FILIP BUNKENS
OPERATIONS & STRATEGY
As a radical generalist, I optimize the connections between technology, marketing, and logistics. I identify the inefficiencies that specialists miss and build the systems required to turn vision into a scalable, operational reality.
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Expertise
"Bridging the gap between vision and execution by building and optimizing systems."
- • Operational Excellence: Streamlining complex workflows from procurement to international distribution.
- • Business Strategy: Defining market positioning and growth strategies based on rigorous data analysis.
- • Process Automation: Implementing technical solutions to eliminate human error and increase efficiency.
- • Full-chain Management: Managing the entire value chain, including stakeholders and external partners.
Contact
Tel: +32 486 36 29 61
Location: Jodoigne, België
Core Skills
- • Strategic Roadmap Planning
- • Supply Chain Optimization
- • Data-Driven Decision Making
- • Cross-functional Leadership
Languages
Professional Experience
Marketplace Operations & Sourcing Strategist
June 2020 – presentTheBeard | België / Online
- Supply Chain Optimization: Strategic management of the entire procurement and refurbishing chain for international sales channels.
- Data-Driven Pricing: Implementing dynamic pricing models based on global market analysis and trend forecasting.
- Operational Control: Designing efficient workflows for technical inspection, refurbishing, and international logistics.
- Inventory Strategy: Optimizing stock rotation to maximize capital efficiency and profit margins.
STEM Facilitator & Robotics Mentor (French-speaking)
February 2025 – June 2025123Code | Wavre
- French-language Guidance: Providing technical lessons in French for primary school children (école primaire).
- Robotics & Arduino: Inspiring children and teaching the basics of logical thinking through hands-on projects with Arduino, from assembly to coding.
- Pedagogical Approach: Translating complex concepts such as sensors, motors, and variables into an understandable level for young French-speaking students.
- Problem Solving: Guiding the debugging process, stimulating students to find their own mechanical and software solutions.
E-sports Performance Coach (Fortnite)
July 2021 – January 2024Freelance / E-sports | Remote
- E-sports Mentorship: Guiding youth (ages 14-20) within the competitive Fortnite e-sports circuit.
- Strategic Analysis: Analyzing meta-gameplay, rotations, and match statistics to optimize performance at the top level.
- Competitive Discipline: Training mechanical skills and mental resilience in a high-stakes professional environment.
Co-founder & Community Operations Lead
February 2019 – April 2022Annick & The Beard | Jodoigne / België
- Strategic Scaling: Achieved maximum market impact with minimal resources by leveraging organic growth and brand ambassadorship.
- Brand Operations: Translating an abstract vision into a recognizable, consistent brand identity and operational standards.
- Resource Allocation: Managing limited budgets by focusing on high-leverage marketing channels and community engagement.
- Business Development: Identifying and capitalising on growth opportunities within a competitive creative market.
Founder & Operations Director
June 2020 – May 2021My comfort mask | Wereldwijd
- End-to-End Business Setup: Building a 'print on demand' enterprise from scratch, including the complete operational structure.
- Workflow Engineering: Designing and automating the digital chain: from customer order to automated production control.
- Logistics Management: Responsible for complex international logistics, production outsourcing, and quality control.
- Go-to-Market Strategy: Executing an integrated marketing and media approach to position the concept internationally.
Owner (areweinlockdown.com)
March 2020 – May 2021areweinlockdown.com | Wereldwijd
- Development: Independently developed a tracker that mapped government COVID-19 measures worldwide.
- Data Mapping: Analyzing diverse global data sources and translating them into a uniform, logical data model for the tracker.
Photographer
July 2007 – September 2019TheBeard.be | Jodoigne, België
- Commercial Photography: Specialized in capturing large-scale events, international congresses, and promotional content.
- Advertising Campaigns: Visual execution of major advertising campaigns in collaboration with agencies for clients including Startups.be, IMEC, Hack Belgium and Scania.
- High-level Clients: Trusted partner for organizations such as Startups.be, IMEC, Hack Belgium, Pfizer and Scania.
- Strategic Consulting: Consultancy regarding visual identity and brand positioning for corporate clients.
Strategic Advisor & Project Lead
April 2018 – September 2019Reden coin | Wereldwijd
- Project Restructuring: Turnaround management for a stalled organization by redefining the roadmap and operational focus.
- Risk & Governance: Implementing standards for transparent fund management and operational risk mitigation for investors.
- Stakeholder Orchestration: Coordinating interests between external investors, internal developers, and the global community.
- Operational Audit: Auditing existing structures to eliminate inefficiencies and growth barriers.
Contact Center Agent
January 2017 – December 2017Harvest communication centres | Leuven, België
- Customer Service: Provided support to four different clients, including 24-hour weekend shifts.
Blogger / Photographer
January 2011 – January 2013Tales on Film | België
- Content Management: Founding and maintaining a blog about analog film photography.
Photographer
July 2006 – June 2008Drieduizend | Leuven, België
- Event Photography: Concert photography in Leuven-based venues such as Het Depot and STUK.
Photographer
June 2006 – February 2007Leuvenwinkelstad | Leuven, België
- In-house Photography: Responsible for all photography for leuvenwinkelstad.be.
Waiter / Receptionist
August 2005 – April 2006La royale | Leuven, België
- Night Reception: Responsible for managing the hotel reception during night shifts on weekends, including check-ins, check-outs, and guest support.
- Table Service: Taking orders, serving food and drinks, and carefully clearing tables in a dynamic environment.
- Bar & Counter: Performing all bar duties, from drink preparation to stock management behind the counter.
Bartender & DJ
April 2005 – August 2005Nufaro | Plakias, Griekenland
- Hospitality: Responsible for bar operations and customer interaction in an international environment.
- Entertainment: Managing the evening experience as a DJ, focusing on atmosphere management and audience engagement.
Maître d’hôtel & Waiter
December 2004 – April 2005Côtés Vacances | Les Orres, Frankrijk
- Operational Management: Managing front-of-house service as Maître d’hôtel in a French-speaking high-altitude environment.
- Customer Focus: Responsible for a high-quality dining experience for hotel guests, from reception to service.
Animator (French-speaking)
May 2004 – October 2004Héliades | Plakias, Griekenland
- Entertainment & Sport: Organizing and guiding daily sports activities and large-scale evening shows exclusively for French-speaking guests.
- Teamwork: Working closely in a small team of three animators to create a 24/7 holiday experience, including closing disco events.
- Language Proficiency: Full work execution in French, resulting in a strong command of the language in a professional context.
Education
Applied Informatics
Rega KHL, 2002-2003
Bio-engineer
KU Leuven, 2000-2002
Mathematics - Sciences
Don Boscocollege Hechtel, 1992 – 2000
Projects
Personalized Recruitment Platform
Node.js, EJS, Docker, VPS
A modular multi-lingual application built to create personalized application experiences. Uses a JSON-driven architecture to dynamically adjust content and styling per company.
The Fixer Case: Offline Photo-Pipeline (National Lottery)
Python, Node.js, Raspberry Pi, WiFi-Camera, SMTP
A fully autonomous, battery-powered pipeline built for major festivals. WiFi-connected cameras feed a local server that auto-processes images, displays them on tablets, and delivers them via local SMTP—zero internet, zero mains power.
Home-lab AI Infrastructure
Ollama, OpenWebUI, Docker
Configuration of a local, home-lab LLM environment on a GTX 1060 (3GB VRAM). Optimized through quantization to make high-performance models usable on limited hardware.
TrustUp Renovation Scoping Assistant — AI-Native Specifications
Claude Code, AI Agent Orchestration, Rules Engine, API-Native
A specification package designed to orchestrate AI coding agents in building a resilient, SaaS-ready module. Demonstrates strict Spec-Driven Development methodology.