Leverage development methodologies, personal experience, and the values of agile software craftsmanship into a competitive advantage. Every project is unique, so adapt your approach to make it work for you.
- Overcome challenges with collaborative thinking
- Ensure the code speaks your business language
- Identify bottlenecks in your value chain
- Speed up through relentless focus on quality
I tend to think about problems as challenges to be solved on a conceptual level, before jumping into the nitty-gritty process of working towards a tangible result. My analytical skills, and the ability to look at things as pieces of a larger puzzle, are of significant value to the teams I join.
Foremost, I am a professional who is known to "speak truth to power". I often challenges ideas, but will defend the collaborative decisions towards my subordinates or more junior team members.
I love helping people grow, and have a strong preference for positions that include collaboration, coaching others, or that focus on improving the day-to-day working life of my colleagues and customers.

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What people say about me
Stijn is a creative mind who likes to explore the problem domain. An out-of the box thinker who brings on inventive solutions. Stijn is motivated by action, getting things done, with a…
Senior Kotlin / Java DeveloperIt’s rare that you come across standout talent like Stijn. "Outstandingly efficient" is the thought that comes to mind when I think about him. I had the pleasure of knowing Stijn for almost…
Frontend Developer- I really like working with Stijn. He is very punctual, always positive and he always thinks about what's best for the company!IT Talent Manager
- Stijn has been a wonderful colleague and team leader. He is a great example of hard-working and motivated supervisor.Business Analyst
I learned a lot from working with Stijn during our time when he was technical lead at the Flemish government. This has given solid experience for further personal growth. I would recommend…
Java DeveloperWhen working with Stijn, you will quickly notice his most important attitude towards his work: "PASSION".
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