices and developed recommendations to reduce environmental impact while increasing operational performance.

  • Intern at Kelp Blue
    Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 · 3 mos

    Participated in an international technical consultancy project with a multidisciplinary team of six TU Delft students and two students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology. Developed a conceptual and technical design for large-scale subsea farming systems for the commercial cultivation of giant kelp (Macrocystis). The project supported the client’s transition from pilot operations to commercial-scale production.

  • Internal affairs at Het Waterbouwdispuut
    Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr

    Served on the board of the official study association for the Hydraulic Engineering master’s program. Organized and coordinated professional and networking events connecting Hydraulic Engineering students with industry partners. Acted as a representative and public face of the master’s program toward companies, faculty, and external stakeholders.