About
As a kid, I was that wide-eyed youngster who couldn't get enough of tinkering with computers. At the tender age of 7, I dipped my toes into the world of coding, and from that moment on, I was hooked. By 12, I'd already crafted my first website, setting the stage for a lifelong journey in digital creation. Fast forward to today, and those childhood experiences have shaped who I am and what I do.
Today, I'm a seasoned consultant, specializing mostly in the banking and energy sectors. It's been quite the ride since graduating in 2011, collaborating with a diverse range of clients, from industry giants to smaller enterprises. What really drives me is the sweet spot where design and engineering intersect. I thrive on building software that not only looks sleek but also functions flawlessly under the hood, delivering top-notch experiences to users.
When I'm not knee-deep in code or immersed in client projects, you'll likely find me pursuing my passions outside of work. Music has always been a huge part of my life, and I love nothing more than strumming away on my guitar. I'm also a bit of a knowledge junkie, always eager to dive into topics like leadership, marketing strategies, and UX design.
Experience
2024 — Present Transform data into a valuable product. My focus lies in treating data as a strategic asset, ensuring its accessibility and usability across our organization. This involves leveraging cloud infrastructure and redundancy mechanisms to guarantee high availability of datasets, establishing clear contracts and SLAs to provide clarity on data usage, and offering comprehensive guidance and documentation throughout the data lifecycle. Through these efforts, I empower stakeholders to harness the full potential of our datasets, enabling informed decision-making and driving innovation within our organization.
- C#
- .NET Core
- Azure
- Redis
- RabbitMQ
2021 — Dec 2023 Optimized productivity and efficiency by developing corporate platforms, CI/CD solutions, and workplace tools. I led web and mobile app development, prioritizing high performance and security for internal systems. My contributions enhanced Swift's operational effectiveness and supported its strategic goals.
- C#
- .NET Core
- Xamarin
- Azure
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Angular
- Blazor
Jul — Dec 2020 Designed APIs with a micro-services architecture, implementing cutting-edge clean architecture for new projects, and seamlessly integrating with third-party infrastructure and systems. Additionally, I provided mentorship and guidance to junior developers, fostering their growth and ensuring the continued success of our team's projects.
- C#
- .NET Core
- Microservice Architecture
- Kafka
- Redis
2019 — Jun 2020 At Audatex, a key player in the automotive industry, I focused on enhancing our software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform tailored for resellers of used or damaged vehicles. My responsibilities included overhauling legacy code for existing solutions, developing new solutions with a micro-service architecture and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles, seamlessly integrating with existing systems, and conducting daily code reviews to ensure the highest standards of quality and performance.
- C#
- .NET Core
- Microservice Architecture
- Azure
- RabbitMQ
- TypeScript
- Angular
Mar 2017 — 2018 Supported the Global Energy Market department by being focused on developing cutting-edge solutions to drive business growth. My role involved constructing intricate business APIs, backend systems, as well as web and mobile applications. These solutions were designed to provide real-time access to trading markets, enabling swift and informed decision-making within the dynamic energy sector.
- C#
- .NET Core
- Azure
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Angular
- SignalR
Apr 2016 — Mar 2017 As the creator and custodian of the digital architecture, I conducted technical analyses, estimated workloads, and devised project approaches. Additionally, I mentored other developers, established best practices, and ensured adherence to quality standards throughout project lifecycles. While overseeing project execution, I remained actively involved in development by writing code, ensuring alignment with established strategies and objectives.
- C#
- ASP .NET
- Amazon Cloud Services
- MS Bot Framework
2015 — Mar 2016 Developped and shipped CapGis, the geographical information system (GIS) pivotal to managing Belgium's electricity and gas network, I undertook multifaceted responsibilities to enhance its functionality and efficiency. This included implementing new features to bolster its capabilities, refactoring existing modules to adhere to SOLID principles and Domain Driven Design methodology, and ensuring robustness through comprehensive unit and integration testing. Additionally, I focused on optimizing the user interface to improve usability and streamline operations. Through these endeavors, I contributed to the continuous improvement and effectiveness of CapGis in facilitating the management of critical infrastructure for energy distribution in Belgium.
- C#
- ASP .NET
- JavaScript
2014 Led the design and development of a robust reporting application tailored for Business Intelligence needs, resulting in significant achievements such as providing Test Managers with a comprehensive view across all projects and actionable insights. Leveraging ASP.Net MVC 5 and HP Quality Center, I developed BI reports that collected data from multiple databases, offering a transversal view for Test Managers. Additionally, I established a Center of Excellence for BNP's applications, implementing a portal for code analysis to mitigate software risks, enhance productivity, and elevate code quality standards across the organization.
- C#
- ASP .NET
- CAST
- HP Quality Center
Nov 2012 — 2013 In my role, I undertook the analysis and development of new business applications while enhancing existing tools and providing second-line helpdesk support for process issues. Notable accomplishments include the end-to-end involvement in the main project management software (ERP) at Cogen, encompassing technical design, UX design, architecture, development, documentation, and testing using WPF technology. I also led technical and functional analysis, architecture, and development for a purchase management software, further demonstrating my expertise in WPF. Additionally, I spearheaded initiatives such as the development of a new website, maintenance, and improvement of customer portals using Web Services, ASP, and Silverlight, and enhanced linguistic tools developed for Cogen using WinForms.
- C#
- WPF
- WinForms
- WordPress
2011 — Oct 2012 Built, styled, and shipped high-quality websites, while concurrently serving as a trainer at Technofutur TIC for Web and Microsoft technologies. Noteworthy contributions include the analysis, development, and enhancement of numerous websites, with a particular emphasis on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies to maximize online visibility and engagement.
- C#
- ASP .NET
- PHP
- WordPress
Projects
ilo-and-ben.com
My own wedding website made for guests to receive all the information for the big day. It is using markdown file for fast performance translated in 3 languages.
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Vercel
- Resend
- i18n
