10/15/2026 updated

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Technical Lead | Senior Software Engineer

Ninove, Belgium
Only remote
Master in Applied Sciences and Engineering: Computer Science (VUB, June 2014, magna cum laude)
Ninove, Belgium
Only remote
Master in Applied Sciences and Engineering: Computer Science (VUB, June 2014, magna cum laude)

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About me

Experience building B2B products and translating business requirements into working applications. Strong background in Angular and TypeScript, with experience across .NET, Azure, APIs and CI/CD. Combines implementation with architecture, code review, technical coaching and delivery coordination.

AI AgentsJavaScript.NET FrameworkApplication Programming Interfaces (APIs)Atlassian JiraMicrosoft AzureC Sharp (Programming Language)Software as a ServiceCode ReviewDevOpsWeb DevelopmentProject ManagementMicrosoft DynamicsSoftware ArchitectureRelease ManagementAngular 2+IonicSystems IntegrationTypeScriptWorkflowsScriptingAngular Material.NET CorePower Platform IntegrationBackendFull Stack DevelopmentTeam ManagementFigmaFront End Software DevelopmentWebhooks
Angular & TypeScript Development
Extensive experience building and maintaining front-end applications using Angular and TypeScript, including Ionic for mobile and Progressive Web App approaches, with a strong focus on code quality, architecture and code review.

Cloud & DevOps (Azure, CI/CD)
Broad hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, build agents, web application configuration, security and release management across multiple B2B SaaS products.

Software Architecture & Technical Leadership
Proven track record of combining hands-on implementation with architecture decisions, technical coaching, delivery coordination and engineering leadership across cross-functional teams.

REST APIs & System Integration
Solid experience designing and integrating REST APIs, connecting web applications with external services, payment providers, webhooks and business workflows.

.NET & C# Backend Development
Practical experience working with .NET and C# for backend development, supporting platform availability, security and maintainability in SaaS environments.

Python & JavaScript Scripting
Applied use of Python and JavaScript for software development, process automation, system integration and technical documentation tasks.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 & Power Platform
Implementation and administration of Dynamics 365 Sales, including website and social lead capture, marketing automation and Outlook-based sales activity through Power Platform and Zapier.

Jira & Confluence Workflow Management
Establishment and management of linked Jira and Confluence workflows for requirements, defects, documentation, backlog management and release coordination across internal and external teams.

SQL Server & Data Engineering
Experience with SQL Server, ETL flows, QlikView dashboards and automated data extraction and operational reporting in business-critical environments.

Machine Learning & Data Analysis
Early-stage application of data analysis and machine learning to strategic planning, logistics and operations in the water and environmental sector.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2014

Languages

EnglishFluentFrenchBasic knowledgeDutchNative speaker

Project history

IT Management Consultant

Heleus
Providing technical advice and hands-on implementation for web applications, integrations and business workflows. Translating requirements into practical improvements to existing systems, improving applications and operational workflows through development, debugging, performance improvements and technical documentation. Key areas: Software development, system integration, REST APIs, Python, JavaScript, process automation, technical documentation.

Lead Product Engineer

Yumm
Founded Yumm and continue to operate its SaaS platform, combining product and user-experience design with software development, integrations and application operations. Built and continue to operate the platform across Angular, TypeScript, .NET and Azure. Designed and operate onboarding, subscription, payment and support workflows through external services, APIs and webhooks. Key areas: Angular, TypeScript, C#/.NET, Azure, SQL Server, REST APIs, payment integration, SaaS operations.

Chief Technology Officer

The Hazard Factory
Led technical delivery across the product, an external engineering partner and internal business systems. Combined architecture and delivery oversight with hands-on implementation of business applications. Reviewed technical proposals, established Jira and Confluence workflows, coordinated usability testing and the initial V2 platform release, and implemented Dynamics 365 Sales with Power Platform and Zapier integrations. Key areas: Technical delivery, architecture review, Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, system integration, Jira, Confluence.

Chief Technology Officer

InviteDesk
Promoted to CTO while remaining the lead for front-end implementation. Combined Angular and Ionic development with engineering leadership, architecture decisions, release coordination and platform operations. Developed and maintained front-end applications, translated product priorities into engineering plans, worked with senior engineers on architecture and coordinated remediation from external penetration tests. Key areas: Technical leadership, Angular, TypeScript, Ionic, code review, software architecture, release coordination, incident response.

Head of IT

InviteDesk
Joined InviteDesk at an early stage to help create and launch its SaaS platform. Led front-end development and established the delivery tooling. Designed and built the responsive Angular and Ionic front end, selected core application technologies, implemented Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines, established Jira and Confluence workflows and owned internal IT including Microsoft 365. Key areas: Angular, TypeScript, Ionic, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, REST APIs, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Git.

Co-founder & Technical Lead

Strategic Water
Co-founded an early-stage venture applying data analysis and machine learning to strategic planning, logistics and operations in the water and environmental sector. Helped shape the initial product and technical direction and translate sector challenges into concepts and prototypes. Selected for and participated in the imec.istart accelerator. Exhibited and pitched on stage at Web Summit as part of its Alpha program.

Researcher & Lecturer

Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Conducted research and development into context-aware recommender systems and digital tools for knowledge workers, developing prototypes through web technologies, data visualisation and user-centred design. Combined research with teaching, training and student support. The paper Smart Study: Pen and Paper-Based E-Learning received the KES-SEEL 2015 Best Paper Award.

Software Engineer

Jan De Nul
Worked across business intelligence, reporting and internal application development in a business-critical engineering environment. Designed QlikView dashboards, worked on ETL flows and automated data extraction and operational reporting.

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