I’m Alvin Kwekel, an integration architect and API-first strategist who translates abstract concepts into practical, scalable solutions. I thrive on turning complex data streams into a single, coherent view and on bringing together business stakeholders, developers, and partners to deliver real value. My track record spans enterprise integration, cloud migrations, and API platforms, with hands-on work on Spring Boot, Apache Camel, and open data initiatives. I mentor teams, champion knowledge sharing, and enjoy building cohesive ecosystems that accelerate innovation and collaboration.

Alvin Kwekel

I’m Alvin Kwekel, an integration architect and API-first strategist who translates abstract concepts into practical, scalable solutions. I thrive on turning complex data streams into a single, coherent view and on bringing together business stakeholders, developers, and partners to deliver real value. My track record spans enterprise integration, cloud migrations, and API platforms, with hands-on work on Spring Boot, Apache Camel, and open data initiatives. I mentor teams, champion knowledge sharing, and enjoy building cohesive ecosystems that accelerate innovation and collaboration.

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I’m Alvin Kwekel, an integration architect and API-first strategist who translates abstract concepts into practical, scalable solutions. I thrive on turning complex data streams into a single, coherent view and on bringing together business stakeholders, developers, and partners to deliver real value.

My track record spans enterprise integration, cloud migrations, and API platforms, with hands-on work on Spring Boot, Apache Camel, and open data initiatives. I mentor teams, champion knowledge sharing, and enjoy building cohesive ecosystems that accelerate innovation and collaboration.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced

Work Experience

Integration Expert at CIBG - Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports (VWS)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Integration expert designing and implementing various integration solutions; from concept to production; direct contact with business stakeholders. Led the organizational launch of a new public API / Open Data portal.
Implementation Lead API-first Strategy at CIBG Open Data API program
May 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Designing and implementing API-first strategy based on Azure API Management and Azure Service Bus, API gateway concepts, and coordinating with product owners, architecture, security, and UX.
Owner & CTO at Independent / Consultancy
July 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Owner & CTO developing integration services for the retail sector using Apache Camel on Kubernetes (GKE) and Google Cloud Run; assembling a full-stack integration platform with Next.js and Go, and managing OSS tooling.

Education

MBO IT Support at Zadkine Rotterdam
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor IT & Management at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
Developing Business Processes with TIBCO Business Studio at NCOI, Utrecht
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

MBO IT Support
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006
Bachelor IT & Management
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009
TIBCO Certified Professional: BusinessWorks
January 1, 2010 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Retail, Energy & Utilities