Gertjan W.

Head of Energy management at PerPetum

Aalst, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

Passionate about Energy, Transport and Automation - Creative - Organized - Eager to learn

Experience

  • PerPetum Energy (7 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head of Energy management
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

      Leading the digital transformation of renewable energy and storage assets to optimize their participation in energy markets. My role bridges the gap between technology, market strategy, and cybersecurity to maximize efficiency and profitability in the evolving energy landscape. Key Responsibilities: * Energy Market Integration – Developing control strategies for renewable assets and storage to enhance their value in energy trading and flexibility markets. * Business Case Simulation & Forecasting – Analyzing market trends and simulating potential revenue streams to guide investment and operational decisions. * IoT Communication & Infrastructure – Implementing secure and scalable IoT solutions for real-time data acquisition, control, and optimization of energy assets. * Cybersecurity & Risk Management – Ensuring the integrity and security of all digital assets to safeguard against cyber threats and operational risks. I'm passionate about leveraging data, AI, and automation to drive innovation in energy management and market participation. Let's connect to discuss the future of energy!

    • Innovation Manager
      May 2019 - Feb 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos

    • Project Engineer
      Oct 2018 - Apr 2019 · 7 mos

  • Energy Consultant at Self-employed
    Apr 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Private Tutor at Self-employed
    Apr 2021 - Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Private Tutor at eigen/onderWIJS
    Mar 2016 - Aug 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Private tutor for secondary and university students teaching chemistry, mathematics and physics.

  • Product Engineer at BOSAQ
    Oct 2017 - Jan 2018 · 4 mos

    Internship - Development Engineer on remote and off-site water filtration plants.