Software & Solution Architect
Bart
De Meyer
Building scalable platforms for 20+ years
Senior architect specialising in .NET, Azure cloud, microservices and security-by-design. Combining hands-on technical leadership with team coaching and delivery responsibility.
0469 / 732 905 bart@bartdemeyer.be blog.bartdemeyer.beexperience
What I do
Core expertise
Solution Architecture
Designing scalable, maintainable systems from the ground up — microservices, API governance, modular CMS platforms and multi-brand architectures.
Azure Cloud & DevOps
End-to-end Azure infrastructure setup with App Services, Front Door, API Gateway, Functions, Redis and full IaC via Bicep for reproducible environments.
Security & Compliance
Security-by-design embedded in every layer: OWASP principles, WAF configuration, GDPR compliance and principle of least privilege across platforms.
Team Lead & Coaching
Leading and coaching multidisciplinary teams of up to 15 developers. Technical direction, code reviews, agile delivery and sparring partner for product owners and management.
.NET Development
Deep .NET expertise across the full stack from ASP.NET Web API and SignalR to modern .NET 6–9, including Angular frontends and Umbraco CMS.
Data & Integration
Multi-model database experience with SQL Server, Cosmos DB and MongoDB. Queue-based integration patterns and robust monitoring strategies.
Career
Work experience
→ now
RGF Staffing Belgium
Senior Software / Solution Architect – Web & Cloud Platforms
Architectural end-responsibility for all public web platforms of RGF Staffing Belgium, with focus on scalability, security and reusability across multiple brands and websites.
- Designed and implemented a modular, component-based CMS architecture (open source) serving multiple websites from one shared platform.
- Defined microservices architecture and API governance for internal and external integrations.
- Applied security-by-design principles: OWASP, WAF, GDPR, principle of least privilege.
- Azure cloud infrastructure via Infrastructure as Code (Bicep) — App Services, Front Door, API Gateway, Functions, Redis, queues and monitoring.
- Team lead and coach for a multidisciplinary team of 10 developers and digital profiles.
→ Mar 2019
ABC-Groep – ACE
Lead Software Architect / Technical Coach
Responsible for technical direction and quality across multiple .NET projects in different teams and client contexts.
- Architecture and technical analysis of new and existing applications.
- Set up application frameworks, development guidelines and CI/CD pipelines.
- Led and coached teams of 3–15 developers in agile/scrum context.
- Bridge between business, sales and development — including presales and proposal writing.
→ Jun 2009
CVWarehouse NV
Lead Developer – Analyst
Analysis and development of a scalable online recruitment platform. Responsible for technical choices, data modelling and integrations, in close collaboration with business stakeholders.
→ Oct 2007
Sonal NV
System Engineer
Integration of VOIP telephone systems and end-user training.
Portfolio
Notable projects
Katoen Natie – STYRA: Monolith to Microservices
Migration of a monolithic .NET application to a scalable microservices architecture supporting mobile clients. Designed target architecture and migration strategy, coached a team of 7 developers and 2 testers.
Mission-Critical 24/7 Monitoring Suite
Architecture of a mission-critical monitoring platform for safety-critical, closed and hazardous environments. Focus on performance, multithreading, stability and fault tolerance with real-time communication.
Koning Boudewijn Stichting – Grant Portal
Architecture of an online portal for submitting and tracking grant applications. Built a flexible form builder integrated into a custom application, coached a team of 5 developers and 1 tester.
RGF Staffing – Multi-Brand Web Platform
Modular, component-based CMS architecture serving multiple brands from a single shared platform — lower maintenance costs, consistent security standards and full Azure cloud governance via Bicep IaC.
Beyond work
Extra-professional commitments
Chairman – Sports Club
Voluntary end-responsibility for the organisation, governance and volunteer management of a local sports club.
Referee & Referee Coach
Training, guidance and evaluation of referees. Combines a passion for sport with a coaching and leadership role.
Technical Blogger
Sharing architectural insights and technical learnings at blog.bartdemeyer.be.
Background
Education & Languages
Education & Certification
Languages
Technology stack