Emond de Weerd, Developer in Lucca, Italy
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Emond de Weerd

Verified Expert  in Engineering

Software Developer

Location
Lucca, Italy
Toptal Member Since
November 28, 2022

Emond enjoys building software using his ability to weigh options and keep an eye on pivotal interests and risks to deliver maximum value. He has a natural tendency to look for solutions that makes creating a system and the system itself better. Emond's pragmatic approach and desire for feedback ensure fast delivery of a working portion of the product as smoothly as possible. He has worked in many fields, ranging from governmental organizations to healthcare, from banking to 3D-CAD support.

Portfolio

Freelance Clients
C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server 2017, C#.NET, Troubleshooting, Technical Leadership...
Synera (formerly ELISE)
C#, .NET, .NET Core, WPF 3D, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Hoops...
ABN AMRO Bank
Sparx Enterprise Architecture, ArchiMate, Azure, IBM Cloud...

Experience

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Windows, .NET, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), .NET Core, REST, Microsoft SQL Server, JSON, Agile

The most amazing...

...system I've developed allowed multiple users to interact quickly with vast amounts of rapidly changing exchange data involving stocks and options.

Work Experience

Solutions Architect

2021 - PRESENT
Freelance Clients
  • Guided clients in architectural decisions while migrating to a microservice architecture.
  • Directed development teams in technical decisions and processes.
  • Collaborated as part of the leadership teams in the role of architect.
Technologies: C#, .NET, Azure, SQL Server 2017, C#.NET, Troubleshooting, Technical Leadership, APIs, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Visual Studio .NET, Back-end, Entity Framework Core, JavaScript, Team Leadership, Desktop App Development, Windows UI, Technical Architecture, Architecture, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Desktop Software, API Integration, User Interface (UI), ASP.NET Core, Front-end Development, Full-stack Development, Back-end Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Third-party APIs, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), REST APIs, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), HTTP, Networking, JSON, SQL Server 2012, Software Consulting, Software Consultant, Win32, ADO.NET, LINQ, Win32 API

Software Architect

2020 - 2021
Synera (formerly ELISE)
  • Designed and implemented features for an innovative system that allowed mechanical engineers to design, test, optimize and generate components.
  • Guided multiple teams of developers in both the development process and architectural decisions.
  • Devised the roadmap for the research and development (R&D) department for the architecture and development process.
  • Advised the founders on the future state architecture.
Technologies: C#, .NET, .NET Core, WPF 3D, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Hoops, OpenCL, Azure, Python, Scripting, Agile, Scrum, Less, CI/CD Pipelines, C#.NET, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, CAD, 3D CAD, Simulations, Technical Leadership, 3D, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Visual Studio .NET, DirectX 11, Graphics, Rendering, Team Leadership, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Desktop App Development, Windows UI, Technical Architecture, Leadership, Architecture, Project Management, CTO, Windows App Development, Windows Desktop Software, API Integration, User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, Full-stack Development, 3D Rendering, Microsoft Visual Studio, Third-party APIs, REST APIs, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Win32, ADO.NET, LINQ, Win32 API, 3D Modeling, 3D Architecture, 3D Graphics

Domain Architect

2020 - 2020
ABN AMRO Bank
  • Designed and wrote solution intents by aligning stakeholders in business and IT, maintaining the future state architecture for the global markets department.
  • Guided multiple teams of developers before and during the implementation of solutions.
  • Advised management on the future state architecture.
Technologies: Sparx Enterprise Architecture, ArchiMate, Azure, IBM Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Murex, Python, SQL Server 2016, Oracle, C#.NET, Technical Leadership, APIs, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Back-end, ASP.NET, Entity Framework Core, Team Leadership, Data Extraction, Technical Architecture, Leadership, Architecture, Cloud Architecture, API Integration, Stock Market, Stock Exchange, Full-stack Development, Back-end Development, Third-party APIs, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), ADO.NET, Fintech

Senior IT Development Engineer

2019 - 2020
ABN AMRO Bank
  • Designed, built, and maintained applications used by the risk assessment department to assess the bank's position in the global markets.
  • Led a team of developers and testers (including their respective technical assessments).
  • Created and maintained the architecture and design of a portfolio of applications and components.
  • Advised management on future technology directions.
Technologies: .NET, ASP.NET, WCF Web Services, Azure DevOps, Git, Agile, Scrum, Continuous Delivery (CD), C#.NET, Troubleshooting, SQL, Root Cause Analysis, Architecture, Technical Leadership, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Visual Studio .NET, Back-end, Entity Framework Core, Team Leadership, Data Extraction, Technical Architecture, Leadership, ASP.NET MVC, Full-stack, Microsoft SQL Server, Trading, ASP.NET Core, Front-end Development, Stock Market, Stock Exchange, Full-stack Development, Back-end Development, C#, Microsoft Visual Studio, Third-party APIs, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), REST APIs, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), HTTP, Networking, JSON, ADO.NET, LINQ, Fintech

Software Developer

2013 - 2019
Optiver NL
  • Designed, built, and maintained low-latency applications used by Optiver's exchange traders.
  • Led a team of developers and testers and performed their respective technical assessments.
  • Advised upper management on future technology directions.
Technologies: .NET, Git, Jira, Jira REST API, Confluence, Stash, .NET Core, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Google Protocol Buffer, Windows Services, Agile, Kanban, C#.NET WinForms, C#.NET, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Performance, High-load, Technical Leadership, Windows Forms (WinForms), APIs, Software Architecture, Visual Studio .NET, DirectX 11, Graphics, Back-end, Team Leadership, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Desktop App Development, Windows UI, Technical Architecture, Leadership, Architecture, Full-stack, Project Management, Windows App Development, Windows Desktop Software, API Integration, User Interface (UI), Trading, ASP.NET Core, Front-end Development, Stock Market, Stock Exchange, Full-stack Development, Back-end Development, C#, Microsoft Visual Studio, Third-party APIs, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), REST APIs, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), HTTP, Networking, JSON, Win32, LINQ, Win32 API, Fintech

IT Architect

1997 - 2013
Info Support
  • Migrated a Visual Basic 6.0 and ASP system to an SOA with C#, Windows Communication Foundation (WCF), and ASP.NET.
  • Introduced an SOA by preparing a logical and technical architecture that integrated with existing systems and proved the feasibility with a minimal showcase.
  • Prepared project start architectures, logical solution architectures, and technical solution architectures for multiple teams while guiding the implementation through hands-on collaboration.
Technologies: C#, .NET, WCF Web Services, ASP.NET, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), SQL Server 2008, Rational Unified Process (RUP), Scrum, Test-driven Development (TDD), C#.NET, Troubleshooting, SQL, Root Cause Analysis, OpenGL, WPF 3D, 3D, Windows Forms (WinForms), APIs, Software Architecture, Solution Architecture, Visual Studio .NET, Graphics, Rendering, 3D Graphics Engines, Back-end, Entity Framework Core, JavaScript, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Desktop App Development, Windows UI, Universal Windows Platform (UWP), Technical Architecture, ASP.NET MVC, Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Full-stack, Project Management, Microsoft SQL Server, GitHub, Windows App Development, Windows Desktop Software, API Integration, User Interface (UI), ASP.NET Core, Front-end Development, Full-stack Development, Back-end Development, 3D Rendering, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), Microsoft Visual Studio, Third-party APIs, REST APIs, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), HTTP, Networking, JSON, SQL Server 2012, Software Consulting, Software Consultant, Win32, ADO.NET, LINQ, Win32 API, 3D CAD, 3D Modeling, 3D Architecture, 3D Graphics, C++

Validation Service

A .NET service that validated incoming files with stock exchange data on positions and risks to detect missing or corrupt data as early as possible, to improve the successful nightly execution of the nightly reports.

3D Procedural CAD Tool for Mechanical Engineers

https://www.synera.io/platform
A Windows desktop application (WPF and OpenGL) that allows mechanical engineers to design, test, and adjust models based on a domain-specific language. As a collaborating software architect, I guided two teams of developers with the implementation of the domain-specific language and the 3D editor and designer that transformed the way mechanical engineers perform their job.

Trading System

A Windows desktop and server application that allows traders at high-frequency trading companies to assess their portfolio positions, trade risk against the current exchange prices, and communicate in near real-time with fellow traders and clients. Speed, accuracy, and the possibility to handle huge datasets are the most eye-catching features that allow traders to take calculated risks confidently.

Languages

C#, C#.NET, SQL, JavaScript, C++, Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), Python, Less

Frameworks

.NET, Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), .NET Core, ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core, ADO.NET, Entity Framework Core, Rational Unified Process (RUP), Google Protocol Buffer, OpenCL, ASP.NET MVC

Libraries/APIs

Windows Forms (WinForms), REST APIs, LINQ, Win32 API, DirectX 11, Jira REST API, Entity Framework, OpenGL, Protobuf

Tools

Visual Studio, Visual Studio .NET, Microsoft Visual Studio, Git, Jira, Confluence, Stash, C#.NET WinForms, ArchiMate, Murex, WPF 3D, CAD, GitHub

Paradigms

REST, Desktop App Development, Windows App Development, Object-oriented Programming (OOP), Scrum, Test-driven Development (TDD), Agile, Kanban, Azure DevOps, Continuous Delivery (CD)

Platforms

Windows, Windows UI, Win32, Azure, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle, Universal Windows Platform (UWP), Windows Desktop

Storage

JSON, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2017

Other

Architecture, APIs, Software Architecture, Back-end, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Technical Architecture, Windows Desktop Software, API Integration, User Interface (UI), Front-end Development, Full-stack Development, Back-end Development, Third-party APIs, HTTP, Networking, Software Consulting, Software Consultant, Agile Practices, Troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Leadership, 3D, Solution Architecture, Graphics, Rendering, 3D Graphics Engines, Team Leadership, Data Extraction, Leadership, Full-stack, CTO, Trading, Stock Market, Stock Exchange, 3D Rendering, Fintech, 3D Modeling, 3D Architecture, 3D Graphics, WCF Web Services, Windows Services, Sparx Enterprise Architecture, IBM Cloud, Hoops, Scripting, CI/CD Pipelines, Performance, High-load, 3D CAD, Simulations, Cloud Architecture

Industry Expertise

Project Management

JANUARY 2011 - JANUARY 2015

MCPD: Windows Azure Developer

Microsoft

JANUARY 2007 - JANUARY 2015

MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer

Microsoft

JANUARY 2000 - JANUARY 2013

Microsoft Certified Trainer

Microsoft

JANUARY 1999 - JANUARY 2011

MCPD: Windows Developer

Microsoft

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