Experienced Full-Stack .NET/Azure Developer | Solution Architect | Scrum Coach
Experienced Microsoft software specialist with 25+ years in delivering high-quality solutions across Microsoft technologies. Extensive expertise in software development for government, financial, and insurance sectors. Specialized in scalable enterprise software using .NET, C#, Azure, and TypeScript. Focused on system architecture, development process optimization, and team leadership. Enthusiastic professional committed to achieving results through collaboration and strong work ethic.
Athora has to periodically submit reports to the DNB and AFM. Within the team I worked in, we automated these processes using web applications/APIs and Azure services such as Databricks and PowerBI. My work included training and coaching the in-house modelers, setting up and monitoring the system architecture and CI/CD pipelines, realizing the technical framework and migrating existing applications to Azure.
I have worked on various self-service web applications to support students and employees, including the realization of the Student DMS and Education DMS, and the expansion of existing intranet applications. I was responsible for the design and development of the digital files, linking these files to existing information systems, expanding and improving the intranet and self-service applications, and implementing quality improvements in the development process.
As a senior developer of the portal team, I worked on the digitalization of the courts within the project "MijnZaak". In addition, I was responsible for the realization of the OTAP street of the Microsoft segment and I maintained, expanded and migrated the existing intranet to SharePoint 2013.
As a scrum coach/master I was responsible for the introduction and adoption of Scrum within the development department and the business. In addition, I expanded, maintained and migrated the application platform (SharePoint 2010 and BizTalk).
IPParking develops a standalone parking system. I built an overarching microservices platform that aggregates all parking systems, with which parking transactions, payments, reservations and customer profiles can be managed. Based on this platform I built a self-service portal for users of the IPParking systems.
In this project, the functionality of a frequently used desktop application in the construction world was converted to a web application (RIA). I translated the functional requirements into architecture and technical solutions, supervised a full-time junior developer and carried out the implementation in ASP.Net, WCF web services and JavaScript/Ajax.
Building a new extranet system based on SharePoint for Achmea, with which new propositions can be put online quickly. As part of the Enterprise Services team I was responsible for the connection to a SAP backend system, designing and implementing the code generator for the SAP interfaces, the domain model, the context model and building web parts and user controls.
At Theodoor Gilissen Bankiers I have carried out various projects, including building web applications, migrating the intranet to SharePoint, realizing customer mail runs and integrating banking systems using ETL tools. I was responsible for drawing up the planning, analyzing the system requirements, designing the application and the data model, implementing, testing and rolling out to production.
2-Way Traffic offered entertainment services worldwide, ranging from TV call games and SMS chats to warning messages for the police. I have co-developed the SMS system, where I was responsible for implementing gateways to various operators, designing and implementing the SMS workflows and testing.
The army developed a system for displaying the situation on the battlefield, for which I have realized several modules. I was responsible for setting up the architecture, implementation and testing of the modules.
At Corus my team build the software for controlling the oven in a new cold rolling mill. I was responsible for coordinating the development team, drawing up the system requirements, the architecture and the data model, performing tests and the implementation. I used technologies such as C#, SQL Server 2000, Visual Studio 2003 and worked according to TDD.
Siemens has had a distributed test management system developed for registering test results in the test trajectory of telephones. I have participated in the functional requirements and architecture teams, realized various modules and was responsible for coordinating the backend development team. In doing so I have used technologies such as C#, .Net, Web services, SQL Server 2000 and have worked according to TDD.
Thales has developed an ATM network, for which I built a network management system by extending HP Openview with custom modules. I was responsible for coordinating the development team, setting up the architecture, designing and implementing various modules and testing.
Development of the calibration system for electronic gas meters. Development of Windows driver for a custom PCI card. Development of software for a multisensor for home automation. Development of software for a smart light switch with motion sensor.
"In recent years I have come to know Robert as a positive and valuable team player who collaborates effectively in projects; Robert has the ability to transfer knowledge and provide support where needed. With his extensive knowledge of C#, .NET, Azure and web technologies, Robert, within Athora, has proven to be able to map and automate complex business processes. In addition, Robert stands out for his analytical skills, pragmatic approach and ability to find creative solutions to complex issues. He has a good balance between technical expertise and a professional attitude in every project he works on."
Product Owner - Athora
"Robert is a highly experienced and knowledgeable DevOps who has in-depth knowledge of C# and database setup. Robert knows how to get up to speed quickly and has the ability to structure complex issues and come up with good solutions. In addition to his substantive expertise, Robert has taken the team he works with to a higher level. Robert is a very pleasant person to work with, motivated and positively critical."
Project Manager - Athora
"Robert has a lot of substantive knowledge (particularly .Net and SharePoint) and is very capable of sharing and transferring this knowledge. He actively thinks along with project leaders/product owners and is critical at the right moments. He is also a pleasant colleague, with whom everyone enjoys working together. Definitely an asset to the team!"
Product Owner - VU
"Robert introduced scrum at the AFM in a smooth way to both the development team and the business. As a scrum master and for his development work on the Microsoft platform (such as SharePoint) I would hire Robert again in the future without a doubt."
Advisor/Analyst - AFM
"Robert worked for us on a system in which various IP Parking services are connected to each other by means of various services. This allows end users to view their own data and transactions on a personal web page and parking has become easier. Robert developed all components of the system according to the agile development method and delivered the system. The system is scalable and set up in such a way that adjustments can be implemented well. The collaboration with Robert went very well, he carried out the project independently. Robert is versatile and has a lot of knowledge and experience in setting up and executing projects. Other characteristics: enterprising, enthusiastic, thinks along well, nice colleague."
Manager R&D - IP Parking