Graduation Conference | Tuesday, February 4th

User Interaction AI-Driven Data Optimization for Enhanced Marketing Automation at ShopForward

megin M.H.A. van Herk Title: AI-Driven Data Optimization for Enhanced Marketing Automation at ShopForward Description:

My internship graduation project focuses on improving ad relevance for Shopforward, a company specializing in managing Google Ads for external businesses. When users search for products on Google, they often see recommended products at the top of the results. These placements are powered by Google Ads, and for products to perform well, they need detailed and accurate product data in their ad feeds.

Ad feeds contain essential product attributes like color, gender, and type. These attributes help Google determine how relevant a product is to a user’s search query. Relevance, along with expected clickthrough rate (CTR) and landing page experience, directly influences the feed score, which determines how prominently ads are displayed.

The challenge is that many products submitted to Shopforward by external companies have missing or incomplete attributes. For example, a pink T-shirt may not have its color or product type filled in the feed, even though this information is available in the product’s description or image. Missing attributes lower a product’s ad relevance, reducing its chances of being displayed in recommendations.

To solve this, I am developing an AI-powered application that extracts missing product attributes from descriptions and images. By combining natural language processing (NLP) and computer vision, my solution automatically identifies key details like color, gender, and product type, enriching the ad feed with complete and accurate data.

While my project focuses solely on improving ad relevance, it plays a critical role in boosting overall ad performance. With more relevant product data, Shopforward’s clients can achieve higher rankings in Google’s recommendations, resulting in better visibility and increased sales. This project is an exciting application of AI to solve real-world business challenges in the digital advertising space.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	09:00
Room:	R10 4.11

Company:	ShopForward
Main IT area:	User Interaction
IT area:	Front-end Development
Language:	English

Infrastructure Developing a Tailored IT Security Assessment for Hybrid and Cloud Environments

Teun T. Bitter Title: Developing a Tailored IT Security Assessment for Hybrid and Cloud Environments Description:

During my project at SuitIT, I developed a standardized IT security assessment framework designed to help medium-sized businesses (50-750 employees) in hybrid or cloud-only environments quickly assess their security posture. This framework was built around a checklist derived from a security maturity model (CMM), aligned with the NIS2 Directive, ensuring compliance with EU regulations that safeguard essential services and critical infrastructure.
The primary focus of the framework was on assessing processes and configurations rather than relying heavily on automated tools. By incorporating the principles of NIS2, which emphasizes governance, reporting, and security processes, the checklist ensures organizations meet baseline security requirements and avoid potential penalties or reputational damage. The CMM approach further supports continuous improvement by providing clear, actionable steps for advancing security maturity across key domains, such as identity and access management, cloud security, and incident response.
The checklist allows organizations to assess their current security maturity level, identify gaps in their processes, people, and technology, and receive tailored recommendations for improvement. This structured approach ensures that security measures are not only technically sound but also address critical human and procedural factors that are often overlooked in technical assessments. The framework focuses on ensuring the right balance between compliance and practical security improvements, with a particular emphasis on proactive management of security risks.
Through the use of the security maturity model, the framework enables SuitIT to deliver clear and actionable reports, making it easier for non-technical stakeholders to understand and act upon. The result is a comprehensive, scalable security assessment that helps organizations progress towards higher levels of security maturity, all while maintaining alignment with NIS2 and adapting to the unique needs of hybrid and cloud environments.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	09:00
Room:	R10 0.31

Company:	SuitIT
Main IT area:	Infrastructure
IT area:	Cyber Security
Language:	Dutch

Software Application Monitoring Tool - DAF Trucks N.V.

Vid V. Barbaro Title: Application Monitoring Tool - DAF Trucks N.V. Description:

During my graduation internship at DAF Trucks, I designed and built a Product Development Applications Monitoring Tool for the Technical Application Managers in the IT department.
The tool brings together data from various sources within DAF, giving users a clear and centralized view of all the application-specific information they need to manage and maintain their systems. This makes it easier for managers to stay on top of their applications and improves overall efficiency.
I was involved in every part of the project, from integrating the data sources to designing and developing both the backend and frontend. This hands-on experience helped me create a tool that is not only functional but also user-friendly and tailored to the team’s needs.
This project gave me the chance to strengthen my skills in software development, data integration, and creating practical solutions that make a real impact.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	10:00
Room:	R10 4.12

Company:	DAF
Main IT area:	Software
IT area:	Fullstack Development
Language:	English

Infrastructure Exploring the possibilities in using a wrapper-like architecture for untrustworthy IoT devices

Faizal F.I.S. Susetyo Title: Exploring the possibilities in using a wrapper-like architecture for untrustworthy IoT devices Description:

IoT devices have been rapidly increasing in popularity, and their integration into our daily lives shows no signs of slowing down. However, the lack of transparency regarding basic security measures and the need to rely solely on manufacturers' claims make many IoT devices inherently untrustworthy. During my internship at the Fontys Cyber Security Research Group, I investigated the potential of designing and using a wrapper-like architecture for these untrustworthy IoT devices within a network. My research aimed to uncover the opportunities, advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of this innovative concept, with the goal of potentially using IoT devices regardless of the lack of trust in the device, its security, or the manufacturer itself.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	11:00
Room:	R10 1.34

Company:	Cyber Security Research Group Fontys
Main IT area:	Infrastructure
IT area:	Cyber Security
Language:	Dutch

Software Orion Access Control

Joep Frankenmolen J. Frankenmolen Title: Orion Access Control Description:

During my internship at AME, I worked on adding access control to their new version of Orion, an internal product management tool. The project had two main parts: their internal file system and Orion. These two systems were already connected, but my work focused on improving how they interact with each other in terms of security.

I implemented a system to control who could access different files and data within these systems, ensuring that only the right people had the right permissions.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	11:00
Room:	R10 2.41

Company:	Applied Micro Electronics AME BV
Main IT area:	Software
IT area:	Back-end Development
Language:	Dutch

Infrastructure AWS Inventory tool for Containerized Applications

David D.S.F. Hoogstraaten Title: AWS Inventory tool for Containerized Applications Description:

Discover how iO can streamline container inventory management on AWS using a custom dashboard approach. Learn why tools like AWS Inspector and AWS Config fall short due to high costs and limited metadata, and explore a tailored solution integrating with open-source technologies like Depscan, Dependcy-Track and CycloneDX. This adaptable, multi-cloud-compatible strategy ensures insights, real-time updates and cost efficiency, supporting iO's operational and future scalability needs.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	11:00
Room:	R10 2.15

Company:	iO Digital the Netherlands
Main IT area:	Infrastructure
IT area:	Cloud Hosting
Language:	Dutch

Software Introducing payments into appsemble

Ante A. Cetinic Franulovic Title: Introducing payments into appsemble Description:

My project is being conducted at D-centralize, namely the Appsemble project. Appsemble is an open-source platform that offers premade blocks of code that make it easy for people with little technical knowledge to make and host a website.

The issue that I am working on solving is introducing subscriptions and payments into the existing web app. This requires significant work on database, back end and front end of the existing web app along with extensive research on proper implementation of security measures and government regulations.
I am designing a future-proof payment system that will in the future be expanded with multiple payment providers. The goal of this project project is to simplify current invoicing process for clients and save time for the company by automating invoice creation and payment flows.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	12:00
Room:	R10 2.31

Company:	d-centralize B.V.
Main IT area:	Software
IT area:	Fullstack Development
Language:	English

Software Microservice for Site Reliability Engineering and Automation of Processes

Aleksandar A.D. Penev Title: Microservice for Site Reliability Engineering and Automation of Processes Description:

Swisscom, a leading telecommunications provider, is on a mission to improve the reliability of its applications, and Project Prism is a key part of this initiative. Developed by the dedicated team at Mission 100, with Team Hikari, Prism is designed to automate the tracking and reporting of service statuses, providing a transparent view of each application’s performance.

My Project focuses on two core improvements of Prism. The first addresses the need for quicker updates, aligning rapid development with dependable, uninterrupted service. This demands an adaptable process that allows for the swift integration of new features while having the safety net to revert swiftly if necessary.

The second improvement is driven by the stringent standards imposed on Swiss telecom services, necessitating high availability throughout the year. As Prism is instrumental in monitoring and reporting on these standards, boosting its reliability is essential.

The aim is to refine Prism’s testing and deployment practices. This includes incorporating comprehensive automated tests prior to feature releases and introducing a system for gradual deployment to users, which would enable the assessment of new features in a controlled manner without impacting all customers at once.

As a project leader within Team Hikari, the plan is to deliver a deployment and testing framework that maintains a high bar for reliability, ensuring Swisscom can continue to enhance its applications while meeting its reliability objectives. Ultimately, the success of Project Prism will not only elevate the performance of Swisscom's services but also streamline their delivery process.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	13:00
Room:	R10 2.15

Company:	Swisscom
Main IT area:	Software
IT area:	Fullstack Development
Language:	English

Software Software Release Management for the Maritime Simulator NAUTIS

Andrei A. Filip Title: Software Release Management for the Maritime Simulator NAUTIS Description:

During my graduation internship at VSTEP, I focused on improving the software delivery process for NAUTIS and its sub-components. NAUTIS is a desktop application designed to train students and professionals in the maritime industry by providing a realistic simulation experiences.

The goal of the project was to address the challenges caused by the lack of automation in publishing and update delivery processes, which were slow and error-prone.
My work involved creating new pipelines and improving existing ones for the NAUTIS software sub-components. I also made the main NAUTIS publishing pipeline more modular and efficient.
A key part of the project was extending Watchdog, the update management system, to automate downloading and distribution of updates to other PCs.
Additionally, I designed a concept for a future Watchdog extension that would allow customers to update specific files such as configuration settings and textures, on their own, without requiring the assistance of an operations engineer.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	13:00
Room:	R10 4.12

Company:	VSTEP Simulation
Main IT area:	Software
IT area:	Fullstack Development
Language:	English

Infrastructure Security Honeypots: Turning the Tables on Hackers

Kristian K.M. Kolev Title: Security Honeypots: Turning the Tables on Hackers Description:

LeydenJar Technologies is a company developing a new battery technology with the potential to revolutionize electric vehicles, consumer electronics and renewable energy. As the company grows, it is attracting more and more attention from the general public and also from people who have a malicious intentions. Therefore, the need for stronger security increases respectfully.
Honeypots are a decoy account, server, database... it does not matter as long as it is a tripwire for attackers. Something to grab their attention and divert it from the really sensitive information. The purpose of a honeypot is also to detect an attack early on and alert the IT team.
The goal of the project is to create a honeypot blueprint/recommendations document for future implementations based on a proof-of-concept honeypot I develop and implement, the testing of the honeypot and the conducted research, including interviews with professionals.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	15:00
Room:	R10 3.42

Company:	LeydenJar
Main IT area:	Infrastructure
IT area:	Cyber Security
Language:	English

Software Geautomatiseerd front-end testen

Maikel M.A.J. Hendrikx Title: Geautomatiseerd front-end testen Description:

Tijdens mijn afstudeerstage bij Performation heb ik onderzoek gedaan naar hoe front-end testen ingezet kan worden om de correcte werking van de verschillende front-end applicaties geautomatiseerd te kunnen garanderen en om tijd te besparen op het gebied van handmatig testen. Ten eerste heb ik onderzocht welke vormen van front-end testen het meest geschikt zijn op basis van de behoeften van Performation en haar ontwikkelaars. Daarna heb ik een aantal testtechnologieën met elkaar vergeleken en de meest geschikte hiervan geïmplementeerd in een van de applicaties, hierbij lag de focus op end-to-end testing maar ik heb gekeken naar performance testen en component testen. Verder heb ik een CI-pipeline opgezet zodat de tests automatisch worden uitgevoerd in de Git-omgeving. Daarnaast heb ik de ontwikkelaars meegenomen in het gebruik van front-end testen en de voordelen die het met zich meebrengt. Hiervoor heb ik onder andere een kennisdelingssessie gegeven en een uitgebreide handleiding geschreven, met als doel dat de ontwikkelaars in de toekomst zelfstandig gebruik kunnen maken van het opgeleverde testsysteem en deze uit kunnen breiden naar de andere applicaties die ze ontwikkelen.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	15:00
Room:	R10 2.42

Company:	Performation Healthcare Intelligence B.V.
Main IT area:	Software
IT area:	Test automation CI/CD
Language:	Dutch

Software Development of E-Warehouse v4 for HC Group

Luca L.S. Pulvirenti Title: Development of E-Warehouse v4 for HC Group Description:

This project focuses on the improvements made to the HC Project (data access layer) and e-Warehouse v4 (front end) system for HC Group, a logistics and warehouse management company. The goal has been to optimize system performance, scalability, and developer experience.

Task 1: Optimizing Data Conversions and Database Queries
The data layer has been revamped by replacing complex stored procedures with an ORM, improving developer productivity, simplifying maintenance, and enabling faster detection of performance bottlenecks.

Task 2: Enhancing Razor Pages
Key enhancements to existing pages include implementing two-step verification, strengthening security, optimizing multi-language support for better performance, and adding robust validation processes to ensure functionality and data security.

Task 3: Developing New Functional Pages
New functional pages, such as those for processing and packing, were developed with user-friendly interfaces backed by complex logic tailored to HC Group’s operations.

These improvements aim to stream HC Group’s logistics and warehouse systems, enhancing efficiency, scalability, and supporting critical operations.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	15:00
Room:	R10 2.31

Company:	HC Group
Main IT area:	Software
IT area:	Fullstack Development
Language:	English

Software Service Ticket Automation and Workflow Optimisation

Pepijn P.C.T. van Isselt Title: Service Ticket Automation and Workflow Optimisation Description:

The goal of this assignment was to investigate and implement solutions to reduce the workload generated by service tickets at TapRaise. The company aimed to decrease the time spent on service tickets from 15% to 10%, improving efficiency and freeing up developer time for other priorities.

TapRaise develops software for charities, providing functionalities that streamline fundraising operations. These features often require configuration adjustments or other technical changes, which lead to service tickets that developers have to address. This creates a demand on developer time, especially during peak periods.

To address this, my assignment focused on improving workflows and automating processes to handle service tickets more effectively. This involved identifying recurring issues, analysing existing workflows, and determining technical solutions to either resolve, bypass, or simplify common requests. Potential approaches included developing automation tools, optimising ticket management processes, and enhancing customer self-sufficiency through better support systems.

By implementing these improvements, the project sought to reduce service ticket load while maintaining high levels of service quality, ensuring smoother operations for both customers and developers

Location:	Tilburg
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	15:00
Room:	P8 1.04 & P8 1.03

Company:	TapRaise
Main IT area:	Software
IT area:	Fullstack Development
Language:	English

Infrastructure Toekomstbestendig Beheer van End-of-Life Applicaties

Luc L.H.H. Possen Title: Toekomstbestendig Beheer van End-of-Life Applicaties Description:

Bij de Provincie Limburg worden een aantal legacy-applicaties nog steeds gebruikt in een verouderde IT-infrastructuur, waaronder Windows 7 binnen een Citrix-gebaseerde Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). Dit leidt tot inefficiënt gebruik van resources en vermindert het de gebruikerservaring omdat ze voor sommige applicaties een extra VDI moeten gebruiken naast hun primaire. Tegelijkertijd staat de provincie voor een migratie naar cloudoplossingen en een modernisering van de werkplekken, waarbij verouderde technologieën het liefst zo veel mogelijk worden uitgefaseerd.

Het doel van dit project is om een nieuwe manier te vinden om legacy-applicaties veilig, efficiënt en toekomstbestendig aan te bieden. In plaats van volledige desktops te virtualiseren, richt het project zich op applicatievirtualisatie, waarbij alleen de applicatie aan gebruikers wordt gepresenteerd en ze deze in één omgeving kunnen gebruiken. Ook wordt tijdens dit project rekening gehouden met de toekomstvisie van de nieuwe werkplek waarbij alle applicaties beschikbaar zullen zijn op elk apparaat , zonder VDI's.

Location:	Eindhoven
Date:	Tuesday 4 February 2025
Time:	15:00
Room:	R10 3.28

Company:	Provincie Limbug
Main IT area:	Infrastructure
IT area:	IT Operations
Language:	Dutch

Tuesday, February 4th

Eindhoven - R10

Tilburg - P8