Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

With over 25 years of experience in software development, IT infrastructure, and team management, I support organizations in achieving scalable and secure IT solutions. As a freelance professional, I specialize in delivering tailored expertise in areas such as software development, cloud migrations, architecture design, and DevOps processes. My approach is a combination of deep technical knowledge and a results-driven mindset. I have extensive experience in developing complex web applications, optimizing infrastructure, and coaching teams. By working closely with clients, I translate challenges into sustainable solutions that meet their specific needs.…With over 25 years of experience in software development, IT infrastructure, and team management, I support organizations in achieving scalable and secure IT solutions. As a freelance professional, I specialize in delivering tailored expertise in areas such as software development, cloud migrations, architecture design, and DevOps processes. My approach is a combination of deep technical knowledge and a results-driven mindset. I have extensive experience in developing complex web applications, optimizing infrastructure, and coaching teams. By working closely with clients, I translate challenges into sustainable solutions that meet their specific needs.

Robert Bank

Full Stack Developer, DevOps Developer, Cloud Developer, +2





With over 25 years of experience in software development, IT infrastructure, and team management, I support organizations in achieving scalable and secure IT solutions. As a freelance professional, I specialize in delivering tailored expertise in areas such as software development, cloud migrations, architecture design, and DevOps processes. My approach is a combination of deep technical knowledge and a results-driven mindset. I have extensive experience in developing complex web applications, optimizing infrastructure, and coaching teams. By working closely with clients, I translate challenges into sustainable solutions that meet their specific needs.…With over 25 years of experience in software development, IT infrastructure, and team management, I support organizations in achieving scalable and secure IT solutions. As a freelance professional, I specialize in delivering tailored expertise in areas such as software development, cloud migrations, architecture design, and DevOps processes. My approach is a combination of deep technical knowledge and a results-driven mindset. I have extensive experience in developing complex web applications, optimizing infrastructure, and coaching teams. By working closely with clients, I translate challenges into sustainable solutions that meet their specific needs.

Available to hire

With over 25 years of experience in software development, IT infrastructure, and team management, I support organizations in achieving scalable and secure IT solutions. As a freelance professional, I specialize in delivering tailored expertise in areas such as software development, cloud migrations, architecture design, and DevOps processes. My approach is a combination of deep technical knowledge and a results-driven mindset.
I have extensive experience in developing complex web applications, optimizing infrastructure, and coaching teams. By working closely with clients, I translate challenges into sustainable solutions that meet their specific needs.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Dutch

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior full stack developer at Powerhouse, Amsterdam

July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025

Led migration and upgrade projects for the Energy Platform, focusing on technology upgrades, platform security, and stability improvements. Executed risk analysis and developed migration plans. Migrated frameworks including Java, Spring, JSF, Flowable BPMN, Angular, and Python. Developed microservices with REST APIs based on Spring Boot. Implemented CVE monitoring systems and resolved critical stability issues. Supported test automation development and optimized CI/CD pipelines using GitLab.

Senior Developer - Head of Development at Paazl, Amsterdam

October 1, 2015 - June 30, 2022

Led platform modernization and migration to microservice architecture using Spring Boot and Kubernetes. Initiated and developed a data platform with scalable data pipelines using Apache Airflow. Managed migration to Google Cloud Platform and implemented new security protocols along with improving monitoring and alerting systems. Managed Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and fostered team development, including coaching offshore teams to increase development capacity. Maintained integrations, APIs and ensured platform performance and availability.

Senior Developer - Tech Lead at Desk.nl, Amsterdam

October 1, 2005 - October 1, 2015

Developed custom web applications and infrastructure solutions for various clients, translating requirements into technical documentation and implementing complex innovative applications. Delivered projects including an exam management platform, a text analysis matching system using machine learning, real estate cost management and reporting tool, and an interactive business game. Oversaw architecture design, data security, performance optimization, and application development using diverse technologies across projects.

System engineer at Desk.nl, Amsterdam

October 1, 1996 - October 1, 2005

Started as a system administrator responsible for server and hardware installation and management. Transitioned into web application development using Perl, Bash, and PHP. Managed server monitoring, backups, and system stability. Developed scalable and reliable web applications for customers including early versions of platforms such as NVM and Wehkamp.

Developer at V2, Rotterdam

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999

Collaborated with artists and developers on various art and culture projects, including creating websites and internet games for museums and cultural institutions.

Senior full stack developer at Powerhouse, Amsterdam

July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025

Led migrations, technology upgrades, and ongoing development for the Powerhouse Energy Platform, a trading platform for energy products integrating European exchanges and IoT devices. Responsibilities included risk analysis, migration and upgrading frameworks (Java, Spring, JSF, Flowable BPMN, Angular), developing microservices with Spring Boot, implementing CVE monitoring procedures, resolving critical stability issues, and optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Continued part-time involvement focusing on knowledge sharing and development.

Senior Developer / Head of Development at Paazl, Amsterdam

October 1, 2015 - June 30, 2022

Led multidisciplinary development teams including offshore staff, focusing on mentoring, performance, and delivery quality. Initiated migration from a monolithic application to microservices architecture on Google Kubernetes Engine and shifted platform infrastructure from on-premise to Google Cloud Platform. Guided new data analytics platform implementation, enhanced security protocols, observability improvements, and optimized CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for streamlined deployments.

Senior software engineer at Desk.nl, Amsterdam

October 1, 2005 - October 31, 2015

Developed custom web applications and infrastructure solutions for diverse clients, overseeing architecture design and full implementation of complex applications. Notable projects included an Exam Management Platform with integrations, a Fund Application Matching System using machine learning, real estate management reporting applications, and an interactive business game. Managed data security, optimized system responses, and developed NFC-based applications and text analysis algorithms.

System engineer at Desk.nl, Amsterdam

October 1, 1996 - October 31, 2005

Started as system administrator managing servers and hardware installations, later progressing to web application development using Perl, Bash, and PHP. Responsibilities included system administration, server management, monitoring, and backup solutions, delivering scalable and reliable web applications for various industries.

Developer at V2, Rotterdam

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999

Collaborated with artists and developers on art and culture projects including a website for landscape visualization and an internet game about Jheronimus Bosch for the Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum.

Electrical engineer at Various employers including European Option Exchange

January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1996

Worked as an electrical engineer prior to software career.