Koen Baron

After Market Project Manager at GustoMSC

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Energetic, curious, and pragmatic after market project manager with a mechanical engineering background. Driven by competition and adventure with a “Never give up” attitude. Currently active in Jack-ups and heavy lifting cranes for offshore wind turbine installation at GustoMSC.

Experience

  • GustoMSC (5 yrs 6 mos)
    • Project Manager
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Helping out our clients with their challenging projects in the offshore wind industry. Managing upgrade, modification, warranty, field service and engineering projects for GustoMSC Jack-ups and Cranes.

    • Lead Engineer
      Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    • Engineer
      Feb 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Engineer role in the Drive & Control group of the equipment department of GustoMSC. Currently working on the development of two heavy lifting cranes for windmill installation at sea.

  • Prodrive Technologies (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • Mechatronics Engineer
      Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Designed a smart warehouse capable of storing, scanning, stacking and lifting Bins of differ- ent sizes as well as interfacing with Prodrive’s AGV and machinery. Currently finishing the electromechanical design, including the selection and implementation of sensors, actuators and auxiliary electronic and mechanic components.

    • Control Engineer
      Nov 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Developed a DQ controller for a Brushless DC motor to use on a newly developed mo- tor drive. Work included the implementation and testing of the developed controller. After successful implementation, a motion controller was designed to realize the desired motion requirements for the different functions of the AGV (autonomous driving, payload handling).

  • Graduate Student Intern at Prodrive Technologies
    Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Conducted research into the sources of vibration of an innovative ropeless elevator, “MULTI”, developed by Thyssenkrupp and Prodrive Technologies. Obtained a better understanding of the system, improved the control and sensor principle, and achieved a reduction of the vibration of 80%. Finished a master of science in the field of mechatronic systems with a thesis based on this research.

  • Teaching Assistant at Technische Universiteit Delft
    Jan 2016 - Jul 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Helped students solving problems in the thermodynamics and dynamics seminars. Also guided them through the Matlab introduction course of Mechanical and Maritime Engineering.

  • Inwijs (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Toptrainer
      Sep 2015 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

      As an experienced teacher for Inwijs, I became part of a team responsible for the selection and training of new employees. Selection days consisted of a preliminary interview followed by an interactive basic and advanced training. The training focused on didactic and presentation skills.

    • Teacher
      2013 - Jun 2017 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      I have executed a variety of tasks at different high schools and universities, including teaching at high school and tutoring students.