I am a software architect with 20 years of experience delivering full-stack web applications. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into robust, scalable solutions while continuously optimizing existing systems. I collaborate across product, design, and marketing teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear guidance and leading cross-functional initiatives. I stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and am motivated by international opportunities and remote work.

Arnaud G. Goudsmit Fokkemast

I am a software architect with 20 years of experience delivering full-stack web applications. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into robust, scalable solutions while continuously optimizing existing systems. I collaborate across product, design, and marketing teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear guidance and leading cross-functional initiatives. I stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and am motivated by international opportunities and remote work.

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I am a software architect with 20 years of experience delivering full-stack web applications. I enjoy turning ambitious ideas into robust, scalable solutions while continuously optimizing existing systems.

I collaborate across product, design, and marketing teams, translating complex technical concepts into clear guidance and leading cross-functional initiatives. I stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and am motivated by international opportunities and remote work.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Architect / Lead Developer at Senate of the Netherlands (Eerste Kamer)
February 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for managing the existing website and back-office infrastructure; migrating the server environment to a modern Linux version; conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify risks; designing and executing detailed test plans; and preparing for a future SaaS-based infrastructure planned for 2026.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at IN10
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Maintenance and further development of Drupal/Laravel/React-based projects; solving technical issues and implementing new features; contributed to the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum website and the Sportbedrijf Rotterdam platforms.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at TNO
June 1, 2023 - September 1, 2023
Development of a Business Profiling and Matching Tool; frontend in React and WordPress backend for data/content management; generation of online PDFs for view/export.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at IN10
October 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Maintenance and development of Laravel/Drupal/React projects; extended Salesforce integration with OAuth-based authentication and advanced API connections.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Stichting Lezen
August 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Developed an advanced WordPress-based document import and management tool; evaluated editors (CKEditor, Quill, Aloha Editor) to identify the best fit and integrated editing workflows into WordPress.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Intune Sleep solutions
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Mobile app development using React Native with a Laravel backend to track sleep patterns, provide analytics, and schedule in-person sessions; structured data to support advanced analytics and big data research.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Noblecast
January 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Maintenance of a video streaming platform (React frontend, Python backend); developed a Python microservice to orchestrate Docker containers for automated startup/shutdown and implemented a usage metering solution for billing.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Surf BV
June 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Management and development of WordPress websites under Surf BV, focusing on stability, new features, and performance improvements across multiple sites.
Senior JavaScript Developer at Haagse bos app
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Development of a hybrid educational mobile app using Meteor JS with a CMS backend; geocaching-style gameplay, offline mode with data synchronization when online.
Senior JavaScript Developer at Tekst scan app
March 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
iOS application for scanning and processing documents; OCR; microservices-based backend to distribute processing tasks; scalable backend design.
Senior JavaScript Developer at And products BV
January 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Marketplace – AWS Marketplace deployment; configured and deployed the Marketplace environment to offer mapping application on AWS as a paid service.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at 10000scholen
March 1, 2019 - October 1, 2019
Full-Stack web development with Laravel and Highcharts; integration with the DUO API; Redis-based queueing; server infrastructure setup and configuration.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Performa BV
January 1, 2019 - April 1, 2019
Full-Stack development of an event application with Meteor JS; mobile reception app to scan visitors, real-time participant tracking, and CMS-backed admin.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Pakhuis de Zwijger, Circl Amsterdam
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2018
Event platform with a NodeJS frontend and WordPress CMS backend; online registrations, on-site attendance, live streaming, and community features with custom plugins.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Natuurpodium / Havensteder
March 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Interactive installations – Raspberry Pi & NodeJS; architecture design and development of hardware-driven installations and multi-projector control.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at Afternote
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017
Digital platform for securely storing personal wishes after death; Symfony backend with encrypted MongoDB; PHP microservices for image processing and AWS S3 storage.
Web Developer at Noblestreet BV
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Web development for the Ministry of Defence (Netherlands) and related projects.
Programming Traineeship at UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2005
Programming traineeship program.
Software Architect / Lead Developer at Senate of the Netherlands
February 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for maintaining and modernizing the Senate's website and back-office infrastructure. Led a complete migration from an outdated Linux environment to a current Linux version, including a Business Impact Analysis and detailed test plans to minimize disruption. Also leading preparations for a future SaaS-based infrastructure planned for 2026, aligning with security and scalability goals.

Education

Mechanical Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Programming Traineeship at UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Java Programmer at Ministry of Defence (Netherlands)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Mechanical Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Programming Traineeship at UN International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Java Programmer at Ministry of Defence (Netherlands)
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment