Elco Heijmink is a skilled mechanical engineer with a passion for the intersection of biology and technology. He holds a Master's degree in BioMechanical Engineering from the Technische Universiteit Delft, where he also earned his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering. He graduated with a 8.5 for his Master's, and a 7.8 for his VWO, Nature and Technology, and Nature and Health at Christelijk Lyceum Veenendaal. Elco has worked in various organizations, including BluePrint Automation B.V, Skel-Ex, and Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. At BluePrint Automation B.V, Elco served as a Mechanical Engineer while he was a Junior Researcher at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. At Skel-Ex, Elco was an R&D engineer. Elco has also worked in various capacities at TU Delft, including Student Project Mentor and workshop teacher at Science Centre Delft - TU Delft.

Elco is an accomplished professional with a well-rounded set of skills including mechanical engineering, project management, and mentorship. He is also experienced in external communication, having been Chairman for Career Day Committee at StuD Studentenuitzendbureau Delft B.V.