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Hire BoudewijnBoudewijn van Breukelen
Verified Expert in Engineering
People Management Developer
Location
Lochem, Netherlands
Toptal Member Since
February 25, 2016
With a unique talent for understanding client needs beyond technical jargon, Bo excels in translating concepts into high-quality software. He is proficient in several well-known coding languages and brings ideas to fruition while ensuring a seamless process. He prioritizes listening, strategic thinking, and effective planning. Whether what's needed is precise code or a lead with a keen eye on the budget, Bo is up to it. He elevates any software project, going beyond the code.
Portfolio
Alphatron Signage
TypeScript, Angular, MongoDB, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, HTML, CSS...
Loan Appraiser
MySQL, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, REST, Android, PHP, Git, jQuery, IntelliJ IDEA...
IP Digital Signage Solutions
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Node.js, MongoDB, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, Git...
Experience
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
MacOS, IntelliJ IDEA, GitHub, TypeScript, MongoDB, Angular
The most amazing...
...aspect of my work is turning ideas into functional and elegant software solutions that exactly match the client's needs.
Work Experience
Software Engineer
2022 - PRESENT
Alphatron Signage
- Designed, built, and implemented a digital signage platform for public transportation, upon client's request. I did the architecture, hired the team, and worked with them for almost two years to make a top-of-the-line product running on many buses.
- Worked on the completely serverless environment, running on AWS and MongoDB Atlas using IOT messaging between the AWS back end and the Linux-based media players in the vehicles.
- Developed the front end and the TypeScript software running on the Linux players. The front end is made in Angular. My co-workers created the custom Linux OS, and my colleague and I shared the back-end development work.
Technologies: TypeScript, Angular, MongoDB, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Git, IntelliJ IDEA, REST, People Management, Project Management, Node.js
CTO
2014 - 2022
Loan Appraiser
- Created the product's function and technical design. Loan Appraiser is a tablet-based service for loan officers in the field to efficiently assess a business for microloans.
- Created the Loan Appraiser back end in PHP with a MySQL database hosted in an AWS environment.
- Created Android tablet apps for the loan-officers in the field.
- Developed a REST API with data integration between the loan appraiser and core banking systems.
- Implemented the cloud application on Amazon's hosting platform using EC2 and other services.
- Implemented SSL, tablet-based data encryption, and several additional security layers to comply with strict banking security demands.
Technologies: MySQL, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, REST, Android, PHP, Git, jQuery, IntelliJ IDEA, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software Engineer
2017 - 2021
IP Digital Signage Solutions
- Performed software development for their digital signage platform. The back end is in Node.js, the front end is in JavaScript/HTML/CSS, and their Android app is in Android Java.
- Worked together with the owner on maturing their platform to a usable state.
- Migrated the entire environment to AWS, increasing the performance and availability.
Technologies: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Node.js, MongoDB, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Java, Git, jQuery, TypeScript, IntelliJ IDEA, REST, People Management
Software Developer
2014 - 2019
Wandelen in Nederland
- Created a functional design of the new Wandelen App for Android and iOS.
- Managed several iOS and Android developers to develop mobile apps.
- Created a back-end REST API for communication with the apps.
- Developed a back-end administrator to manage the hiking content.
- Created several API web services to pull and push data from and to our partners.
Technologies: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, MySQL, REST, PHP, Google Maps JavaScript API 3, Git, jQuery, IntelliJ IDEA, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Node.js
Technical Project Manager
2008 - 2016
Oracle
- Managed several internal application-related projects.
- Developed various internal applications to make the work of internal customer support engineers easier and more efficient.
- Built a web-based telephony application handling incoming and outgoing phone calls for customer support used by all Oracle Customer Support employees.
Technologies: Oracle Business Intelligence Applications (OBIA), MySQL, JavaScript, Perl, PHP, People Management, Project Management, CSS
IT Manager
2006 - 2008
Moniforce
- Managed a team of system and software support engineers.
- Implemented several IT standards for security, redundancy, and performance.
- Set up IT infrastructure for a new office from start to end.
- Created SLAs with our Saas and on-premise clients.
- Implemented an IT support ticketing system (Exact) with a self-built client web front end.
Technologies: Linux, MySQL, PHP, JavaScript, CSS, People Management, Project Management
Software Developer
2000 - 2003
CGI
- Built several customer support applications for both internal and external users. I made customer support accessible to customers through the internet.
- Developed several applications to make the support process more efficient, along with notification services notifying employees of high-priority issues at customers.
- Created a customer support application for the IT department of CGI, then called CMS Wireless Data Solutions in BMC Remedy.
Technologies: BMC Remedy, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, HTML
Experience
Loan Appraiser
Loan appraiser is a productivity-enhancing tool targeted at loan officers. This tablet-based solution replaces paper forms and spreadsheets that many banks and microfinance institutions still use.
The key functionalities are to assist loan officers in effectively assessing the creditworthiness of farm households and small businesses and to structure the loans based on repayment capacity. The app produces a state-of-the-art credit report in PDF format, complete with the loan budget, balance sheet, month-on-month cash flow projections, analytics, GPS-based land measurement, photos of activities, and collateral details.
The key functionalities are to assist loan officers in effectively assessing the creditworthiness of farm households and small businesses and to structure the loans based on repayment capacity. The app produces a state-of-the-art credit report in PDF format, complete with the loan budget, balance sheet, month-on-month cash flow projections, analytics, GPS-based land measurement, photos of activities, and collateral details.
Wandelen in Nederland
http://appwandelen.nl"Wandelen" is the most popular app for hiking in the Netherlands. It has about 40,000 users and over 3,000 hiking trails spread over the entire country.
The app allows users to find a trail by showing them on a map and with the use of filters. Trails with a GPS tracker (about 50% of them) can be followed on the map. If no GPS tracker is available, users can contribute by recording it while they walk.
The app allows users to find a trail by showing them on a map and with the use of filters. Trails with a GPS tracker (about 50% of them) can be followed on the map. If no GPS tracker is available, users can contribute by recording it while they walk.
Emergency Loan System
I created an emergency loan system for a bank in Ghana. With this system, people in Ghana can apply for a small loan from their smartphone, a feature phone (using unstructured supplementary service data) or from a website. I created all three front-end applications, the API, and the back-end CRM to handle the entire process.
Skills
Languages
CSS, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript, Perl, Java
Frameworks
Slim, Angular, Express.js
Libraries/APIs
Node.js, Google Maps JavaScript API 3, MooTools, jQuery, REST APIs, React
Tools
Git, PhpStorm, IntelliJ IDEA, Vim Text Editor, Android Studio, Oracle Business Intelligence Applications (OBIA), GitHub, BMC Remedy
Paradigms
REST
Storage
MongoDB, SQLite, MySQL
Platforms
Debian Linux, Linux, Android, Amazon Web Services (AWS), MacOS, WordPress
Industry Expertise
Project Management
Other
People Management
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