Experience

  1. Th[is]

    Sr. Back-end developer

    Th[is]

    Developing and maintaining (new) APIs and data processing applications for high-profile clients. Working together with multidisciplinary / multinational teams in an Agile, ISO-certified environment.

    • Architected a high-concurrency middleware API from scratch, facilitating real-time data synchronisation between external vendor portals and ERPs.
    • Optimised data transformation logic to maintain high conversion across endpoints.
  2. Bundeling

    Sr. Software Engineer

    Bundeling

    Developing and maintaining the Bundeling communications platform.

    • Led the architectural redesign and development of the Social Connect plug-in. Migrated the legacy stack to Go and Tailwind, transforming it into a high-performance, maintainable micro-component
    • Delivered a lightning-fast user experience by optimising backend logic in Go, significantly reducing latency compared to previous iterations
    • Developed and integrated core components for the Bundeling mobile and web ecosystem, focusing on code reusability and scalability
  3. Nedis

    Sr. Software Engineer

    Nedis

    Engineered a comprehensive architectural overhaul of the core e-commerce platform and internal CRM/logistics tools, focusing on performance and scalability.

    • Executed a full front-end refactoring and JS footprint reduction, skyrocketing Lighthouse scores from 25 to 90+
    • Re-engineered a fragmented multi-tiered API into a unified high-performance layer, significantly reducing latency and server overhead
    • Implement redesigned product pages to enhance consumer navigation flow and accessibility, contributing to higher conversion potential and user retention
    • Authored and initiated a long-term architectural roadmap to modernise legacy systems, reducing technical debt and long-term (infrastructure) costs
  4. ON2IT

    Software Developer

    ON2IT

    Architecting secure, scalable micro-services by implementing Zero Trust principles within a Zero Trust environment.

    • Engineered a foundational Zero Trust Mesh API Server in Go, establishing the standard for all internal micro-services by integrating JWT-based authorisation, high-performance routing, and automated rendering
    • Architected and scaled a distributed messaging backbone using NATS/STAN to handle asynchronous pub-sub notification services across the ecosystem
    • Built and maintained the Client Portal backend, delivering customer-facing threat management APIs for real-time firewall configuration, threat analytics, and business-core modules (CRM/Finance)
    • Standardised organisational technical debt by formalising internal documentation, asset assembly pipelines, and architectural blueprints for rapid service deployment
  5. Let's Talk

    Software Developer

    Let's Talk

    Back-end web development for high traffic applications (shops, portals & APIs) in B2C market.

    • Co-authored and implemented backend architecture for high-traffic B2C portals and APIs, ensuring stability for major telecom retailers including Vodafone and Media Markt
    • Developed complex web applications and shops for Phone House and Typhone, focusing on seamless API integrations and performance optimisation
    • Pursued clean code and sustainable design patterns across diverse projects, ranging from large-scale telecom systems to specialised e-commerce platforms like Designtegels
  6. Software Developer

    Patch marketing
    Full-stack webdevelopment. Responsible for maintenance and development of (internal) tools, management software and campaigns within the transport sector.
    Active part of R&D department focussing on improving internal processes and development.
  7. Fullstack developer / DTP

    Ferro

    Fullstack (interative) development of corporate website and custom CMS

    • Ground-up development and maintenance of multilingual CMS (see project page).
    • Design of product labels, catalogues and ads.
    • Developed several tools to gain semi-automatic printing of multilingual product labels etc. using combinations of rudimentary office-technology.
  8. DCMD.info

    IT solutions (Volunteer)

    DCMD.info
    • Hosting & maintaining website for fundraising organisation
    • Orchestrated a complete technical overhaul of the platform, modernising the stack to improve donor engagement and system reliability
    • Pro-bono management of hosting and security, ensuring 100% uptime for critical fundraising campaigns

Education & Certificates

  1. AWS Solutions Architect - Associate

  2. BaComm Digital Communication

    University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU)
Skills & Hobbies
Code
GoLang
PHP
Python
Bash
Frameworks
Symfony
Laravel
Fuego
Cobra
Front-end
Vite
Bootstrap
Tailwind
VueJS
React
Network & Infra
Docker
Traefik
Redis
MySQL
CouchDB
RabbitMQ
NATS
CMS
Joomla!
Wordpress
Hugo
Hobbies
Equestrian sports
Language learning
Home automation
Arts & crafts
Awards
Digital Creations Award - Gold
University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (HU) ∙ April 2008
Best interactive animation addressing a serious issue.
This animation addressed pollution and depicted an alien recycling uncommon items to repair his ship to get back home. The animation came together in collaboration with a fellow student. We both added art, animations and interaction. I voiced the alien to complete the story.
Languages
100%
Dutch
100%
English
30%
Spanish
40%
German
25%
French
5%
Arabic