01
2008
→ 2010
Beginning
- Python
- Backend Services
- Telecom Automation
Career
Professional Experience
17+ years of hands-on engineering experience across backend development, full-stack projects, cloud deployments, Odoo ERP, system integrations and solution architecture. Progressive growth from junior backend engineer to senior hands-on engineer and solution architect.
- Span
- 2008 — 2026
- Roles
- 05
- Client projects
- 13
Trajectory
Experience Timeline
Highlights
Signature Achievements
Designed and built scalable backend services and microservices using Python/FastAPI and PostgreSQL, handling high workloads and multi-tenant environments.
Built and deployed async workflow systems using Celery, RabbitMQ, and MQTT for real-time provisioning, synchronization, and event-driven processing.
Developed and delivered API-driven platforms with clean domain models, API versioning, and integrations with external payment, ERP, and IoT systems.
Set up and maintained Kubernetes deployments with separate API, worker and scheduler services across multiple client platforms.
Built CI/CD pipelines and automated release workflows using GitHub Actions and GitLab CI, ensuring reproducible deployments across all projects.
Implemented observability from day one: distributed tracing with OpenTelemetry, metrics with Prometheus/Grafana, alerting, and error tracking with Sentry.
Integrated Stripe and Mollie payment and invoicing flows, including VAT handling, in reliable idempotent backend services.
Designed and built AI systems with LLMs, RAG, vector search and agentic workflows for QuotCraft, Midbel and VoltMol, and embedding-based matching for Hiork. The implementations range from framework-free custom agents to LangChain-based pipelines.
Roles
Role by role
01/ 05Current
2026
August 2026 → Current
Senior AI Engineer & Solution Architect
MbarQ (De Cronos Groep)
Kontich, Belgium • Hybrid
Senior AI Engineer & Solution Architect at MbarQ, part of De Cronos Groep, designing and implementing enterprise AI solutions from architecture through to production delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- 01Design and implement enterprise AI and GenAI applications, from solution architecture through to production delivery.
- 02Combine hands-on engineering with solution architecture across cloud architecture, integrations, infrastructure, CI/CD and technical implementation.
02/ 05
2018
June 2018 → July 2026
Senior Software Engineer | Solution Architect (Consultant)
SK Engineer (Freelance Consultant)
Antwerp, Belgium • Hybrid
Freelance Senior Software Engineer and Solution Architect working with clients across SaaS, IoT, ERP, commerce and production AI. Full end-to-end ownership from requirements and technical design through hands-on implementation, deployment and maintenance. Designed LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, vector retrieval, AI agents and multi-step agentic automation with evaluation, guardrails and human approval. Used LangChain in Hiork and Midbel, while QuotCraft deliberately used native Python and direct LLM APIs without an AI framework. Self-employed activity concluded in July 2026 as part of a transition to permanent employment.
Key Responsibilities
- 01Designed and built backend services, APIs, and data models for cloud-native platforms across SaaS, IoT, ERP, and commerce, taking full ownership from requirements to production.
- 02Designed AI architectures for QuotCraft, Midbel and VoltMol using LLMs, RAG, embeddings, semantic/hybrid retrieval, tool calling and agents, and embedding-based candidate matching for Hiork.
- 03Worked directly with clients and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical plans, explain delivery trade-offs and align architecture decisions with business priorities.
- 04Owned non-functional requirements including scalability, resilience, security, observability, performance and operational cost.
Projects
Technologies & Tools
- Python
- FastAPI
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD
- RabbitMQ
- Celery
- AWS
- Azure
- API Security
- Payments/Billing
- LLMs
- RAG
- LangChain
- AI Agents
- Agentic Workflows
- Embeddings/Vector Search
- OpenAI API
03/ 05
2013
November 2013 → June 2018
Software Engineer (Contractor)
Hobbytex · Halito · Internal Projects
Belgium • On-site
Software Engineer (contractor) designing and building business-critical platforms, ERP integrations and mobile backend systems for Belgian clients. Delivered full-stack solutions including backend services, API layers, Odoo ERP integrations and React Native mobile apps, with direct ownership from requirements through to production. Hands-on lead of a 7-engineer team across multiple client engagements.
Key Responsibilities
- 01Worked directly with business owners and stakeholders to clarify scope, set delivery priorities, and plan phased technical milestones.
- 02Executed zero-downtime database migrations and backward-compatible API evolution across 3 legacy PHP systems, maintaining continuous business operations throughout transformation.
- 03Built Odoo ERP integrations with accounting, warehouse, and third-party systems, implementing clean data boundaries and consistent synchronization.
- 04Pair-reviewed APIs and service design with engineers; documented patterns used across client projects to encourage consistent engineering practices.
Projects
Technologies & Tools
- Python
- Django
- Flask
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
- CI/CD
- RabbitMQ
- Celery
- AWS
- Redis
- REST APIs
- Monitoring
04/ 05
2010
November 2010 → December 2013
Backend Engineer
AGO Jobs & HR · Client assignment: IMEC
Antwerp, Belgium • On-site
Junior Backend Engineer working on research and manufacturing data platforms in collaboration with engineering teams at IMEC. Contributed to backend services, machine communication interfaces and monitoring systems used in semiconductor manufacturing and nanotechnology research environments. Focused on implementing data ingestion, processing and visualization components under guidance of senior engineers and team leads.
Key Responsibilities
- 01Implemented Python and Django backend services supporting manufacturing and research data pipelines.
- 02Integrated machine and equipment data using SOAP-based service interfaces.
- 03Developed monitoring and reporting tools for factory and lab environments.
Projects
Technologies & Tools
- Python
- Django
- PostgreSQL
- REST APIs
- Git
- MySQL
- Redis
- Linux
- CI/CD
- Automation
- API Integrations
05/ 05
2008
October 2008 → October 2010
Backend Engineer
Lycamobile Group
United Kingdom • On-site
Started career as a Junior Backend Engineer supporting telecom business systems. Worked primarily with Python for backend services and automation tasks, while also contributing to PHP-based modules in existing platforms. Focused on workflow automation, reporting systems and customer data processing for telecom operations.
Key Responsibilities
- 01Developed Python-based backend scripts and small services supporting telecom business processes.
- 02Automated recurring operational workflows using Python scripts and scheduled jobs.
- 03Contributed to PHP modules in existing customer management systems.
Projects
Technologies & Tools
- Python
- Django
- PHP
- REST APIs
- MySQL
- Git
- Linux
- Automation
- Reporting
- Telecom Systems