Ruben supports the Academy in the production of material, new training programs, and designed materials. He is a sustainability technology specialist, with a background in physics and innovation science. During his studies, Ruben found great joy in working on complex sustainability solutions. Having the experience to do quick back-of-the-develop calculations allows him to think about sustainability concepts in a practical and realistic manner.

Through his general interest in nature, during his studies, he did several projects ranging from the sustainability domain up to the healthcare domain. Turning Ruben into a natural sciences generalist. Before starting to work at Except, Ruben worked in the field of software development, developing a mobile application and website.