Hi, I'm Alan Geirnaert
Software Engineer, Astrophysics Passionate
About me
Software Engineer by trade. Founder by nature. I operate at the intersection of Engineering and Hard Tech. Currently shipping code at App'Ines while building Entropy, a network for World's most ambitious engineers.
I am obsessive about quality and speed. Whether I am optimizing an Angular frontend, architecting a Node.js backend, or diving into C++ for astrophysics simulations, my goal is the same: to bring order to chaos. I believe the best software is built with the precision of a Swiss watch and the ambition of a space program.
Software Engineering
Proficient in a variety of programming languages and frameworks, with a focus on building scalable and efficient software solutions.
Data Science
Experienced in data analysis, machine learning, and data visualization, with a passion for extracting insights from complex datasets.
Astrophysics
Fascinated by the mysteries of the universe, I enjoy exploring the latest advancements in astronomy and contributing to Citizen Science projects.
Problem-Solving
I thrive on tackling complex challenges, leveraging my analytical skills and creative thinking to develop innovative solutions.
Projects
A selection of projects I've built, from full-stack applications to innovative experiments.
Papermind
Visit the websiteAn intelligent research platform that helps scientists and students explore, summarize, and understand academic papers in seconds.
Next.jsMongoDBGroq AIEmbeddingVector Database
GitPortal
Visit the websiteGitPortal is your gateway to building better open-source projects. Designed for developers by a developer, GitPortal provides a seamless platform to share your GitHub repositories, attract contributors, and foster collaboration in the open-source community
Next.jsTypeScriptMongoDBGroq AI
Project Lotus
Visit the websiteProject Lotus is a serene and efficient platform designed to elevate your study sessions with the renowned Pomodoro Technique
Next.jsTypeScriptMongoDB
Work Experience
My professional journey building software and solving complex problems.
Full-Stack Developer
App'Ines12-2024 - Current
- Internship part of my MSc. Software Development at OpenClassrooms
- Built and shipped a production PWA using Angular, Ionic (Capacitor) with JWT authentication, role-based guards, secure token refresh, and protected routing
- Designed and implemented REST APIs with Node.js, Express, MongoDB, introducing typed DTOs, request validation, and shared contracts to reduce runtime errors
- Refactored frontend into reusable, accessible components, reducing duplication and improving maintainability and load performance via route-level code splitting
Head of Program Management
SSIP11-2025 - 01-2026
- Led and coordinated the development and evolution of the official SSIP web platform, including public-facing pages and internal tools supporting team coordination, events, and analytics
- Oversaw technical aspects of digital platforms and tooling used to support international programs and collaborations within the European space innovation ecosystem
- Played a key role in the planning and execution of ActInSpace Switzerland 2026 (Lucerne), a CNES- and ESA-backed hackathon
- Supported member onboarding processes and internal workflows, helping structure roles, access to tools, and collaboration practices
- Worked closely with executive leadership to translate strategic initiatives into structured programs, platforms, and operational processes
Software Engineer
Headstarter AI07-2024 - 09-2024
- 7-weeks internship
- Worked on AI features leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and embeddings for knowledge-aware responses
- Built data pipelines and evaluation scripts, profiling latency and improving prompt consistency across environments
- Collaborated in a fast-paced, US-based engineering environment focused on shipping and iteration
Get in Touch
Have a project in mind or just want to chat? I'd love to hear from you.