Freelancer profile translated to English.

Description

I am Alexander Verschelde, 35 years young, with about 7 years of experience as a full stack developer. Currently, I am employed at a small company specializing in Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software. My responsibilities include the development and implementation of various applications. For the frontend, I use React and Blazor, while for the backend, I leverage my expertise in .NET Core. Additionally, I use Node-RED for seamless integration with external systems like ERP and OPC.

Concurrently, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI) through distance learning at the Open University. This ongoing study in AI allows me to further refine my technical skills and stay updated with the latest developments in this exciting field.

I am not just about writing code; I also have a strong focus on delivering high-quality code. Furthermore, I am a strong advocate for teamwork and effective communication, as I believe these are key to successfully completing projects. My customer focus is a driving force behind my work. I have been involved in direct interaction with clients, both remotely and on-site, and am capable of thinking functionally about problems and change requests. This allows me to ultimately provide technical solutions that meet my clients' needs.

Moreover, I am adept at adapting to different company cultures, which enables me to integrate seamlessly into various organizations and collaborate efficiently with different teams.

I am ready to leverage my expertise as a freelancer and seize new opportunities. Together, we can work on exciting projects and create technical solutions that will elevate your business to new heights.

Languages

Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

JAN DE NUL
Software engineer
August 2024 - Today (2 years)
• Overview: Developing and maintaining applications used on Jan De Nul's maritime vessels.
• Responsibilities: ○ Back-end development with .NET 8 and front-end interfaces using Blazor. ○ Containerization of multiple components (APIs, database, Nginx server, HiveMQ MQTT broker) via Docker Compose on a Linux environment. ○ Setting up and managing an MQTT broker (HiveMQ) for real-time data exchange between distributed systems on ships.
• Achievements: ○ Streamlined deployment processes, reducing setup time through effective Docker orchestration. ○ Improved data communication reliability aboard maritime vessels by introducing a robust MQTT architecture.
• Tech stack: ○ .NET 8 ○ Blazor ○ Docker ○ HiveMQ
Xylos
Data engineer
March 2024 - August 2024 (5 months)
• Overview: Engaged in diverse .NET and JavaScript projects, including WCF services and front-end refactoring initiatives.
• Key Projects & Contributions: ○ WCF .NET Project: Maintained and enhanced existing WCF services for improved performance and reliability. ○ Office App Migration: Converted a legacy Angular application into a React NextJS solution for a more modern and scalable front end. ○ Data Engineering & Predictive Analysis: Built statistical models and basic machine learning pipelines to predict employee driving behavior, focusing on data ingestion, cleaning, and feature engineering.
• Achievements: ○ Significantly reduced code complexity by migrating to NextJS, enhancing maintainability and performance. ○ Delivered actionable insights on driving patterns by implementing regression and classification methods.
• Tech stack: ○ Next.js ○ WCF ○ Microsoft Fabric / Azure Synapse
Flagstone
Full-Stack software engineer
June 2020 - March 2024 (3 years and 9 months)
• Focus: Specialized in developing and deploying MES software to streamline production floor operations across a variety of industries.
• Major Accomplishments: ○ Prototyping New MES Features: Ensured efficient integration and reduced errors on the shop floor by deploying pilot solutions prior to full-scale rollout. ○ Extrusion Industry (IPB): Created a shopfloor app to manage orders with enhanced precision, reducing operational errors. ○ Chemical Industry (Christeyns): Integrated a real-time data exchange system using Node-RED, improving decision-making speed. ○ Metal Assembly Industry (Silbbox): Developed a platform for assembly scheduling, real-time welding/electricity data capture, and improved production analysis. ○ Contributed to Mydibell (food industry) and Vanheede (waste management) by enhancing software infrastructure without the initial prototyping phase.
• Tech Stack: ○ ReactJS / React Native ○ .Net Core / Node.js / Node-RED / WebApi / SOAP / Hangfire