Internships

My internships show how my technical foundation developed step by step: from workplace management and servicedesk work to application management and cybersecurity research.

Cybersecurity research

Organization: Exonet
Employment type: Internship
Period: January 2023 - June 2023
Duration: 6 months
Location: Zevenaar, Gelderland, Netherlands
Work mode: on-site
Skills: Linux, Security

During my internship at Exonet I researched a vulnerability scanner that matched Exonet’s professional hosting and infrastructure environment. This internship aligned well with my interest in Linux, security and automation.

Responsibilities and learnings

  • Working with Linux systems in a production-oriented environment.
  • Researching and evaluating pentesting tools.
  • Setting up a Proof of Concept and presenting the research results.
  • Thinking along about the development of a Proof of Concept into a production-ready solution.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Engineer

Organization: Steentjes ICT B.V.
Employment type: Internship
Period: August 2021 - January 2022
Duration: 6 months
Location: Lichtenvoorde, Gelderland, Netherlands

At Steentjes ICT B.V. I completed an internship as a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Engineer. The internship focused on working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and supporting business processes with suitable technical solutions.

Responsibilities and learnings

  • Getting familiar with Microsoft Dynamics 365 in a business environment.
  • Thinking along about application setup, support and usage.
  • Translating technical questions into practical solutions.
  • Gaining experience with application-oriented ICT services.

ICT Servicedesk

Organization: Essilor Nederland
Employment type: Internship
Period: February 2018 - June 2018
Duration: 5 months
Location: Zevenaar
Work mode: on-site

At Essilor Nederland I completed an internship on the ICT servicedesk. I gained practical experience with user support, incident registration and resolving technical questions.

Responsibilities and learnings

  • Supporting users with ICT questions and incidents.
  • Registering and following up tickets.
  • Performing basic troubleshooting for workplaces and applications.
  • Communicating with users and colleagues about technical solutions.

Workplace Administrator

Organization: Alliander
Employment type: Internship
Period: February 2017 - June 2017
Duration: 5 months
Location: Arnhem
Work mode: on-site

At Alliander I completed an internship as a workplace administrator. This internship gave me practical experience with workplaces, end-user support and the basics of professional ICT management within a larger organization.

Responsibilities and learnings

  • Supporting workplace management and end-user support.
  • Helping with technical questions around workplaces and peripherals.
  • Learning to work according to established ICT processes.
  • Building a foundation for servicedesk, operations and infrastructure.