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Nathan Van Gierdegom

Nathan Van Gierdegom

Freelance Front-end Engineer.

I am a results-driven Freelance Front-End Engineer with a passion for developing exceptional digital experiences. Specializing in UX/UI engineering, I love transforming concepts into user-centric interfaces.

My commitment to innovation, combined with a robust technical skill set, enables the delivery of solutions that surpass user expectations. I'm a proactive learner, keen on adopting emerging technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Experience

TVH Parts, Waregem

Freelance Front-End Lead

Jan 2025 - now

Leading the front-end development of TVH Parts' mission-critical React-based webshop, which processes 80% of the company's 28,000 daily orders. Spearheading a migration to Next.js, leveraging server-side rendering and caching to significantly improve platform speed and reliability.

Managing a team of 20 engineers, driving innovation, scalability, and performance optimization. Focusing on a seamless and efficient user experience, with initiatives that streamline development processes and improve delivery timelines.

Skills

React.js · Next.js · TypeScript · Performance Optimization · Server-Side Rendering · Team Leadership · Front-End Architecture · UX/UI · Tailwind CSS · DevOps · CI/CD

Agfa Geveart, Mortsel

Freelance Front-End Lead

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Leading front-end development for MES applications. Bringing industry best practices and tooling to the team, mentoring junior developers, leading UX/UI design for all new interfaces, creating a design system and component library for a unified look and feel across applications.

Skills

Blazor · .NET · C# · Front End Architecture · Tailwind CSS · UX/UI · DevOps · Azure (DevOps) · CI/CD · Design Systems · Component Libraries · HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Gitlab · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext

Lynx Beleggen, Ghent

Senior Front-End Engineer

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

In 2022, spearheaded the complete UI overhaul of Lynx's stock trading web application, significantly boosting user experience and functionality. Implemented a suite of development tools and practices to enhance application consistency and reduce bugs.

In 2023, led the ground-up rebuild of the trading application's front end, integrating state-of-the-art technologies to streamline feature deployment and enhance the developer and user experience alike.

Skills

AngularJS · React.js · Next.js · ZOD · TypeScript · Redux (Toolkit) · Zustand · React Query · Front End Architecture · Tailwind CSS · UX/UI · DevOps · CI/CD · Design Systems · Component Libraries· HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Gitlab · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext

PXLS, Ghent

Freelance Front-End Engineer and Project Lead

Jan 2012 - Present

Founded and led a team of engineers to develop innovative web applications, utilizing modern technologies and best practices to solve complex client challenges. Over the years, I have successfully executed a range of projects, from small-scale websites to large-scale web applications, all while driving improvements in both user experience and performance.

As the lead, I managed cross-functional teams, ensuring the seamless integration of front-end frameworks with back-end systems. By leveraging cutting-edge tools and maintaining a focus on scalability and maintainability, I consistently delivered high-quality software solutions.

Skills

Astro.js · Qwik · React.js · Next.js · Vue.js · Nuxt.js · ZOD · TypeScript · Redux (Toolkit) · Zustand · React Query · tRPC · Tailwind CSS · Full Stack Architecture · Vercel · PlanetScale · AWS · Google Cloud · UX/UI · DevOps · CI/CD · Design Systems · Component Libraries · HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Github · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext · NodeJS · Express

Showpad, Ghent

UX/UI Engineer

Mar 2020 - Jan 2022

Designed and developed custom Showpad Experience Apps (web applications) and tooling for Showpad clients. Conducted technical training sessions and supported the integration of Showpad API and Experience App SDK.

Skills

Vue.js · React.js · Pinia · ZOD · TypeScript · Node.JS · Redux (Toolkit) · Front End Architecture · Tailwind CSS · UX/UI · DevOps · CI/CD · AWS · Design Systems · Component Libraries · HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Gitlab · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext · REST API · SDK’S

Bricys, Ghent

Front-End Engineer & UX/UI Analyst

Mar 2017 - Mar 2020

Handled front-end development for Bricsys 24/7, a SaaS cloud-based construction project management platform. Directed usability testing and optimized UX/UI design workflows to improve product accessibility and efficiency.

Skills

Vue.js · Pinia · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · UX/UI · HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Github · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext · Java · GWT · REST API's

Superkraft, Ghent

Front-End Developer

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

Crafted and managed email marketing strategies, enhancing brand engagement and outreach. Reconstructed the company's web presence, implementing modern HTML/CSS practices and JavaScript functionalities for better performance and scalability.

Skills

HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Github · SASS · LESS · GRUNT · UX/UI · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext

Aaltra, Ghent

UX/UI Engineering Internship

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

I developed the MVP for my start-up EatSafe based on my Small Business Project for college. We designed and built an iOS application for people with allergies that allowed them to find businesses around them were they could safely eat something. We went on to compete in several start-up competitions and we got accepted into the Start-It KBC incubator.

Skills

HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Swift · UX/UI · Full Stack Architecture · C# · REST API

Education

Howest

Bachelor in New Media and Communication Technology

Hogent

Bachelor in Appliced Computer Science

Certificates

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Cisco CCNA

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