Back-end Developer & Analyst

Contributed to the backend architecture of the AI tooling platform, emphasizing modular components and Hexagonal Architecture to support training loops, data ingestion, and evaluation workloads. Aligned components with on-premise and cloud deployment standards.

Implemented experiment management features and dashboards to streamline dataset curation, hyperparameter tuning, and model evaluations, with backend services handling large data transfers and secure access.

Extended CRUD operations and ensured testing coverage using JUnit and integration tests; maintained code quality through peer reviews, SonarQube analysis, and adherence to Spring Boot and data layer best practices.

The Advanced Project Generator (APG) is an internal productivity tool for Aquafin that automates and accelerates the setup of OT and PLC projects. The system consists of three integrated modules:

Network Management: inventories and manages network devices on the production network and verifies their availability via ping tests (including historical logs and filtering capabilities).

Version Control: centrally stores, organizes, and manages documents and files per installation or device on a server, with full version tracking.

Code Management: automatically generates baseline PLC projects in the appropriate PLC software based on predefined templates.

Contributed to modernization of AI platform modules by migrating components to a modular, cloud-ready architecture with containerization and service separation.

Implemented Java-based microservices and service orchestration to enable scalable model training workflows and data pipelines.

Created documentation and migration plans, interfacing APIs, and supported rollout with incremental updates across environments.

The combined effort for the Flemish Government involved two critical applications:

IDM (Identity Management): handling user management and access rights, migrating the legacy architecture to a virtual cloud environment in AWS while introducing new business functionalities.

Domino (Dossier Minderjarigen Opvolgsysteem): managing cases related to youth assistance, maintaining and modernizing the system by expanding functionalities and upgrading legacy components.

Contributed to several full-stack applications within the acADDemICT program, combining architectural design with end-to-end software delivery. Designed and refined ER models, data flows, and system architectures to improve scalability and maintainability.

Developed core backend functionalities using Java and Spring Boot, including authentication, booking workflows, and account management features.

Integrated Angular frontends with RESTful APIs to deliver smooth, user-friendly interfaces.

Performed refactoring for performance improvements, optimized reusable front-end components, and conducted end-to-end testing to ensure consistent quality.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align analysis, design, and implementation across each project phase.

The acADDemICT program included TogethAir, a simulated airline ticket broker platform; R-ESCue, a mobile web application for detecting missing children; and Matchman, an internal tool for matching consultants with client opportunities.

Developed a full ETL and reporting solution for Volvo’s production data, transforming operational data into actionable insights for manufacturing optimization.

Designed and implemented data flows in SSIS and SSAS, building a star-schema-based data warehouse for structured analysis.

Created analytical models and performance dashboards in Excel to visualize data patterns and support management decisions.

Participated in the complete BI development cycle from functional analysis to technical delivery, ensuring data integrity and consistency throughout.

The assignment for Volvo Cars optimized the production line for dashboard assembly, including automatic data entry means, optimized picklists, and an analysis model for management.