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Nathan Y. Van GierdegomNY

Nathan Y. Van Gierdegom

Lead Front-End Engineer

€850/day
Gent, BE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Nathan Y.

As a Front-End Engineer with almost a decade of experience, my work centers on leading teams and crafting seamless digital experiences. Currently serving as Lead Front-End Engineer for an e-commerce platform, I guide a team of developers and external collaborators to optimize performance and ensure a user-centric, high-quality interface. My role emphasizes establishing development standards, mentoring team members, and driving innovation in front-end technology.

With a focus on UX/UI engineering and enterprise architecture, I align technical implementation with business objectives through cross-functional collaboration. By fostering knowledge sharing and implementing best practices, I aim to deliver scalable, intuitive solutions that enhance user experiences and support business growth in the ever-evolving frontend landscape.
  • Dutch

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Gent (up to 50km), Antwerpen (up to 50km), Brussel (up to 50km)

Experience

  • TVH Parts Holding
    Lead Frontend Engineer Ecommerce
    E-COMMERCE
    January 2025 - Today (1 year and 7 months)
    Waregem, Belgium
    •Lead a team of in-house front-end engineers and external engineers, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
    •Drive performance optimization of the React-based e-commerce platform, ensuring a seamless user experience.
    •Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including back-end developers, designers, and product managers, to align technical implementation with business goals.
    •Establish front-end development standards and best practices to ensure maintainable and high-quality code.
    •Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on technical and professional growth.
    •Identify and implement innovative solutions to stay ahead in e-commerce technology.
    React.js React Query tanstack router Next.js TailwindCSS
  • AGFA - Gevaert
    Front-end Lead
    CHEMICAL
    January 2024 - December 2024 (11 months)
    Mortsel, Belgium
    My mission at Agfa is to spearhead the design and implementation of a design system and component library for user-friendly interfaces with a consistent visual identity and user experience across applications for Agfa's MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) currently utilized by hundreds of clients across various domains such as stock, planning, quality, production dispatching & registration and even control of physical production facilities.

    I also help train and educate the junior developers in modern frontend development and tooling, as well as update the frontend development strategy and workflow to adhere to modern industry standards.

    I aim to craft a cutting-edge user experience that not only revitalizes AGFA's interfaces but also serves as a dependable foundation for the entire team's projects.
    User Experience Design User Interface Design Design Systems component libraries front-end architecture
  • LYNX Beleggen
    Senior Front-end Engineer
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    January 2022 - January 2024 (2 years)
    Ghent, Belgium
    In 2022, spearheaded the complete UI overhaul of Lynx's stock trading web application, significantly boosting user experience and functionality. Implemented a suite of development tools and practices to enhance application consistency and reduce bugs. In 2023, led the ground-up rebuild of the trading application's front end, integrating state-of-the-art technologies to streamline feature deployment and enhance the developer and user experience alike.
    Next.js Angular TailwindCSS UI/UX Design IT Architecture

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Education

  • Bachelor, New Media and Communication Technologies
    Howest
    2016
    Bachelor, New Media and Communication Technologies
  • Bachelor, Applied IT
    Toegepaste Informatica
    2012
    Bachelor, Applied IT

Certifications

  • New Media and Communication Technology
    Howest
    2016

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