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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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