FILIP BUNKENS
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Bridging the gap between vision and execution by translating deep technical insights into scalable product strategies that deliver genuine business value.
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Expertise
"Bridging the gap between vision and execution by building and optimizing systems."
- • Product Ownership: Transforming client briefings into clear roadmaps and backlogs.
- • Technical Mediation: Bridging the gap between engineering constraints and business goals.
- • Stakeholder Management: Managing expectations for both startups and corporate clients.
- • Agile Execution: Focused on 'getting things done' through iterative product development.
Contact
Tel: +32 486 36 29 61
Location: Jodoigne, België
Core Skills
- • Translating briefings to specs
- • Managing Backlog & Priorities
- • Focus on UX & Functionality
- • Bridge between Business & Dev
Languages
Professional Experience
Product Curator & Marketplace Strategist
June 2020 – presentTheBeard | België / Online
- Product Lifecycle: Strategic sourcing and technical refurbishing of products to maximize lifespan and market value on international platforms.
- Quality Assurance: Implementing technical inspection protocols to ensure functional integrity and customer satisfaction.
- Supply Chain Management: End-to-end management of the chain: from procurement strategy and refurbishing to international logistics.
- Growth Strategy: Optimizing pricing models and inventory management based on data-driven market analysis and trend forecasting.
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: Brand Strategy & Community Development
February 2019 – April 2022Annick & The Beard | Jodoigne / België
- Product-Market Fit: As co-founder, developed a brand identity that resonates directly with the target audience by focusing on authentic connection.
- User Community: Transforming a passive customer base into an active community of ambassadors contributing to organic growth.
- Engagement Strategy: Developing loyalty programs and feedback loops to align the product vision with user needs.
- Resource Optimization: Achieving maximum brand impact with limited budgets by focusing on high-leverage visual storytelling.
Product Founder & Technical Lead
June 2020 – May 2021My comfort mask | Wereldwijd
- MVP Development: Concept and launch of an innovative 'print on demand' platform, from prototype to scalable product.
- Ecosystem Design: Designing the complete business architecture, including the technical stack, workflow automation, and UX.
- Operational Excellence: Managing the entire product chain: from complex logistical flows to automated production control.
- Go-to-Market: Defining the marketing and media strategy, including stakeholder management for national and international press relations.
Product Owner (areweinlockdown.com)
March 2020 – May 2021areweinlockdown.com | Wereldwijd
- Rapid Prototyping: Launched a working product in record time that addressed an urgent societal need (global COVID-19 tracker).
- Data Integration: Aggregating and normalizing complex, inconsistent global data sources into a logical and usable dashboard.
- User Value: Translating raw data into understandable insights for a massive international audience.
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.
Product Lead & Project Recovery
April 2018 – September 2019Reden coin | Wereldwijd
- Turnaround Management: Appointed to restructure a stagnant tech project and provide it with a new roadmap and vision.
- Governance & Standards: Introducing 'best practice' standards for project launches to minimize risks for stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Acting as the crucial link between investors, users, and technical core developers.
- Technical Audit: Analyzing the existing codebase to set priorities for further development and risk management.
Contact Center Agent
January 2017 – December 2017Harvest communication centres | Leuven, België
- Customer Service: Provided support to four different clients, including 24-hour weekend shifts.
Technical Product Support Specialist
September 2003 – May 2004IP Globalnet | België
- User Feedback Loop: Direct point of contact for complex technical issues, serving as input for product improvement.
- Problem Definition: Analyzing and documenting the gap between product functionality and the end-user experience for B2B and residential customers.
Education
Applied Informatics
Rega KHL, 2002-2003
Bio-engineer
KU Leuven, 2000-2002
Mathematics - Sciences
Don Boscocollege Hechtel, 1992 – 2000
Projects
KABAAL – Full-stack Audio Dashboard System
PocketBase (Go/SQLite), Node.js, CSS3, Docker
A scalable soundboard platform with a 'Tron-inspired' aesthetic. Users manage personalized 'audio grids' via a desktop 'Manage Mode' and a mobile-optimized interface.
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.