Rian Orie

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I'm a Senior Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience turning complex problems into reliable, scalable software.

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I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 20+ years of experience turning complex problems into reliable, scalable software. I’ve built across finance, e-commerce, IoT, and logistics, rescuing legacy systems, boosting performance, and shipping features that move the needle for businesses and customers. My core strengths are backend development with PHP (Laravel, Magento, Symfony) and Node.js (NestJS, Express), backed by solid database design with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL. I also bring DevOps and CI/CD discipline and I’m comfortable deploying in AWS. On the frontend, I’ve worked with React and Vue to ensure smooth, user-friendly experiences.

I lead architecture and delivery for startups and enterprises, balancing pragmatic engineering with strong collaboration. I enjoy modernizing data platforms, building scalable services, and delivering solutions that are reliable, observable, and secure. I value clear communication, continuous learning, and shipping features that genuinely improve business outcomes for customers and partners.

  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • DutchFluent

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Government
  • Financial Services

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Projects · 3

Projektor - video publishing for indie filmmakers

Built and scaled a modern video streaming platform designed to deliver high-quality, reliable experiences for users while optimizing infrastructure costs. I led backend and system architecture, integrating secure payment flows, video encoding, and storage pipelines into a seamless service. The project included migrating two legacy platforms into a unified solution, reducing infrastructure spend by 75% while increasing performance and stability. Leveraging cloud infrastructure and modern frameworks, Projektor grew into a flexible, scalable platform capable of supporting ongoing feature development and future expansion. nodejs postgres nextjs nestjs amazon aws

  • Back-End Developer
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Web Developer
Euro-Caps – Marketing Website for Coffee Capsule Producer

Designed and delivered a modern marketing website for Euro-Caps, a leading private-label coffee capsule manufacturer. The project focused on creating a clean, engaging digital presence that showcased Euro-Caps’ production capabilities, sustainability initiatives, and product range. By combining a polished design with reliable backend infrastructure, the new site improved brand visibility, supported sales efforts, and positioned Euro-Caps as a trusted partner for retailers and distributors worldwide. statamic marketing design

  • Back-End Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • Full Stack Developer
Belmondofoto.nl – Collaborative Photo Book Creator

Revamped the marketing & UX platform for Belmondofoto.nl, a service that lets individuals or groups design personalized photo books together. The project focused on creating a seamless, high-quality user experience, making it simple for users to start a photobook, invite collaborators, customize layouts (covers, backgrounds, texts, stickers), and preview the final product—all without installing any software. By improving the editor tools, refining the order & delivery workflows, and ensuring clarity in pricing and formats, the site now delivers faster, more reliable order processing and higher conversion for gift-buyers. The redesign also emphasized showcasing premium print quality, examples & themes, and building trust via strong customer reviews. With shipping within five business days and clear communication around production options, the platform strengthens Belmondofoto’s position as a go-to for meaningful gifts and lasting memories. branding marketing website javascript e-commerce

  • Back-End Developer
  • Front-End Developer
  • Full Stack Developer

Work experience· 6 roles

Head of IT / Lead Developer · Digital VillageMar 2019 – Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Led development and IT strategy for a portfolio of client projects, coordinating designers and developers to deliver bespoke, high-quality web solutions. Delivered custom marketing websites and Magento e-commerce platforms, built gamified subscription systems, and led projects on Statamic, Magento, Bolt.cm, WordPress, and Laravel, with focus on SEO, performance, and usability.

Freelance / Independent Senior Full Stack Engineer · Self-employed / FreelanceSep 2009 – Present · 17 yrs 3 mos

Freelance Senior Software Engineer focusing on backend development and system architecture for startups, SMEs, and enterprise clients. Deliver full-stack solutions, modernize legacy systems, scale data platforms, and build new products. Key projects include confidential client work and Streamline IoT platform improvements, involving Laravel with Filament and TimescaleDB/PostGIS, real-time websockets, AWS-based event-driven architecture.

Lead developer · M&R MediaJan 2009 – Sep 2025 · 16 yrs 9 mos

Led development of software solutions, including a SAAS for uploading, managing, and selling music samples.

Internet Developer · Meyson CommunicaiteJan 2008 – Sep 2025 · 17 yrs 9 mos
Freelance PHP Developer · mEgo.comJan 2007 – Sep 2025 · 18 yrs 9 mos
Operations engineer · DJ Power Media BeneluxJan 2005 – Sep 2025 · 20 yrs 9 mos

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Software Engineering · The Open University2013 – 2017
MBI · ROC van Amsterdam2000 – 2002

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