Experience
Microsoft 365 Architect
As a Microsoft 365 Architect at Involv, I focus on driving innovation and efficiency through:
โข Research & Development (R&D): Exploring and implementing cutting-edge solutions to enhance our Microsoft 365 offerings.
โข End-to-End Test Automation: Ensuring quality control by developing automated tests that guarantee seamless performance and reliability.
โข CI/CD with GitHub: Streamlining deployment pipelines to deliver continuous integration and delivery for robust and scalable solutions.
My work combines technical expertise with a passion for improving collaboration and productivity within Microsoft 365 environments.
Solutions Architect
As a Solutions Architect at IceFire Studios/PointFire, I focus on the development and maintenance of the PointFire Translator Express product. My role includes integrating CI/CD pipelines on GitHub, implementing automated testing processes, and advancing innovation through Research and Development (R&D) initiatives involving OpenAI and Microsoft Graph.
By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and automation, I aim to deliver powerful and reliable tools that enhance multilingual collaboration and productivity.
Lead DevTools Engineer
As the Lead DevTools Engineer at Rapid, I played a key role in advancing developer productivity and API integration. I led the implementation of the RapidAPI client for Visual Studio Code, which reached an impressive milestone of 500,000 installs worldwide.
In addition, I managed and guided a talented team of developers to create and deploy additional Visual Studio Code extensions, focusing on improving API quality, linting, and streamlining the development process. These efforts contributed to a more efficient and robust development ecosystem for API users globally.
Lead Architect for Microsoft 365
As the Lead Architect at Happeo, I was responsible for defining the strategic vision for integrating Happeo with Microsoft 365. This involved extensive R&D, ensuring seamless interoperability, and developing new features to enhance the user experience within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Engineering Lead
As an Engineering Lead, I was responsible for aligning global teams and driving innovation across Valo's product suite. I owned the Valo extensibility model, ensuring partners and clients could effectively customize the product while maintaining performance and reliability. Additionally, I collaborated closely with support and partner sales teams to provide technical assistance and streamline deployment processes.
Trainer
As a trainer at U2U, I designed and delivered comprehensive courses on Angular, TypeScript, Microsoft 365, and Azure. My role involved mentoring developers, creating hands-on labs, and ensuring participants gained practical expertise in these technologies.
Senior Office 365 Consultant & Office 365 MVP
At Ventigrate, I led SharePoint development projects focused on document management, workflow automation, and intranet design. During the time at Ventigrate, I became an Office 365 MVP, I also contributed to the community through blogging, speaking engagements, and knowledge sharing.
Senior SharePoint Consultant
I specialized in SharePoint 2007-2013 development, branding, intranet, and implementation projects. My role included designing scalable solutions, training end-users, and optimizing SharePoint environments for enterprise clients.
Junior System Engineer
In my first year at Electrabel, I was responsible for installing and maintaining SharePoint environments, ensuring optimal performance and security. In my second year, I expanded my role by developing a planning system and issue management tools, streamlining internal processes and improving efficiency.
Side projects
President
BIWUG is the Belgian Information Worker User Group which I joined in 2013. Together with a team of eight people, we organize events related to Office 365 & SharePoint.
Maintainer
Front Matter is a CMS that runs within Visual Studio Code. It gives you the power and control of a full-blown CMS while also providing you the flexibility and speed of the static site generator of your choice like: Hugo, Jekyll, Docusaurus, NextJs, Gatsby, and many more...
Owner
Pimp Your Own Device - such as laptops, notebooks, tablets with unique stickers by artists from within the tech community. Show your sticker love and make your device, even more, yours by sticking your favorite messages on them.
Maintainer
Demo Time - Script your coding demos to perfection with this VS Code extension - no typos, no missteps, just flawless, stress-free presentations every time. Execute each demo step seamlessly, just like advancing through a slide presentation!
Skills & Expertise
Development
Community
Awards & Recognition
Microsoft MVP
Awarded for community leadership and technical expertise in Microsoft 365 Development and Developer Technologies.
GitHub Star
Recognized for outstanding contributions to the GitHub community and open source projects.
Google Developer Expert
Awarded for expertise in web development and a strong commitment to the developer community.