Wout Gheysen

Community Manager & IT Coordinator @ Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment

West-Vlaanderen, België

Tech-driven and people-focused professional with over 5 years of experience in IT support, digital infrastructure, and community engagement. Adept at managing technical systems, organizing large-scale events, and delivering hands-on solutions in fast-paced academic environments. Known for bridging the gap between technology and users through clear communication, practical problem-solving, and a passion for innovation.

Top functies

Developer / Programmer< 2 years

Helpdesk / Support2 - 5 years

Network / Telecom Engineer< 2 years

Technical Analyst< 2 years

ICT Aankoper2 - 5 years

Back-end

ASP.NET

Miscellaneous

IT Service Management

Xamarin

Network/Telecom

Network

Systems

Windows Server

Taal

Moedertaal Dutch

Dutch

Moedertaal

English

Vloeiend

Werkervaring

Since 2014

Community Manager & IT Coordinator @ Howest - Digital Arts and Entertainment

01 April 2022 -

Managed 1,600+ student community and supported student clubs. Organized 160+ themed study nights and 6+ major LAN parties (300+ participants). Provided IT support, rebuilt a multimillion-euro production studio. Taught IT fundamentals to new students.

Network Consultant @ i3-Technologies & ETS Technologies

01 August 2021 - 01 November 2021

Assisted clients with network issues, Windows infrastructure, and telecom. Installed routers/switches and maintained web platforms and databases.

Consultant @ Vandenabeele

01 May 2021 - 01 August 2021

Provided network consulting and system configuration for clients. Performed site surveys, analysis, and infrastructure support.

Intern @ Jorosoft

01 December 2019 - 01 March 2020

Developed a Xamarin-based mobile app during internship.

Various roles @ Student IT Roles (Various)

01 January 2014 - 01 December 2019

Assisted digital onboarding at SUEZ (2019). Installed PCs and infrastructure at LVD, Ecubel, Ocular. Helpdesk & PC Technician at Signpost (2016–2017).

Opleiding

Since 2015

Programming @ Howest Brugge

01 September 2018 - 30 June 2020

Associate degree focused on programming languages including C#, ASP.NET Core, and Xamarin.

Network Management @ Syntra West

01 September 2017 - 30 June 2018

Certification in Network Management covering Linux, Windows Server, and Networking.

Computer operator @ CVO VIVO KORTRIJK

01 September 2015 - 30 June 2017

Educational program focusing on IT support and troubleshooting, including AV systems and networking.