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Nathan Van Gierdegom
Freelance Lead Front-end Engineer.
I am a results-driven Freelance Lead Front-End Engineer based in Ghent, Belgium, with a passion for developing exceptional digital experiences. Specializing in UX/UI engineering, React, Vue, and Next.js, I love transforming concepts into user-centric interfaces for enterprise projects. .
My commitment to innovation, combined with a robust technical skill set, enables the delivery of solutions that surpass user expectations. I'm a proactive learner, keen on adopting emerging technologies and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Experience
TVH Parts, Waregem
Freelance Front-End Lead
Jan 2025 - now
Driving strategic transformation of TVH Parts' mission-critical React e-commerce platform that processes 80% of the company's 28,000 daily orders. Conducted a comprehensive technical assessment, diagnosing architectural bottlenecks and development inefficiencies impacting both performance and team velocity.
Leading a team of 20 engineers while implementing an incremental modernization roadmap delivering measurable performance gains. Lead the Front-End Center of Excellence to enforce best practices, standardize architecture decisions, and create a cohesive technical vision across previously siloed teams.
Skills
Technical Leadership · Front-End Architecture · Performance Optimization · React.js · TypeScript · UX/UI Engineering · Strategic Planning · Team Mentorship · DevOps · CI/CD · Code Quality
Agfa Geveart, Mortsel
Freelance Front-End Lead
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024
Leading front-end development for MES applications. Bringing industry best practices and tooling to the team, mentoring junior developers, leading UX/UI design for all new interfaces, creating a design system and component library for a unified look and feel across applications.
Skills
Blazor · .NET · C# · Front End Architecture · Tailwind CSS · UX/UI · DevOps · Azure (DevOps) · CI/CD · Design Systems · Component Libraries · HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Gitlab · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext
Lynx Beleggen, Ghent
Senior Front-End Engineer
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024
In 2022, spearheaded the complete UI overhaul of Lynx's stock trading web application, significantly boosting user experience and functionality. Implemented a suite of development tools and practices to enhance application consistency and reduce bugs.
In 2023, led the ground-up rebuild of the trading application's front end, integrating state-of-the-art technologies to streamline feature deployment and enhance the developer and user experience alike.
Skills
AngularJS · React.js · Next.js · ZOD · TypeScript · Redux (Toolkit) · Zustand · React Query · Front End Architecture · Tailwind CSS · UX/UI · DevOps · CI/CD · Design Systems · Component Libraries· HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Gitlab · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext
PXLS, Ghent
Freelance Front-End Engineer and Project Lead
Jan 2012 - Present
Founded and led a team of engineers to develop innovative web applications, utilizing modern technologies and best practices to solve complex client challenges. Over the years, I have successfully executed a range of projects, from small-scale websites to large-scale web applications, all while driving improvements in both user experience and performance.
As the lead, I managed cross-functional teams, ensuring the seamless integration of front-end frameworks with back-end systems. By leveraging cutting-edge tools and maintaining a focus on scalability and maintainability, I consistently delivered high-quality software solutions.
Skills
Astro.js · Qwik · React.js · Next.js · Vue.js · Nuxt.js · ZOD · TypeScript · Redux (Toolkit) · Zustand · React Query · tRPC · Tailwind CSS · Full Stack Architecture · Vercel · PlanetScale · AWS · Google Cloud · UX/UI · DevOps · CI/CD · Design Systems · Component Libraries · HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Github · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext · NodeJS · Express
Showpad, Ghent
UX/UI Engineer
Mar 2020 - Jan 2022
Designed and developed custom Showpad Experience Apps (web applications) and tooling for Showpad clients. Conducted technical training sessions and supported the integration of Showpad API and Experience App SDK.
Skills
Vue.js · React.js · Pinia · ZOD · TypeScript · Node.JS · Redux (Toolkit) · Front End Architecture · Tailwind CSS · UX/UI · DevOps · CI/CD · AWS · Design Systems · Component Libraries · HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Gitlab · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext · REST API · SDK’S
Bricsys, Ghent
Front-End Engineer & UX/UI Analyst
Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
Handled front-end development for Bricsys 24/7, a SaaS cloud-based construction project management platform. Directed usability testing and optimized UX/UI design workflows to improve product accessibility and efficiency.
Skills
Vue.js · Pinia · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · UX/UI · HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Github · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext · Java · GWT · REST API's
Superkraft, Ghent
Front-End Developer
Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
Crafted and managed email marketing strategies, enhancing brand engagement and outreach. Reconstructed the company's web presence, implementing modern HTML/CSS practices and JavaScript functionalities for better performance and scalability.
Skills
HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Github · SASS · LESS · GRUNT · UX/UI · Javascript · ECMAScript 6 · ES6 · ESNext
Aaltra, Ghent
UX/UI Engineering Internship
Sep 2016 - Mar 2017
I developed the MVP for my start-up EatSafe based on my Small Business Project for college. We designed and built an iOS application for people with allergies that allowed them to find businesses around them were they could safely eat something. We went on to compete in several start-up competitions and we got accepted into the Start-It KBC incubator.
Skills
HTML5/CSS3 · Git · Swift · UX/UI · Full Stack Architecture · C# · REST API
Education
Howest
Bachelor in New Media and Communication Technology
Hogent
Bachelor in Applied Computer Science
Certificates
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Cisco CCNA
Hire a Freelance Lead Front-End Engineer in Belgium
Nathan Van Gierdegom is a Senior Freelance Lead Front-End Engineer based in Ghent, Belgium. With over 10 years of experience in React.js, Vue.js, Next.js, and modern web development techniques, Nathan specializes in creating exceptional user experiences and scalable front-end architectures. As a UX/UI engineering specialist, he transforms concepts into user-centric interfaces for clients across Belgium including TVH Parts, Agfa Geveart, and Lynx Beleggen.
Looking to hire a freelance front-end lead? Nathan has successfully led front-end teams at TVH Parts, Agfa Geveart, and Lynx Beleggen, delivering enterprise-grade applications with modern JavaScript frameworks. His expertise in team leadership, architecture planning, and performance optimization makes him the ideal choice for companies seeking freelance technical leadership.
Available for freelance front-end lead opportunities in Belgium and remote positions throughout Europe. Specializing in complex UI challenges, large-scale application architecture, and front-end team leadership.
Contact Nathan at nathan@pxls.be for freelance opportunities in front-end development, React.js, Vue.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
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