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Xander Verbeke

my name is xander verbeke

I am an Applied Informatics student at Howest, specialising in Security Development, with a strong interest in software engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure and monitoring. What started as a creative interest in multimedia and design gradually evolved into a much broader technical focus on building systems that are not only functional, but also structured, reliable and secure.

During my graduate studies in Programming, I built a solid hands-on foundation in application development and learned how to turn ideas into usable digital products. Continuing into Applied Informatics pushed that further and taught me to look beyond code alone. It made me think more about observability, system quality, maintainability, risk and the defensive side of modern software environments.

I enjoy projects where development, security and infrastructure reinforce each other, whether that means creating a polished web platform, setting up a monitored environment, analysing logs or improving the technical structure behind a product. I learn quickly, work well both independently and in teams, and I am especially motivated by work where I can keep growing while delivering something that is technically thoughtful and useful in practice.

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Birth

Born on October 1st, 2003, starting my journey into a world that would later spark my passion for technology.

Started Learning Web Development

Began exploring HTML and CSS to create and style websites, laying the foundation for my web development journey.

Graduated High School

Completed high school in the field of Multimedia, gaining skills in design, video editing, and basic web development.

Started Studying at Howest

Began studying Programming, focusing on software development and learning essential programming tools and techniques.

First C# Application

Developed my first desktop application using C# and WPF, gaining experience with object-oriented programming and UI design for Windows applications.

First Vue.js Application

I built my first application using Vue.js, marking my first experience with a JavaScript framework.

Internship at Expertmedia

Worked on a sports supplier web application, gaining experience with AWS and creating scalable cloud solutions.

Graduated in Programming

Earned my graduate degree in Programming, building a solid foundation in software development.

Explored Game Development

In my free time, I learned Lua and used it to create game scripts, exploring the basics of game logic, mechanics, and programming for interactive experiences.

Started Studying Applied Informatics

Began studying Applied Informatics with a specialization in Security Development to deepen my knowledge in cybersecurity.

Learned Java

Started learning Java, and thanks to my experience with C#, I quickly adapted to its syntax and object-oriented principles. Created a small application to practice file handling and algorithms.

Built a Honeypot Project

Worked in a team on a honeypot environment for a cybersecurity exam, focused on monitoring malicious traffic, logging suspicious behaviour and understanding attack patterns in a controlled setup.

Created an ELK Log Server

Built a centralized logging setup with Elasticsearch, Logstash and Kibana to aggregate, search and analyze logs from multiple systems and services.

Expanded Through Tech Events

Attended multiple technical sessions and community events on topics such as open-source AI, Flutter, .NET 10 and IPv6, broadening my view beyond coursework and project delivery.