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Bruno Hulsmann

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Director of Engineering & PMO at Bugaboo
📍 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Bruno is a Director of Engineering with extensive experience leading teams in robotics and new product development at companies like Bugaboo and Oceaneering. A University of Houston alum, he focuses on elevating engineering performance through digital-twin kinematics and simulation. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, articulate, and decisive with a keen eye for detail.

Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Bruno has a strong passion for motorsports and water activities. His personal interests include Formula 1, surfing, and sailing. He also enjoys traveling and industrial design, reflecting a blend of technical curiosity and a desire for exploration and aesthetics.

Unique fact: Bruno won the Oceaneering Mobile Robotics CEO Spotlight Award for his contributions to the field.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering & PMO
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Bruno shows up

ROI Driven
Precise But Practical
Thorough Evaluator

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Priorities

Topics Bruno cares about

Robotics Hardware
His career includes leading mechanical engineering for autonomous mobile robots, subsea ROV tools, and drone hardware at Oceaneering and 3D Robotics.
Engineering Leadership
Currently Director of Engineering, he is passionate about building modern engineering capabilities and giving talented teams clarity, direction, and purpose.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Director of Engineering & PMO
Bugaboo
3-2019 - 2-2025
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Oceaneering
5-2015 - 8-2016
Senior Mechanical Engineer
3D Robotics
2-2011 - 1-2019
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Oceaneering
8-2007 - 7-2011
Mechanical Engineer | Engineering Test Lab Lead
Greene, Tweed
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Media appearances

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Education
2005 - 2010
Bachelor of Science - BSc
University of Houston
12-2021 - 12-2024
Bachelor of Engineering - B.Eng.
IU International University of Applied Sciences
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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