Hi

there!

I'm

Ed

👋

I'm a software engineer located in Belgium 🇧🇪 with a passion for TypeScript, React, NodeJS and GraphQL. I love making things that are both beautiful and functional.

I'm currently working at a company called Bluecrux, where I'm building a data platform that helps companies to make better network decisions. I'm always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow. Feel free to reach out to me if you'd like to chat!

Peak concentration
typescriptjavascriptnodejsnestgraphqlreact

Skillsets 💪

I've been working as a software engineer since 2015. I have maintained, developed and launched a large number of projects.

I like working on innovative ideas with TypeScript using NodeJS, React & GraphQL.

Backend development

  • NodeJS (NestJS, KoaJS, ExpressJS)

  • Databases (SQL, NoSQL, Neo4j)

  • Protocols (GraphQL, REST, RPC)

  • Queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis)

  • Architecture (DDD, microservices, monorepo, CQRS)

  • Testing (Jest, Supertest)

Frontend development

  • SPA (React, React Native, NextJS, Styled Components)

  • Android (XML, Jetpack)

  • Web development (HTML, CSS)

  • Testing (Jest, Vitest, Espresso, Cypress)

  • Build systems (Webpack, Vite, NX)

  • Architecture (Clean Architecture, use cases, onion)

Soft skills

  • Story estimation, sprint planning

  • Backlog grooming

  • Leading teams, mentoring

  • Code review

UI/UX design

  • Design mockup (low fidelity, high fidelity)

  • Hypothesis testing

  • Agile feedback loops

  • Client requirement gathering

Red Lines ✋

Ethics and values are important to me. I have a few red lines that I won't cross when it comes to the companies that I work for.

I will not work in

Weapons, oil, tobacco, gambling, stock trading, pseudo-health concepts, pump-and-dump crypto, "trust me bro it's not a stock pump" schemes, web3 scams, surveillance, fake news, exploitative content, predatory lending, political lobbying for harmful industries

I will be initially cautious about working in

Insurance, housing, travel, devops, content streaming, auditing, social media, logistics, financial institutions, genuine uses of web3, advertising, blockchain projects, e-commerce

I will work in

Proven health concepts, legal services, languages, ethical management, environment, marketplaces, transport, education, communication, fitness, music, art, games, ai for good, privacy, non-profits, doing good for humanity, renewable energy, mental health support, sustainable agriculture, open-source software, inclusive technology, diversity and inclusion, public health, human rights, the irish language

I am interested in working in innovative areas of technology that improve people's lives. I'm also open to taking some risks and co-founding a startup as long as the focus is building a great product. Think I could be a good fit? Let's chat over a (virtual) coffee 🤝