2026 De Riethoeve
Solo DeveloperDesigned and built a fast brochure site for Hoevecamperplaats De Riethoeve, clearly presenting the stay, amenities, local offerings, and contact details for visitors planning a stop in Assenede.
HTML CSS JavaScript
Open to freelance projects
Dendermonde, BE — UTC+1
I build & ship thoughtful web products.
I'm Manu, a Belgium-based product and software engineer building fast, well-crafted products with React, TypeScript, Node, and AI.
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React ✦ TypeScript ✦ Node.js ✦ OpenAI ✦ Astro ✦ Full-stack ✦ Product Thinking ✦ AI Integration ✦
React ✦ TypeScript ✦ Node.js ✦ OpenAI ✦ Astro ✦ Full-stack ✦ Product Thinking ✦ AI Integration ✦
01 — About
A builder with a product mindset.
I work where product thinking and engineering meet. I enjoy turning rough ideas into clear interfaces, reliable systems, and features that feel considered from the first click to the final detail.
Most of my work lives on the web, across React, TypeScript, Node.js, and AI tooling. I care about speed, structure, and usability, and I like being close to both the product decisions and the implementation.
How I work Curious · Structured · Collaborative · Detail-oriented
04 — Selected Work
Selected product work.
2026 
2025 Dellaware Shopfloor App
Project Lead · Frontend DeveloperLed the frontend for a manufacturing app used to track sites, machines, and maintenance planning, with a focus on operational clarity and day-to-day usability.
React · Bootstrap · API Integration
2024 Rak Sunakh
Solo DeveloperDesigned and built a content-rich website for a Thai Ridgeback kennel, helping prospective owners understand breeding, pedigree, health guarantees, and support resources with clarity and trust.
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
2023 DevKin Website
Solo DeveloperBuilt a clear, conversion-focused website for an appliance repair and sales business, combining service information, warranty details, customer support, and trust signals into a stronger local presence.
HTML · CSS · JavaScript
02 — Experience
Work that shaped how I build.
- Full-time
saply.ai
Ghent Metropolitan Area, Belgium- Product & GTM Engineer March 2026 - Present
- Ship customer-facing features and internal tooling for an AI-driven product
- Run go-to-market experiments and translate results into product decisions
- Bridge product, engineering, and commercial execution in a small senior team
- Hybrid from Ghent
- Software Developer November 2025 - March 2026
- Built full-stack product features for an AI-driven platform
- Shipped production work across the stack while transitioning into a permanent role
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- Student Council
Revolte Studentenraad
Ghent, Belgium- Adviserend Lid Departementale Studentenraad DIT March 2026 - Present
- Advisory member on the Department IT student council
- Representing student interests in programme and policy decisions
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- Freelance
Recommand
Remote- Software Engineer November 2025 - Present
- Deliver web features and integrations as a freelance engineer
- Collaborate remotely with the in-house team
- Focus on dependable delivery and product-quality execution
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- Freelance
Devloo Development
Remote- Self Employed May 2025 - Present
- Build modern web products with a focus on automation, AI integration, and user-centered design
- Work primarily with React, TypeScript, Node.js, and OpenAI tooling
- Support clients with product thinking, web design, and implementation
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- Student Job
Stokerij Rubbens
Wichelen, Belgium- All-round Employee May 2024 - Present
- Setting up events and parties
- Food service and delivery
- Taking orders from customers
- Cashier duties
- Customer service and guest relations
- Server June 2023 - May 2024
- Customer service and hospitality
- Beverage service and delivery
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- Student Job
Dominos
Dendermonde, Belgium- Delivery Driver April 2023 - June 2023
- Order delivery
- Customer service
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- Internship
Dee Spas
Malta- Intern March 2023
- Set up Slack server for team communication
- Website analysis and improvement recommendations
- International work experience
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- Student Job
AluK Belgium
Hamme, Belgium- Factory Worker August 2022
- Production line work
- Quality control
- Assembly tasks
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- Student Job
Lidl Belgium & Luxembourg
De Panne, Belgium- Store Associate July 2022
- Customer service
- Stock management
- Cashier duties
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03 — Education
Built on code, refined by craft.
- 01
HOGENT
January 2023 - December 2026Bachelor of Applied Computer Science
- Frontend: React.js, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
- Backend: Node.js, API Development, SQL, Docker
- Tools & Frameworks: Yarn, GitHub, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Azure, AWS
- Software Development & Analysis: Functional analysis, software analysis, costing, planning
- Networking & Cybersecurity: Networking, network protocols, network defense, threat analysis, Linux
- 02
GO Talent Dendermonde
September 2017 - June 2023Technical Computer Science (Secondary Education)
- Web development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Programming languages: C++, Visual Basic
- Web design & Computer Science: Web Design, Computer Science
- 03
KASK Dendermonde
September 2019 - June 2023Photography (Photography Student)
- Photoshop, Lightroom, Studio Lighting, Photography
React.jsTypeScriptHTMLCSSJavaScriptNode.jsAPI DevelopmentSQLDockerPythonJavaC++YarnGitHubGitHub CopilotMicrosoft AzureNetlifyAWSPlanningPhotoshopLightroomStudio LightingPhotographyWordExcelPowerPointAccessDutch (native)English (fluent)
React.jsTypeScriptHTMLCSSJavaScriptNode.jsAPI DevelopmentSQLDockerPythonJavaC++YarnGitHubGitHub CopilotMicrosoft AzureNetlifyAWSPlanningPhotoshopLightroomStudio LightingPhotographyWordExcelPowerPointAccessDutch (native)English (fluent)
05 — Skills
Tools of the trade.
Frontend Development
React.js · TypeScript · HTML · CSS · JavaScript
01Backend Development
Node.js · API Development · SQL · Docker · Python · Java · C++
02Tools & Technologies
Yarn · GitHub · GitHub Copilot · Microsoft Azure · Netlify · AWS · Planning
03Design & Media
Photoshop · Lightroom · Studio Lighting · Photography
04Microsoft Office
Word · Excel · PowerPoint · Access
05Languages
Dutch (native) · English (fluent)
06 06 — Certifications
Proof of continued learning.
07 — Let's connect
Have something
worth building?
Based in Dendermonde, Belgium · Open to remote and on-site collaboration