I help software developers build successful software through software architecture that fits. | Consultant & Trainer @ imarqio

Trying to move 50 people in a VW Polo? Bad idea.

Trying to scale to 50 developers with architecture knowledge stuck in one person's head? Just as bad.

Architecture development needs to fit your team - like transportation fits the number of people. With 5 developers in one team, informal coordination works. With 50 developers across multiple teams, you need systematic approaches and distributed knowledge - or your teams will trip over each other.

Know the feeling? You hire more developers, but software delivery slows down. Every new feature takes longer. Time-to-market drops. And you ask yourself: "Why is everything getting slower when we're investing more?"

The problem isn't your team. The problem is that knowledge sits in 2-3 heads - and the approach doesn't scale when you grow to multiple teams.

Most companies then try one of 3 solutions:
→ Book external training (theory without context to your organization)
→ Hire a full-time architect (concentrates knowledge in one person again)
→ Let the team figure it out themselves (overwhelming without systematic guidance)

All 3 fail at the same point: They don't embed architecture in the organization.

And meanwhile, the clock is ticking: features pile up, the business is waiting, your best developers are considering leaving.

I do something different: I help decision-makers in growing software companies embed architecture knowledge and ownership in your teams. Not through dependency, but through enablement.

My Context-First approach:
- I start with: Who makes decisions? How do you communicate? Only then: Which patterns?
- I develop WITH your teams, not FOR your teams
- My success is measurable: you don't need me anymore

22+ years of practice, 2,800+ hours of training, 321+ successful projects.

The pattern I see again and again: architecture knowledge in 2-5 heads. My work: Distribute that knowledge into the organization. Typical timeline: 3-6 months to independence.

What does your organization look like when I'm gone?
Your teams make coordinated, autonomous architecture decisions, new team members become productive quickly, and you deliver reliably - without me.

The longer you wait, the deeper the dependency on individual knowledge holders becomes.

I deliberately work with only a few organizations at a time. In our first conversation, we'll figure out if I'm even the right fit for you. No pitch, no obligation, just clarity. 30 minutes. Message me.

Sönke Schwenk

Packt

Author of FastAPI cookbook. The book is a reference for developing APIs in Python

Technical Author

Coreso SA

- Delivered an entire web application for phase shift controller data communication in 3 months from business requirements to UAT (User Acceptance Testing) phase.

- Setting up test routines leading to zero errors in production.

- Supporting energy operators in streamlining Excel macros to professional web applications reducing manual work by 80%

Python Developer

Gorilla - Decisions, based on data

Gorilla is developing a data-driven platform for energy retailers.

I joined the team to reinforce to the development of the Gorilla SaaS backend.

- Defined and developed back-end API features to enhance the platform’s functionality, resulting in a 10% increase in the speed of data-processing, measured through data-throughput rates.

- Implemented test-driven development and managed database migrations, that reduced downtime by 15% reflected on monitoring metrics such as execution time, error rates and database uptime.

Python Software Engineer

Royal Belgian Football Association

- Developed and maintained the backend service of the official Play Store App. It resulted in improved user engagement and satisfaction (1 million downloads in 1 month).

- Provided support to the men's national players' team selection, by improving existing pipeline, reducing maintenance operations by 90% measured through Jira tickets.

- Mentored 5 internships during their last year of master studies from several Belgian universities.

- Contributed to winning the 2021 UEFA GROW AWARDS for the digital strategy, demonstrating the impact and value of the work (See https://www.rbfa.be/en/news/rbfa-wins-prizes-2021-uefa-grow-awards).

CentraleSupélec - Paris-Saclay University Research Center

The EM2C laboratory, a CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research) unit and a laboratory of CentraleSupélec, combines academic research with applied studies in the fields of transportation and energy.

I have been hired to work on the 'Clean-gas' project of the European Commission.
The scientific goal of CLEAN-Gas is to develop new experimental and numerical tools for im-proving natural gas combustion in innovative burners.

- Setting up a model to predict the behaviour of diffusion flames (the most polluting flame in industrial application) leading to a significant reduction of pollutants emissions at the design stage of burners

- Published a manuscript, demonstrating the significance and impact of the research work

Early Stage Researcher

Welcome to My LinkedIn Profile🚀

I'm a software engineer with a decade of experience in the world of technology. Throughout my career, I've been driven by a relentless passion for innovation and problem-solving. 💡

My Professional Focus 🎯

My work is defined by a commitment to excellence and a dedication to pushing boundaries. 
I specialize in backend development and cloud computing impacting a huge number of people.
I had the chance to work with dozens of dev-teams spanning from research laboratories to governmental institutions and startups 🌟

What Sets Me Apart 🌟

Beyond technical prowess, I bring a unique blend of strategic thinking and collaborative spirit to every project. I thrive in team environments where diverse perspectives converge to tackle challenges and achieve ambitious goals. 🤝

Let's Connect 🌐

I'm always eager to connect with fellow professionals, industry leaders, and like-minded innovators. Whether you're looking to collaborate, explore new opportunities, or simply exchange insights, let's connect and forge meaningful relationships. 🌱

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Interested in discussing software innovation, bringing your dev team to the next level, or simply exchanging ideas? Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn messaging.

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