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I’m Kiefer Beernaert, a product delivery facilitator and QA automation engineer based in Mechelen, Belgium. I build scalable, reliable software by blending user-centered design, automation, and agile delivery, bridging strategy and technology to deliver real value.
With a strong technical background in Java, API testing, performance testing, security testing, and CI/CD, I partner with cross-functional teams to raise quality while accelerating release cycles. I am passionate about turning ideas into high-quality software and continuously improving processes.
Skills
Language
Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate
Work Experience
Product Delivery Facilitator at Mind.Shift BV
January 1, 2025 - PresentCoordinates cross-functional teams (development, design, QA, product owner) for feature and release delivery. Facilitates stakeholder communication and translates progress into updates for management and business teams. Supports process improvements, team workflows, and resource planning to increase delivery efficiency and product quality.
QA Automation Lead – VRT MAX at Mind.Shift BV
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025Continued QA responsibilities focusing on automation, regression, API, and performance testing. Optimized cross-platform testing strategies and automation frameworks. Collaborated with development teams to streamline testing and deployment processes.
QA Automation Lead – Ketnet at Mind.Shift BV
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Led QA testing for native mobile apps (Android/Kotlin) and React apps/websites. Executed security, regression, API, and performance testing. Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for app releases and served as the single point of contact for ethical hacking submissions via Intigriti for VRT products.
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer at Brightest | Software Testing
November 1, 2017 - January 31, 2020API testing with Java/RestAssured. Performance testing with JMeter. Automated security testing with OWASP ZAP in Java with Jenkins pipelines. Regression testing on existing systems using Selenium in Java + Jenkins.
Quality Assurance Automation Engineer – Carrefour at CTG – Computer Task Group
March 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Test automation setup with Selenium/Jenkins. BDD with Cucumber/Gherkin. Performance testing with NeoLoad. SAP Hybris system modifications.
ICT Specialist – Internship at Switch2IT / Groep A. De Witte
October 1, 2015 - October 31, 2016Managed and optimized the corporate network; Tested and implemented software across subsidiaries; IT support; Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, GPOs, SQL databases.
Trainee, Enterprise Java Developer at VDAB / EHB Brussels
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Intensive training in Java development, software design, database management, and agile methodologies.
Owner / QA Automation Engineer / Product Delivery Facilitator at Mind.Shift BV
January 1, 2020 - PresentCo-founded Mind.Shift BV and led product delivery and QA automation initiatives. Coordinated cross-functional teams (development, design, QA, product) for feature and release delivery. Facilitated stakeholder communication and supported process improvements, team workflows, and resource planning to improve delivery efficiency and product quality.
QA Automation Lead – VRT MAX at Mind.Shift BV (Client: VRT MAX)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Continued QA responsibilities focusing on automation, regression, API, and performance testing. Optimized cross-platform testing strategies and automation frameworks. Collaborated with development teams to streamline testing and deployment processes.
Quality Assurance Automation Lead – Ketnet at Mind.Shift BV (Client: Ketnet)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023Led QA testing for native mobile apps and React apps/websites. Executed security, regression, API, and performance testing. Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for app releases and test executions. Served as single point of contact for ethical hacking submissions via Intigriti for VRT products.
ICT Specialist – Internship at Switch2IT
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016Managed and optimized the corporate network. Tested and implemented software across subsidiaries. Managed corporate website, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, GPOs, SQL databases. Provided IT support for employees.
Product Delivery Facilitator – VRT MAX at Mind.Shift BV
January 1, 2025 - PresentCoordinates cross-functional teams (development, design, QA, product owner) for feature and release delivery. Facilitates stakeholder communication, translating technical progress into clear updates for management and business teams. Supports process improvements, team workflows, and resource planning to increase delivery efficiency and product quality.
ICT Specialist – Internship at Switch2IT Groep A. De Witte
October 1, 2015 - October 1, 2016Managed and optimized the corporate network; tested and implemented software across subsidiaries; managed corporate website, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, GPOs, SQL databases; provided IT support for employees.
Education
Blockchain Developer & Architect at HOWEST University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Postgraduate Degree, Entrepreneurship with Impact at Arteveldehogeschool
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Masterclass, 3D Modeling & Printing at Arteveldehogeschool
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021Postgraduate Degree, Artificial Intelligence at Erasmushogeschool Brussel
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020Bachelor's Degree, Computer Software Engineering at Erasmushogeschool Brussel
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019Trainee, Enterprise Java Developer at VDAB / EHB Brussels
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Postgraduate Program in Blockchain Development & Architecture at HOWEST University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Postgraduate Degree in Entrepreneurship with Impact at Arteveldehogeschool
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Masterclass in 3D Modeling & Printing at Arteveldehogeschool
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021Postgraduate Degree in Artificial Intelligence at Erasmushogeschool Brussel
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020Bachelor's Degree in Computer Software Engineering at Erasmushogeschool Brussel
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019Trainee / Enterprise Java Developer at VDAB / EHB Brussels
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Blockchain Developer & Architect at HOWEST University of Applied Sciences
September 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Postgraduate Degree, Entrepreneurship with Impact at Arteveldehogeschool
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Masterclass, 3D Modeling & Printing at Arteveldehogeschool
September 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021Postgraduate Degree, Artificial Intelligence at Erasmushogeschool Brussel
September 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020Bachelor's Degree, Computer Software Engineering at Erasmushogeschool Brussel
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019Trainee, Enterprise Java Developer at VDAB / EHB Brussels
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015Qualifications
AI Training Certification
July 1, 2020 - December 8, 2025ISTQB Performance Tester Foundation Level
June 1, 2019 - December 8, 2025ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer
April 1, 2019 - December 8, 2025Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Foundation Level
December 1, 2018 - December 8, 2025ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
April 1, 2017 - December 8, 2025AI and Software Testing Foundation A4Q
July 1, 2020 - December 19, 2025ISTQB Performance Tester Foundation Level
June 1, 2019 - December 19, 2025ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer
April 1, 2019 - December 19, 2025Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Foundation Level
December 1, 2018 - December 19, 2025ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
April 1, 2017 - December 19, 2025AI and Software Testing Foundation A4Q - Alliance for Qualification
July 1, 2020 - December 22, 2025ISTQB Performance Tester Foundation Level
June 1, 2019 - December 22, 2025ISTQB Certified Tester – Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer
April 1, 2019 - December 22, 2025Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering – Foundation Level
December 1, 2018 - December 22, 2025ISTQB Certified Tester – Foundation Level
April 1, 2017 - December 22, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Computers & Electronics
Skills
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