Available to hire
I am Nicholas van der Meij, an experienced software developer and SAP BASIS Administrator based in Lelystad, Netherlands. Over the years, I have developed expertise in designing and building software solutions, especially for land surveying and embedded systems, as well as extensive SAP BASIS landscape management and administration. I take pride in working with diverse technologies such as C++, Java, SAP, and embedded systems to deliver robust solutions and integrations.
I enjoy applying my skills in designing architectures, managing IT projects, and exploring advanced software development including machine learning, embedded software, and middleware solutions. I have a methodological approach grounded in ITIL and SCRUM and have contributed to seamless SAP migrations and various software developments in different sectors. I am passionate about creating efficient systems and continuously expanding my technical knowledge and capabilities.
Work Experience
Software Developer at Unovica BV
November 1, 2018 - PresentDesigning and building software for land surveying including Android apps with QT 5, iOS apps with Xcode Swift 5, and embedded software development in C++ for Nordic dual-core ARM chips nRF5340. Involved in electronical design using KiCad for GPS devices and Java Spring Boot development for server applications. Worked with PostgreSQL, Geo Server, NGINX on Debian and Docker containers.
SAP BASIS Designer / Application Manager at G-Star CV
October 31, 2018 - August 30, 2025Created architecture and managed SAP S4, SAP CAR, SAP FIORI, SAP PO, and SAP HANA environments on IBM Power and Suse Linux. Designed and tested various scenarios, set up Solution Manager with dashboards and created SAP FIORI dashboards. Integrated SAP with existing ECC systems, maintained SAP landscape on IBM AIX SUSE, DB2 HADR, and SAP HANA clusters using methodology 2 PRICE.
Freelance Software Developer at Self-Employed
March 1, 2017 - August 30, 2025Modified and extended navigation plotter software for ships on Windows and Linux using C++. Designed software solutions with OpenCV libraries using CUDA API for fast parallel image processing. Set up 3D camera solutions for recognition, tracking and prediction. Worked with machine learning algorithms such as random trees, K-Means, Caffe, and deep neural networks. Developed software using fuzzy logic on Suse Linux with Intel IPP and NVIDIA APIs.
IT Integration Specialist at Hunkemöller
June 30, 2015 - August 30, 2025Researched, designed, and built middleware solutions between SAP ECC 6 and internet stores including Magento, and resellers such as Amazon and Zalando. Developed middleware in C++ / C# with PHP front-end on Linux Suse with Oracle and MySQL databases using SOAP, REST, and JSON interfaces. Supported SAP migration, Oracle upgrades, marketing data reconciliation, and middleware migration to datacenter Capgemini. Managed consultants and suppliers using SCRUM methodology.
SAP BASIS Application Manager at Action Non Food BV
June 30, 2011 - August 30, 2025Setup SAP operations using ITIL. Designed and tested Oracle RAC 11 compression environment on VMware and SUSE Linux NZDT. Configured Solution Manager and dashboards, tuned Oracle databases, created BW reports, and applied 2 PRICE methodology.
SAP BASIS System Engineer at SPF Beheer BV
December 31, 2010 - August 30, 2025Maintained eHRM SAP landscape comprising FICO ERP 6.0, BI 7.0, PI XI 7.1, HR ERP 2004 EP 7.0, NWDI, and Solution Manager 7.1 webdispatcher. Systems based on Oracle and HP UX 10.10. Set up monitoring solutions, ITIL procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
Crestron Application Developer at Loewe
December 31, 2009 - August 30, 2025Developed Crestron applications using Macromedia Flash and Foxboard applications in C++.
SAP BASIS Administrator at Deloitte
February 28, 2007 - August 30, 2025Maintained extensive SAP landscape, upgraded ECC5 to ECC6, installed SAP portals/J2EE, implemented Solution Manager 4.0. Integrated SAP with Microsoft & Kronacle software for billing and time tracking. Responsible for 24/7 SAP operations, used ITIL methodology.
SAP BASIS Administrator at Pioneer Europe NV
August 31, 2005 - August 30, 2025Designed and maintained SAP landscape (APO, BW, R3 4.6C, CRM 4.0, J2EE, TREX). Set up SUN Solaris 8/9, Clusters, Oracle Data Guard, Legator Backup. Developed C++ interface applications for MQ Series integration. Responsible for 24/7 SAP operations, monitoring, backup solutions using Hitachi HDS 9900V and EMC.
SAP BASIS Administrator at Pioneer Benelux BV
May 1, 2002 - August 30, 2025Upgraded and maintained SAP R3 landscape, SAP R3 4.6B Oracle 8 on Windows 2000 Server Cluster. Designed TCP/IP network, set disaster recovery plans. Developed C++ interfaces between SAP R3 and Direct Connect 3.0. Managed 24/7 SAP operations and business process maintenance.
Web Developer and Co-owner at Terra Networks BV
July 31, 1998 - August 30, 2025Designed, constructed, and maintained an internet store (terra.nl) later sold to Wolters Kluwer. Developed sales channels, TCP/IP networks, and translation software to convert legacy HP Apollo C++ source code. Developed C++ programs for data interface and print-on-demand applications.
Software Developer at Unovica BV
November 1, 2018 - PresentDesigning and building software for land surveying including Android apps using QT5, embedded software development for ARM chips with MS Visual C++, KiCad design for new GPS devices, C++ embedded development on Onion devices, and Java Spring Boot with REST APIs. Managed Postgres databases, GEO Server, NGINX with Docker in Debian environment.
SAP BASIS Designer / Application Manager at G-Star CV
October 31, 2018 - August 30, 2025Created architecture for SAP S4, SAP CAR, SAP FIORI, SAP PO, and SAP HANA on IBM Power and SUSE Linux. Designed and tested various scenarios, set up Solution Manager and dashboards, integrated SAP ECC, and maintained SAP landscapes based on IBM AIX SUSE, DB2 HADR and SAP HANA cluster.
Freelance Software Developer at Self-Employed
March 1, 2017 - August 30, 2025Made changes and extensions to ship navigation plotter software on Windows and Linux with C++. Built solutions using OpenCV with CUDA for fast image processing. Set up 3D camera solutions for recognition and tracking, applied machine learning techniques including random trees, K-Means, Caffe, and deep neural networks. Designed software with fuzzy logic.
IT Integration Specialist at Hunkem Öller
June 30, 2015 - August 30, 2025Researched, designed, and built middleware solutions between SAP ECC 6 and various internet stores and resellers (Magento, Amazon, Zalando, etc.). Developed middleware in C++/C# with PHP UI on Linux SUSE using Oracle and MySQL databases. Accompanied SAP migrations, Oracle upgrades, and data reconciliation processes. Managed consultants and suppliers and worked in SCRUM environments.
SAP BASIS Application Manager at Action Non Food BV
June 30, 2011 - August 30, 2025Set up SAP operations in line with ITIL, designed testing scenarios for Oracle RAC on VMware and SUSE Linux. Managed Solution Manager and dashboards, tuned Oracle databases, and created BW reports following 2 PRICE methodology.
SAP BASIS System Engineer at SPF Beheer BV
December 31, 2010 - August 30, 2025Maintained comprehensive eHRM SAP landscape including multiple SAP modules on Oracle and HP UX 10.10. Set up monitoring with Solution Manager and ITIL procedures, managed backup plans and alternate system setups.
Crestron Application Developer at Loewe
December 31, 2009 - August 30, 2025Developed Crestron applications using Macromedia Flash and Foxboard applications with C++.
SAP BASIS Administrator at Deloitte
February 28, 2007 - August 30, 2025Maintained extensive SAP landscape including ECC5 to ECC6 upgrade, SAP Portal/J2EE installs, and SAP Solution Manager 4.0. Researched Microsoft and Cronacle software, integrated SAP with Exchange for billing hours tracking, managed SAP operations with 24/7 on-call support using ITIL methodology.
SAP BASIS Administrator at Pioneer Europe NV
August 31, 2005 - August 30, 2025Designed and built extensive SAP landscape including APO, BW, R3, CRM, J2EE, TREX. Managed UNIX Solaris clusters, Oracle Data Guard, backups with Legator and Hitachi SAN solutions. Developed C++ interfaces for MQ Series integration, maintained SAP operations with 24/7 support, monitoring and tuning.
SAP BASIS Administrator at Pioneer Benelux BV
May 31, 2002 - August 30, 2025Upgraded and maintained SAP R3 landscape, set up SAP R3 Oracle system on Windows Server Cluster. Designed TCP/IP networks, disaster recovery plans and developed C++ interfaces between SAP R3 and Direct Connect. Managed 24/7 SAP operations and monitored business processes.
Developer, Web Developer and Co-owner at Terra Networks BV
July 31, 1998 - August 30, 2025Designed, constructed, and maintained an internet store www.terra.nl, which was later sold. Focused on internet as sales channel for retailers. Designed TCP/IP networks, developed C++ software for data conversion and printing on demand. Managed translation of legacy HP Apollo source code and developed various data interface programs.
Education
MTS Electronics at Unknown
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996HAVO at Unknown
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993MTS Electronics at Unknown
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996HAVO at Unknown
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1993Qualifications
SAP Learning HUB
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Prince 2
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SUN SunCluster 3.0 Admin
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Advanced Admin SUN Solaris 9
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Admin SUN Solaris 9
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP APO 3.0 / LiveCache 7.4 system design and administration
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Oracle DBA 8.0
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP ADM200
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP BC310 3.1H / 3.1I / 4.6C
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP BC305 4.6C
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Hitachi HDS 9900 V SAN design and administration
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Checkpoint firewall design and administration
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Lotus Notes 5.0 design and administration
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025HBO Paardenhouderij en management
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP Learning HUB
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Prince 2
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SUN SunCluster 3.0 Admin
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Advanced Admin SUN Solaris 9
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Admin SUN Solaris 9
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP APO 3.0 / LiveCache 7.4 system design and administration
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Oracle DBA 8.0
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP ADM200
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP BC310 3.1H / 3.1I / 4.6C
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025SAP BC305 4.6C
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Hitachi HDS 9900 V SAN design and administration
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Checkpoint firewall design and administration
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Lotus Notes 5.0 design and administration
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025HBO Paardenhouderij en management
January 11, 2030 - August 30, 2025Industry Experience
Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Hire a Developer
We have the best developer experts on Twine. Hire a developer in Lelystad today.