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S.J.C. Gijsen

I’m a hands-on, full stack senior software engineer with almost 15 years of experience with every part of the systems development lifecycle. By education and experience I gained a broad knowledge of electronics and hardware, ranging from low-level microprocessors and components to complex computer networks. I have worked on numerous projects from concept to completion. 

Expertises

Languages/libraries:

  • C# (.NET): Entity Framework, MVC, RAZOR, LINQ, HTML, JSON, AJAX, REST
  • C/C++, Visual basic
  • SQL (Database design)
  • Qt framework: Qt libraries, QML, QtScript
  • 3D: Engines, OpenGL, DirectX, SketchUp
  • Scripting: Javascript (Node.js, Vue), Python, Shell

Concepts:

  • Object Oriented development
  • Parallel/multi-threaded/asynchrous
  • Multi-platform (cross)compiling
  • Plug-in frameworks
  • TCP/IP, network protocols, encryption

Tools/software

  • MS Visual Studio and Qt IDE
  • Git (toolings)
  • MS Office

Platforms

  • Windows/Linux
Career history

(C# .NET) Software Engineer (May 2016 -present)
Maastricht - Maastricht University, Faculty of Psychology & Neuroscience

  • Full lifecycle development of a web application (https://dors-fpn.maastrichtuniversity.nl/) using C# .NET, MVC, Entity framework
  • Creating front and backend solutions for the faculty business workflow automation
  • Many users (consisting of students, employees and external users)

(C/C++) Software Engineer (May 2011 - 2016) Maastricht - Maastricht University, Faculty of Psychology & Neuroscience

  • Full lifecycle development of open source “BrainStim” software (https://github.com/svengijsen/BrainStim) written in C/C++ and Qt.
  • Installation, configuration and maintenance of two High Performance Computing GPU Servers.
  • Verbal and written (English) communication with researchers to resolve new and outstanding technical issues.

(C/C++) Software Engineer (May 2010 – May 2011)
Roermond - Mind Media B.V.

  • Development of (prototype) software using MFC/C++ for face detection and tracking with the use of a camera.
  • Development of new libraries used for Bio/neuro feedback software.

MRI/software engineer (April 2005 – April 2010) Maastricht
Maastricht University, Faculty of Psychology & Neuroscience

  • Hardware and software development of various projects as requested by the research colleagues.
  • Tutoring of colleagues and the coordination of a new research MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) lab.

Network/Server/System service engineer (March 2004 - March 2005)
Ittervoort - STEPCO B.V.

  • Technical installation, configuration and support of various network infrastructures and computers.

VB software engineer (March 2004 - March 2005)
Venlo - RTS Project B.V.

  • Full lifecycle development of software used for workspace administration, mainly used in horticulture industry.