Houten, Utrecht, Netherlands
Curious how a multilingual techie can drive your technology investments to tangible ROI? Dive in to discover! 👇 As a results-driven problem solver with over 20 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship, I specialize in modernizing legacy systems and developing scalable, cloud-based microservices architectures. My expertise in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Event Sourcing ensures robust and efficient solutions tailored to your business needs. Curious and dynamic, I bridge the tech-business divide to drive robust scalability, streamline operations, facilitate growth, and ultimately, turn technological advancements into measurable business value. My leadership fosters a culture of speed, innovation, and impactful results, empowering teams to achieve their full potential. Always on the lookout for the next big challenge, let's discuss how we can co-create the future, one technological transformation at a time. ☕️ Coffee, tea, or a virtual chat? You decide! 🤝
System Transformation Leading the transition from a monolithic system to a cloud-based microservices architecture. Advanced Architecting Implementing CQRS and Event Sourcing to manage complex domains effectively. Performance Focus Fostering a culture prioritizing speed and impactful results. DDD Practices Promoting Domain-Driven Design (DDD) to improve system robustness and business alignment. Strategic Guidance Leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals and seamless project delivery.
- Architected scalable solutions, enhancing system performance and reducing operational costs. - Led cross-functional teams, fostering innovation and collaboration. - Utilized advanced design patterns and practices, including CQRS and DDD, to optimize system architecture.
Overview Led the design and implementation of payment systems for SaaS and digital products, collaborating with CFO, CTO, PO, and Developers, Finance and Accounting teams. Key Responsibilities - Customer Solutions Leadership: Directed the integration of payment gateways, subscription billing, and recurring payments for client projects, enhancing their financial infrastructure. - Optimization Efforts: Spearheaded efforts to optimize checkout flows, resulting in higher conversion rates for clients. - Compliance Management: Ensured client compliance with tax and payment regulations, safeguarding their operations. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinated with various departments to align technical solutions with business goals.
Led a team of Implementation Consultants, managing FreshIQ, a SaaS solution for large grocery chains like ASDA, Morrisons, Henderson, and Salling. Analyzed, challenged, and modeled business logic with customers to ensure alignment with business goals. Directed configuration, setup, API integrations, and migration from legacy systems to the new platform, including SAP integration. Developed internal tools to automate and streamline the implementation process, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual effort.
Strategic Product Leadership - Supported the CEO in the Product Owner role, driving process optimization and strategic product decisions. End-to-End ERP Transformation - Directed the complete redesign and implementation of the company's ERP system, ensuring alignment with business objectives and managing cost, quality, and deadlines. Global Team Leadership - Established and managed an offshore development team, employing Agile methodologies to drive efficiency and innovation. Advanced Application Architecture - Architected solutions using Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, and Event Sourcing, ensuring robust and scalable applications. Technical Stack - Frontend: Angular 2+ - REST API: Headless Symfony3 - Databases: MongoDB (Read), PostgreSQL (Write) - Messaging: Kafka - DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, scalable microservices architecture on Google Cloud Platform
Company Overview - EXXAN was an IT Consulting & Engineering company with a focus on complex software and system orchestration. - It grew from 0 to 12 employees, with headquarters in France and a subsidiary in Tunisia. Key Responsibilities: - Designed complex digital and software solutions. - Coordinated diverse technical and non-technical service vendors. - Aligned tech and business goals with Agile framework. - Managed R&D and sales engineering efforts. Leadership Style: - Initially outsourced production, then internalized key roles to maintain continuity. - Focused on minimizing employee churn through competitive compensation, fostering a positive work culture, and promoting work-life balance. - Organized monthly challenges for developers to create MVPs with their choice of tech stack. Tech Stack Implemented and Used by Teams: - Java, C#, JavaScript, PHP, HTML/CSS, jQuery, AngularJS, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Spring (Java), .NET Framework (C#), Django (Python), Agile (Scrum, Kanban), JIRA, Windows, Linux, Jenkins (for CI/CD), Docker, Apache, and Nginx. - Implemented containerization, cloud databases, Kubernetes, Kafka, and GitLab for CI/CD. R&D Approach: Applied PDCA and monthly challenges, held hackathons to foster innovation. Client Management - Emphasized listening, proactive questioning, challenging assumptions, and suggesting solutions. - Utilized SEO, exhibitions, social networks, and occasional cold calls for commercial activities. Revenue Impact - Grew company revenues from $0 to $700K within 10 years by securing and managing key projects with SMBs and large enterprises like Conforama, Thales, Mazars, Safran, L'Oréal, Auchan, Peugeot and DCNS.