Career Profile
An experienced PHP/Symfony developer with a strong background in managing and extending e-commerce platforms. I aim to leverage my technical and managerial skills to deliver exceptional solutions for my clients.
Experiences
Leading development and maintenance of backend systems with a strong focus on Symfony. Following a company merger, actively contributing to Laravel-based projects. Can quickly adapt thanks to deep experience with Symfony’s architecture and best practices.
Currently evaluating and prototyping a modernized backend stack based on API Platform, Redis, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, Mercure, and FrankenPHP, paired with a potential React-based frontend and API Platform Admin for internal tools.
Continued my role as a developer, carrying out the same tasks while additionaly taking on:
-Leading the company in day-to-day operations, decision-making, and employee management.
-Overseeing administrative functions and strategic planning.
-Developing and maintaining e-commerce websites, enhancing functionality for both end-users and clients.
-Managing database operations, server operations, and DevOps tasks.
-Integrating complex systems, such as bookkeeping systems and dropshipping solutions.
Significant Projects
The Fashion Society (Zeb, PointCarré)
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Developed a bespoke Laravel backend supporting multiple Shopify stores. Implemented a custom refund and return flow integrated with Shopify and Mollie to meet complex business rules. Built a full order migration pipeline from legacy Magento to Shopify. Created custom Shopify Functions in Rust to handle advanced discount and voucher logic. Also setup custom Docker containers/images for the Rust development toolchain.
Cru
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Integrated Algolia search in the existing Laravel shop using Laravel Scout with custom logic to unify multiple entity types under a single index and support multilingual content.
Trafiroad
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Built a custom PunchOut integration in the existing Laravel shop to enable seamless B2B procurement system communication.
Max Mobiel
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Led the upgrade from Symfony 4 to Symfony 7, alongside ongoing implementation of new features within the existing application.
Topwijnen, Zoutman, Genscom
- Maintained and extended legacy Symfony applications by fixing bugs, optimizing performance, and implementing new features.
Monolithic
- Building a platform to gain insight into the different psychological profiles of employees. Phase 1 has been completed and the platform is currently being used in-house. A frontend portal for employees, licensing for partners, ... are included in the upcoming phases.
Tintrio
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Multi-language, multi-domain e-commerce website that sells paint supplies. Features include a custom color picker tool, integrations with bookkeeping software, integrated register in the physical store, custom made CMS elements for the client to use when building pages, ...
Koffiebranderij Vandekerckhove
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E-commerce website that sells coffee, tea and related products. Features include integrations with bookkeeping software, integrated register in the physical store, ...
Soft skills
Leadership and team management
Strategic decision-making
Project management
Effective communication
