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.be
20+ years
experience

Core expertise

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Solution Architecture

Designing scalable, maintainable systems from the ground up — microservices, API governance, modular CMS platforms and multi-brand architectures.

Microservices API Design CMS Architecture
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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.

Azure Bicep / IaC CI/CD
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Security & Compliance

Security-by-design embedded in every layer: OWASP principles, WAF configuration, GDPR compliance and principle of least privilege across platforms.

OWASP WAF GDPR
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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.

Agile / Scrum Code Review Mentoring

.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.

.NET Core 6–9 ASP.NET SignalR Angular
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Data & Integration

Multi-model database experience with SQL Server, Cosmos DB and MongoDB. Queue-based integration patterns and robust monitoring strategies.

SQL Server Cosmos DB MongoDB

Work experience

Apr 2019
→ 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.
Jul 2009
→ 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.
Oct 2007
→ 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 1999
→ Oct 2007

Sonal NV

System Engineer

Integration of VOIP telephone systems and end-user training.

Notable projects

01

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.

Solution Architect Team Lead Microservices .NET
02

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.

Software Architect Real-time SignalR Fault Tolerance
03

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.

Solution Architect Form Builder Portal Coaching
04

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.

Platform Architecture Azure Umbraco IaC / Bicep

Extra-professional commitments

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Chairman – Sports Club

Voluntary end-responsibility for the organisation, governance and volunteer management of a local sports club.

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Referee & Referee Coach

Training, guidance and evaluation of referees. Combines a passion for sport with a coaching and leadership role.

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Technical Blogger

Sharing architectural insights and technical learnings at blog.bartdemeyer.be.

Education & Languages

Education & Certification

2019–2024
Management courses
Various — ongoing professional development
2013
Microsoft Certified Professional
Microsoft
2005–2008
A1 Graduate Informatics (Evening school)
BIRM Antwerpen
1993–1999
A2 Electronics
Provinciale Technische Scholen, Boom

Languages

🇧🇪 Dutch
Mother tongue — verbal & written
🇬🇧 English
Verbal: very good · Written: good
🇫🇷 French
Verbal: intermediate · Written: basic

Technology stack

.NET Core 6–9 ASP.NET Web API Azure App Services Azure Functions API Management Front Door / WAF Bicep / IaC SignalR Angular Umbraco SQL Server Cosmos DB MongoDB Docker CI/CD Git