Engineering Leader & Development Manager
A seasoned technology leader with over two decades of experience transforming teams and delivering high-impact software solutions in gaming, SaaS, and AI-driven robotics.
My leadership philosophy is built on fostering environments where talented engineers can thrive. I champion a culture of empathy, ownership, and continuous growth, believing that the best products are built by empowered, motivated, and resilient teams. My goal is to bridge the gap between technical execution and strategic business objectives, ensuring we not only build things right, but build the right things.
Building and scaling high-performance teams, mentoring leaders, and driving change management during periods of transformation and growth.
Deep expertise in software architecture, full-lifecycle development, and backend infrastructure, with hands-on experience in C++, Python, Rust, and AI.
A "get-it-done" mentality focused on streamlining operations, accelerating project delivery, and maximizing team throughput and efficiency.
Directed specialized AI and deep learning teams to significantly enhance the precision of robotic vision algorithms for major clients including Nike, PostNL, and DHL.
Reduced a critical two-year project backlog to just six months by expanding team capacity and implementing agile methodologies, increasing integration throughput by 6x.
Maintained an exceptional 99.998% uptime for Schiphol's Enterprise Service Bus, a critical system processing over 40 million messages daily.
Led the creation of proprietary game engines and a robust DRM toolchain at GameHouse, supporting over 50 weekly game releases and protecting digital content.
I'm always interested in new challenges and opportunities to lead teams in solving complex problems.
If you're looking for an experienced technology leader, let's connect.