🤹 Dries De Roeck

Dries De Roeck has a diverse work experience in various roles and companies. 🤹 Dries is currently working as a Product Manager at Helpper since February 2023. Previously, they worked at Studio Dott., where they had two roles. First, they served as a Skill Lead Service Design from April 2022 to January 2023, focusing on research and design concepts related to hybrid product service systems. Additionally, they worked as a Design Researcher from September 2011 to May 2022, translating stakeholder insights into design concepts with a mix of digital and physical components.

Dries also has experience in academia, working at the University of Antwerp. 🤹 Dries was a Lecturer & tutor from September 2021 to December 2022, mentoring Product Development students in meaningful research and prototyping. As a PhD Researcher from June 2009 to May 2014, their research focused on supporting industrial designers in creating products that combine digital and non-digital elements using DIY-inspired tools & methods.

Earlier in their career, Dries worked as a Human Computer Interaction Researcher at CUO from August 2007 to September 2011. 🤹 Dries started their professional journey as a Technical Assistant at SDB N.V. from July 1999 to August 2001, where they gained knowledge about warehouse operations while assembling and testing computer equipment.

Dries De Roeck has an extensive educational background in various fields. 🤹 Dries pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from both KU Leuven and the University of Antwerp. At KU Leuven, they focused on the Social Sciences, while at the University of Antwerp, their PhD was in Product Development. 🤹 Dries completed their PhD studies at both institutions between the years 2009 and 2020.

Prior to their PhD studies, Dries De Roeck obtained a Master's degree in Product Development from Hogeschool Antwerpen, which they attended from 2002 to 2007.

Dries De Roeck also had a brief educational experience at Delft University of Technology in 2006, where they studied Industrial and Product Design. However, no specific degree was mentioned for this period.

In addition to their formal education, Dries De Roeck obtained certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. In 2015, they completed the ITACE (Interuniversity Test of Academic English) certification at the University of Antwerp. Furthermore, in 2023, they obtained the Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) certification from the Scrum Alliance.