Hi, I’m Alexandra Futselaar, a medior software engineer and motion designer based in Gouda, The Netherlands. I build accessible cloud applications using .NET and React, and I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, usable features for real people. I thrive in collaborative, agile teams and love combining software development with motion design to create engaging digital experiences. In addition to engineering, I design and craft visuals and animations using the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D tools like Blender and Maya, bringing a holistic, design-minded approach to product development.

Alexandra Futselaar

Hi, I’m Alexandra Futselaar, a medior software engineer and motion designer based in Gouda, The Netherlands. I build accessible cloud applications using .NET and React, and I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, usable features for real people. I thrive in collaborative, agile teams and love combining software development with motion design to create engaging digital experiences. In addition to engineering, I design and craft visuals and animations using the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D tools like Blender and Maya, bringing a holistic, design-minded approach to product development.

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Hi, I’m Alexandra Futselaar, a medior software engineer and motion designer based in Gouda, The Netherlands. I build accessible cloud applications using .NET and React, and I enjoy turning complex problems into clean, usable features for real people. I thrive in collaborative, agile teams and love combining software development with motion design to create engaging digital experiences.

In addition to engineering, I design and craft visuals and animations using the Adobe Creative Suite and 3D tools like Blender and Maya, bringing a holistic, design-minded approach to product development.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Medior Software Engineer at BLinqx, Gouda
May 1, 2025 - Present
Full-stack developer working on the company’s cloud application, with expertise in .NET and React. I contribute to maintaining, improving, and making the application accessible to all users. Collaborating in an agile environment to deliver new features and enhancements.
Medior Software Engineer at Capgemini, Utrecht
May 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Full-stack developer on multiple client projects using .NET, Angular, and SQL. Ensure accessibility compliance and reduced technical debt across large-scale applications. Worked with in agile teams to deliver high-quality software, tracking progress with Jira and Azure DevOps. Assisted in setting up Robot Framework for test automation.
Software Engineer at Netive VMS, Rijswijk
June 1, 2022 - September 10, 2025
Designed and implemented a framework enabling generic integration of external apps into Netive’s software. Delivered a modular solution for activation/deactivation of apps for clients, later implemented in production.
Stagiair Software Engineer at HTA Software, Utrecht
December 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025
Developed a new version of accommodation rental software, focusing on the front-end, HTML/CSS, .NET and database updates, SQL. Ensured backward compatibility between old and new versions during migration.
Stagiair Motion Designer at Refresh Works, Den Haag
June 1, 2017 - September 10, 2025
Created 2D animations, GIFs, explainer videos, animated ads, intros, and special effects for various clients.
Medior Software Engineer at Blinqx
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026
Full-stack developer working on the company’s cloud application, with expertise in .NET and React. I contribute to maintaining, improving, and making the application accessible to all users. Collaborating in an agile environment to deliver new features and enhancements.
Medior Software Engineer at Capgemini
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2025
Full-stack developer on multiple client projects using .NET, Angular, and SQL. Ensure accessibility compliance and reduced technical debt across large-scale applications. Worked with in agile teams to deliver high-quality software, track progress with Jira and Azure DevOps. Assisted in setting up Robot Framework for test automation.
Software Engineer (Graduation/Intern) at Netive VMS
January 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Designed and implemented a framework enabling generic integration of external apps into Netive’s software. Delivered a modular solution for activation/deactivation of apps for clients, later implemented in production.
Stagiair Software Engineer at HTA Software
September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Developed a new version of accommodation rental software, focusing on the front-end, html/css, .NET and database updates, SQL. Ensured backward compatibility between old and new versions during migration.
Stagiair Motion Designer at Refresh Works
September 1, 2016 - June 1, 2017
Created 2D animations, GIFs, explainer videos, animated ads, intros, and special effects for various clients.

Education

HBO ICT: Software Engineering at The Hague University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Media Design: Animation / Motion Design at Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Game Design at NH TV Breda
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
HAVO at Antonius / Carmel College, Gouda
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2011
Primary School at Goejanverwelle School, Gouda
January 1, 1997 - July 1, 2006
Diploma at HBO ICT: Software Engineering, The Hague University of Applied Sciences
August 1, 2018 - June 1, 2022
Diploma at Media Design: Animation / Motion Design, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Game Design at NH TV Breda
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Diploma at Havo / Antonius/Carmel College, Gouda
August 1, 2006 - July 1, 2011
Diploma at Goejan Verwelle School, Gouda
August 1, 1997 - July 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services