Tim Bormans

Full Stack Developer

About

As a software developer with over 17 years of experience, I focus on building web and mobile applications. My work includes projects ranging from music platforms to healthcare tools, collaborating with startups and established companies. I enjoy developing practical solutions for both the front-end and back-end. I’m open to freelance opportunities, both remote and in Amsterdam.

Experience

Amsterdam

Freelance Software Developer (Oct 2016– Current)

Working with various clients on small to medium sized projects as front-end or full-stack developer.

  • Worked on STAGE+, a streaming platform for Deutsche Grammophon (Universal Music Group) using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.

  • Worked on the website and admin tools for Darkroom, a photo and video editing app for iOS and MacOS.

  • Helped with digital tools for House of Beautiful Business, supporting their mission to create a more human-centered approach to business.

  • Created a Next.js website for la fille d'O, connecting their Shopify store with Storyblok.

  • Built a Node.js API for The Embassies, helping them provide better care for elderly residents.

  • Developed a Laravel platform for Soulcenter, making it easier for care teams to coordinate.

  • Worked on a customer portal for a DEPT client using Next.js and TypeScript.

  • Built the web and mobile apps for Park-line Aqua, helping ships manage their utilities.

  • Helped improve the Persona.fit mobile app for LTP, helping organizations understand their teams and support employee growth.

  • Created internal tools for DEPT to help employees manage their time, request time off, and stay up to date with company news.

  • Built a product registration and survey app for Secrid, along with various back-end services including a custom iDeal payment integration.

  • Built custom video platforms for Videodock.

  • Made a new website and sales tools for Zeal Records, a small independent Belgian record label.

  • Worked on the new Tele2 mobile app.

  • Created a Rest API for Homepinr.

  • Built Rockstart Connect for Rockstart, a startup incubator.

  • Worked on the seller platform for Catawiki.

  • React
  • React Native
  • Node.js
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • Laravel
  • Material UI
  • Jest
  • Docker
  • Vue.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • GraphQL
  • Webpack
  • Serverless
  • PHP
  • Babel
  • Mocha
  • Nginx
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS

Amsterdam

Senior Software Developer (Dec 2015– Jun 2016)

Part of the Future Internet Lab team at Waag Society, working on projects that explore the intersection of art, science and technology.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Neo4j
  • Webpack
  • Arduino
  • MQTT
  • Babel
  • Mocha
  • D3
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS

Amsterdam

Software Engineer (Aug 2014– Dec 2015)

Part of the web team at Questionmark, helping people make more sustainable choices when shopping.

  • Rewrote their main website making it faster and more maintainable.

  • Created the Checkit App, a shopping list that helps people find sustainable products.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • React Native
  • Sketch
  • CI
  • D3
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS

Berlin

Technical Co-Founder (Jan 2013– Sep 2014)

One of 3 founders of an online restaurant reservation platform. We received seed funding but had to close due to failing growth.

  • Built a Node.js and PostgreSQL API for restaurant reservations.

  • Created a web app to help people find and book restaurants.

  • Set up automated phone and email communication between restaurants and their customers.

  • React
  • Backbone.js
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS

Berlin

Front-End Engineer (Mar 2011– May 2015)

Part of the web team at SoundCloud, helping musicians share their work.

  • Built SoundCloud's first single-page app from prototype to production, giving musicians a better way to share their work.

  • Created an internal styleguide to keep our interfaces consistent across the platform.

  • Made the SoundCloud Embeddable Player more reliable across different browsers.

  • Built integrations for SONOS and WordPress, bringing SoundCloud to more platforms.

  • Javascript
  • Backbone.js
  • Web Audio
  • Sketch
  • PHP
  • CI
  • Selenium
  • Nginx
  • HTML/CSS

London

Front-End Developer (Jul 2007– Dec 2010)

Part of the web team at Last.fm, helping people discover new music.

  • Rebuilt the main Last.fm website based on a complete redesign.

  • Created a festival finder to help people discover live music events.

  • Built visualisations to show people their music listening patterns.

  • PHP
  • JavaScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • ActionScript
  • i18n
  • HTML/CSS

Brussels

Web Developer Internship (Feb 2007– May 2006)

Internship at Milk and Cookies, a digital agency in Brussels.

  • Learned the ropes of professional web development with projects for multiple clients.

  • Documented my experience in my Internship Report.

  • ActionScript
  • JavaScript
  • HTML/CSS

Education

KHLIM – Media & Design Academy Genk

Bachelor Communicatie & Multimedia Design (Sep 2003– Jun 2007)

Provinciale Hogeschool Limburg Hasselt

Marketing (Sep 2002– Jun 2003)

Languages

Dutch

(Native speaker)

English

(Excellent)

German

(Fair)

French

(Fair)