About Me

"I’m a freelance software engineer and technical lead with over 10 years of experience turning complex challenges into simple, scalable solutions. As a team lead, I’ve driven innovative projects in cloud architecture, IoT, and DevOps, enabling businesses to thrive in highly connected environments. I combine hands-on development with leadership, empowering teams to achieve their best."

Skills

Cloud Architecture

“Designing scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.”

Specialized in Azure cloud services with extensive experience in transitioning legacy systems to modern, scalable architectures. Implemented event-sourced designs for high-availability IoT platforms.

IoT Solutions

“Transforming raw data into actionable insights.”


Expertise in building IoT systems that aggregate telemetry data from connected devices. Developed large-scale solutions for real-time monitoring and predictive analytics, enabling smarter operations.

DevOps Excellence

“Streamlining workflows and deployments with automation.”

Proficient in CI/CD pipeline design, infrastructure as code (IaC), and containerized deployments using Kubernetes and Azure Container Apps. Optimized deployment processes for efficiency and reliability.

Technical Leadership And
Project Management

“Empowering teams to innovate and succeed.”

Led cross-functional teams of developers, testers, and analysts across global locations. Mentored and onboarded junior developers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Software Development

“Building robust, maintainable, and test-driven applications.”

+ 10 years Hands-on experience with .NET, RabbitMQ, and Angular. Advocates for clean code practices, test-driven development (TDD), and SOLID principles to ensure long-term maintainability.

User-Centric Design

“Creating tools that simplify complex operations.”

Developed user-friendly interfaces for global tracking and monitoring systems. Focused on intuitive UX design that improves user productivity and satisfaction.

Key Achievements

  • "Scaled an IoT telemetry platform to support global operations, handling data from hundreds of thousands of containers."

  • "Transitioned legacy on-prem systems to Azure cloud, ensuring improved scalability and performance."

  • "Designed and implemented an event-sourced architecture, enabling historical tracking of business and user events."

  • "Developed real-time monitoring tools for cargo containers, enabling proactive issue resolution and improved customer satisfaction."

  • "Led and mentored a global team of developers, testers, and analysts, fostering collaboration and delivering key projects on time."

  • "Streamlined deployment workflows, introducing modern DevOps practices and containerized deployments to simplify operations."

  • "Created tools for correlating IoT telemetry with booking data, driving actionable insights for operational planning."

  • "Successfully managed cross-functional teams and coordinated stakeholders across multiple countries, ensuring alignment and timely delivery of large-scale IoT projects."

Experience

Highlights of the last 3 years

Smart Reefer IoT Solution

"Built a scalable IoT telemetry platform to manage over 250,000 smart reefers globally. Delivered real-time monitoring tools that transformed logistics operations and reduced cargo claims."

Reefer Tracking For Agencies

"Designed and launched a user-friendly global tracking tool for MSC agencies, enabling real-time reefer tracking and predictive cargo analytics."

DevOps Engineering

"Led the DevOps transformation for MSC’s IoT platform by implementing infrastructure as code, streamlining CI/CD pipelines, and transitioning to containerized deployments. Simplified architecture during a large-scale Azure tenant migration."

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What My Colleagues Say

  • "Stefaan’s leadership and technical expertise have been instrumental in transforming our IoT platform. His ability to manage complex projects while keeping business objectives in focus has delivered significant value to MSC’s operations globally."

    Michael Peeters (Delivery Manager at MSC)

  • "Stefaan has a great knack for breaking down complex architectural challenges into clear, manageable solutions. His focus on simplicity and collaboration makes him a fantastic team player and problem solver. It was truly great working with him."

    Chris Op De Beeck (Architect Team)

  • "Stefaan is not only a great team lead but also an amazing mentor. He took the time to explain complex concepts in ways I could understand, empowering me to grow as a developer. His guidance has been invaluable in building my confidence and skills."

    Meena Muniyandi (Junior Developer)