Yannick
Van Godtsenhoven
Android Developer
Team Lead / Android Developer @ PlayPass
I have over 9 years of development experience in Java with a strong interest in frontend technologies. In the last couple of years I fell in love with the Android ecosystem and became a full-time mobile developer.
Because of my background in Java backend and web application development, I have the ability to handle complete projects. Next to my experience with Android, I have also worked on Ionic 2/Angular 2 hybrid applications. Starting from the technical design of the app and its backend, to the final deployment in the stores, I know the tricks to bring the project to a good end while following the agile principles.
My passion for mobile development makes sure that I keep track of the mobile landscape and different technologies related to mobile.
Mission
I use technology to help people, allowing them to focus on what's truly important.
Employment
Team Lead / Android Developer @ PlayPass
from june 2016 to present day
PlayPass has developed an innovative new software application that uses RFID and NFC technology to transform the humble wristband into a device allowing event organisers to manage crew, artists and crowds; create exciting new ways for the public to interact with brands at events, both in person and via social media; and create a safe and secure cashless environment.
Most of the hardware used to scan wristbands, take orders, do topups, etc. runs on Android or Java. I maintain and implement new features for these devices.
Mobile Consultant @ Capgemini
from januari 2016 to june 2016
As a Mobile consultant I handle a lot of different tasks, all focused around mobile platforms.
My activity portfolio includes:
- lead developer
- Scrum master
- application development, mostly for the Android ecosystem
- working on proposals for future projects
- advising in all aspects concerning mobile
- organizing a knowledge sharing group about mobile in Capgemini Belgium
Android Consultant @ Cozmos
from may 2012 to december 2015
As an Android consultant I handle a lot of different tasks, all focused on the Android platform.
My activity portfolio includes:
- application development for the Android ecosystem, including smartphones, tablets, Google Glass, Google TV, ...
- handling mobile projects for clients, including initial meetings, wireframes, functional and technical design of the applications, development, testing, publishing and maintenance
- advising clients in all aspects concerning Android
- coaching junior Android developers
- teaching Android courses
- building an automated devicelab on which customers can execute Appium automated UI tests remotely and consult the results in a webapplication (Polariz)
Java Consultant @ XT-i
from may 2006 to may 2012
Java webapplication development as a consultant for different clients on the Belgian market. (Fedex, Nike, Toyota, Proximus, GPS-Buddy, LCM, VRT, FodMob, Agfa Healthcare, Janssen Pharmaceutica, VDAB). Development of new applications, maintenance, bugfixing, testing, ...
Java Developer @ Cetelem
from march 2005 to may 2006
Java developer in a small team that creates J2EE web applications using agile methodologies.
Education
Industrial Engineering - Electronics/ICT
from 2000 to 2004
Hogeschool voor Wetenschap en Kunst
A broad and practical Master in Engineering course. The first two years are a general scientific education in fields like math, physics, chemistry, mechanics, construction,... The last two years are a combination of analog and digital electronics and a focus on computer technology and software development.
Usability Certification
2010
Human Interface Group
A 5 day course that teaches different aspects of UX such as strategy, user research, designing, tools and testing. The course also contains a practical case for which I designed a desktop and mobile application to scan and manage businesscards.
Professional Scrum Master I
2016
Professional Scrum Master I
An online assessment to validate depth of knowledge of the Scrum framework and its application.
