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Ties van der Sar

Mechatronics Engineer

Mechatronics engineer specializing in industrial automation, hardware & software design, and building management systems. Currently working as Hardware & Software Engineer at ICT Group, following internships at Siemens Netherlands and Royal Houdijk.

SCADA PCB Design Motion Control Industrial Automation Python
Ties van der Sar

Projects

Triumph Spitfire Mark IV
Automotive · Restoration

Triumph Spitfire Mark IV

Restoring a classic 1975 English sports car together with my friend Gijs. The car was in storage since 2010 and is now back on the road.

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Software · Web

This Website

Built this portfolio from scratch using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Source code available on GitHub.

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Education

Jan 2020 – Jul 2025

Mechatronics — Bachelor of Engineering

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.

September 2025

CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python

Harvard University

Core principles of AI and how to develop AI programs using Python.

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January 2024

CS50's Introduction to Cybersecurity

Harvard University

Fundamentals of cybersecurity — how threats arise and how to prevent them.

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Aug 2022 – Feb 2023

Minor: Smart Manufacturing & Robotics

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Two industry projects using robotic arms, in collaboration with real companies.

September 2020

VCA V.O.L.

Royal PBNA

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Sep 2015 – Jul 2020

HAVO — Nature & Health / Nature & Technology

Wolfert Lyceum

Focus on business administration, with Mathematics D as an additional subject.

Working Experience

Dec 2025 – Present

Hardware & Software Engineer

ICT Group

Working in industrial automation, serving high-profile clients including Petrogas, Cargill, ESA, and Mammoet. My role spans the full project lifecycle — from consulting with clients to understand their operational needs, to designing hardware and software solutions, building simulations, and implementing systems on-site.

May 2025 – Oct 2025

Graduation Internship

Siemens Netherlands

Developed a commercial demo of Desigo Optic — Siemens' building management platform. Researched customer expectations of the platform, then designed and built a reusable template enabling customers to configure their buildings faster and more efficiently. Every design decision was future-proofed for scalability and adaptability.

Feb 2025 – Apr 2025

Internship — HVAC Engineering

Siemens Netherlands

Immersed myself in HVAC technology, building a thorough understanding of its principles and applications. Designed and realized a working HVAC system from the ground up. As the capstone, developed a simulation of a multi-building complex that served as the foundation for my graduation project.

Sep 2024 – Feb 2025

Student Employee

Siemens Netherlands

Feb 2024 – Aug 2024

Internship — Hardware & Software Engineer

Royal Houdijk

Analyzed an existing operational system to identify cost-saving opportunities. Conducted a technical and financial analysis, then took full ownership of the implementation — designing, testing, and deploying the solution from concept to production, ultimately achieving a 30% cost reduction.

Feb 2023 – Oct 2023

Treasurer — Terrain Praesidium

K.S.V. Sanctus Virgilius

Managed the full budget of an 8-day festival for the 25th Lustrum of K.S.V. Sanctus Virgilius, with 40,000 tickets sold across 7 days. Also led the entire build-up crew and held end-to-end operational responsibility during the festival.

Jul 2022 – Jan 2023

Medical Assistant

Maasstad Hospital

Worked as desk clerk across multiple departments and assisted with basic patient procedures.

Jun 2019 – Aug 2022

Part-time Employee

Duijvestijn Tomaten

Worked in various roles at a tomato greenhouse over 3 years.

Jun 2021 – Aug 2021

Repair Assistant

Gaming Support

Repaired and installed slot machines and other casino gaming equipment.