Work history

UpStack
UpStack
Senior iOS Developer
2019 - Present (6 years)
Remote
  • Creating and developing innovative software solutions for clients across a broad range of industries.

POM
POM
Senior iOS Developer
2016 - 2018 (2 years)
Belgium
  • Successfully led the development and maintenance of the POM iOS app.

  • Completely refactored the app and implemented new and exciting features using industry best standards.

  • Oversaw and iterated architectural changes that improved the structure of the code and improved performance.

Belgacom (now Proximus)
Belgacom (now Proximus)
Senior iOS Developer
2013 - 2014 (1 year)
Belgium
  • Led a team of 3 developers to design and develop the TV Everywhere app for Belgacom.

  • Restructured the app's codebase to be efficient, performant and scalable.

  • Offered innovative solutions to handle complex system issues on the project.

NiXPS
NiXPS
Consultant
2007 - 2011 (4 years)
Lochristi, Belgium
  • Developed a brillant PDF library using XPS an open standard for page description by Microsoft .

  • Worked collaboratively with the founder for the implementation of NiXPS solutions for clients.

  • Designed and wrote production ready code on C++ for NiXPS.

JiX Solutions
Co-Founder
2000 - 2002 (2 years)
Belgium
  • Actively participated in the development of a Linux distribution solution administrated via a web interface.

  • Prepared and documented user guides and an operational guide for the Linux distribution.

  • Drove best practices in the implementation and delivery of the solution for clients.

Agfa
Agfa
Mac Developer
2000 - 2007 (7 years)
Antwerp, Belgium
  • Worked as a C++ developer on the Mac UI of ApogeeX, a client-server application for workflow management in the Prepress industry.

  • Maintained and modified the ApogeeX application through periodic releases of bug fixes for impossible bugs.

  • Added a semi-automated test to the solution and mproved the stability of the code.

Ristkof (Freelancing)
Ristkof (Freelancing)
Owner/Senior iOS Developer
2000 - Present (25 years)
Belgium
  • Successfully model and deliver clean, performant, and well-tested iOS code on projects for different clients.

  • Provide expertise and guidance for managing certificates, provisioning profiles and entitlements across App Store Connect Accounts.

  • Regularly oversee the full application development lifecycle on projects; with guidance for testing, architecture and maintenance)

The Reference
The Reference
Web Developer
1999 - 2000 (1 year)
Belgium
  • Offered expertise for ASP and COM programming projects on Windows for the company.

  • Developed the C++ components used on the client's ISS servers.

  • Efficiently ensured a high standard of stability, scalability, performance, quality, and operability on projects.

Artwork Systems
Artwork Systems
C++ Developer
1996 - 1999 (3 years)
Belgium
  • Worked on the programming of the graphical client for the prepress solution.

  • Engineered a C++ RTTI solution for the client with little knowledge of RTTI.

  • Utilized best practices, optimized and enhanced the solution for the client.

Showcase

iOS Developer - Ticketmatic
iOS Developer - Ticketmatic
  • Ticketmatic app facilitates ticket purchasing at venues.

  • Users can explore events and purchase tickets within the Ticketmatic platform.

  • Implemented ticketing app with a clean architecture and automated testing.

iOS Developer - POM
iOS Developer - POM
  • POM is a free tool for archiving and paying for paper and digital invoices.

  • It eliminates the need for card readers with cameras.

  • The app has been refactored and improved performance with new features.

iOS Developer - Tourmanagement
iOS Developer - Tourmanagement
  • The Tour Management app assists tour managers in planning concerts.

  • It provides access to band members' calendars and call sheets.

  • The app offers real-time information on timings, guestlists, setlists, and event details.

Education

Education
MSc. Computer Science Engineering
Universidade do Porto
1995 - 1996 (1 year)
Education
BSc. Computer Science Engineering
Ghent University
1990 - 1996 (6 years)