FILIP BUNKENS
TECHNICAL DIRECTION
Bridging the gap between vision and execution by translating deep technical insights into robust systems. As a radical generalist, I identify the connections that specialists often miss, allowing me to not only advise on projects but also actively lead them toward a tangible and optimized final product.
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Expertise
"Bridging the gap between vision and execution by building and optimizing systems."
- • Systems Architecture: Designing scalable end-to-end infrastructures that support core business goals.
- • Technical Governance: Enforcing code quality, security standards, and roadmap discipline.
- • Strategic Engineering: Bridging the gap between deep technology, budgetary constraints, and market needs.
- • Hands-on Leadership: Directly steering complex technical processes and building critical systems myself.
Contact
Tel: +32 486 36 29 61
Location: Jodoigne, België
Core Skills
- • Technical Roadmap Design
- • Full-stack Systems Architecture
- • Workflow & Process Automation
- • C-level Technical Advisory
Languages
Professional Experience
Technical Curator & Operations Engineer
June 2020 – presentTheBeard | België / Online
- Hardware Lifecycle: Strategisch sourcen en technisch reviseren van complexe consumentenelektronica om functionele integriteit te herstellen.
- Quality Engineering: Implementeren van strikte technische inspectie- en testprotocollen voor internationale distributie.
- Logistieke Architectuur: Beheer van de volledige technische keten: van inkoop-algoritmes tot geautomatiseerde internationale logistiek.
- Data-Driven Optimization: Gebruik van trendanalyse en prijsmodellen om de inkoopstrategie technisch te onderbouwen.
STEM Facilitator & Robotics Mentor (French-speaking)
February 2025 – June 2025123Code | Wavre
- French-language Guidance: Providing technical lessons in French for primary school children (école primaire).
- Robotics & Arduino: Inspiring children and teaching the basics of logical thinking through hands-on projects with Arduino, from assembly to coding.
- Pedagogical Approach: Translating complex concepts such as sensors, motors, and variables into an understandable level for young French-speaking students.
- Problem Solving: Guiding the debugging process, stimulating students to find their own mechanical and software solutions.
E-sports Performance Coach (Fortnite)
July 2021 – January 2024Freelance / E-sports | Remote
- E-sports Mentorship: Guiding youth (ages 14-20) within the competitive Fortnite e-sports circuit.
- Strategic Analysis: Analyzing meta-gameplay, rotations, and match statistics to optimize performance at the top level.
- Competitive Discipline: Training mechanical skills and mental resilience in a high-stakes professional environment.
Lead Developer & Data Architect (areweinlockdown.com)
March 2020 – May 2021areweinlockdown.com | Wereldwijd
- Rapid Deployment: Eigenhandig een high-traffic tracker ontwikkeld en geschaald die real-time wereldwijde data aggregeerde.
- Data Modeling: Ontwerpen van een uniform en schaalbaar datamodel om inconsistente wereldwijde bronnen te normaliseren.
- Backend Performance: Optimalisatie van data-ingestion en API-responses voor een massaal internationaal publiek.
Photographer
July 2007 – September 2019TheBeard.be | Jodoigne, België
- Commercial Photography: Specialized in capturing large-scale events, international congresses, and promotional content.
- Advertising Campaigns: Visual execution of major advertising campaigns in collaboration with agencies for clients including Startups.be, IMEC, Hack Belgium and Scania.
- High-level Clients: Trusted partner for organizations such as Startups.be, IMEC, Hack Belgium, Pfizer and Scania.
- Strategic Consulting: Consultancy regarding visual identity and brand positioning for corporate clients.
Technical Director & Recovery Lead
April 2018 – September 2019Reden coin | Wereldwijd
- Technical Turnaround: Een stagnerend blockchain-project geaudit en geherstructureerd door nieuwe technische standaarden en een roadmap te definiëren.
- Code Audit & Security: Grondige analyse van bestaande codebases om kwetsbaarheden en technische schuld te identificeren voor investeerders.
- Technical Liaison: Fungeren als de brug tussen de core-developers en niet-technische stakeholders voor transparant projectbeheer.
- Risk Mitigation: Implementeren van 'best practice' ontwikkelingsstandaarden om stabiliteit bij lanceringen te garanderen.
Frontend Developer
May 2007 – September 2008Statik | België
- Web Development: Focused on development with PHP, AJAX, and CakePHP.
- Projects: Contributed to platforms for clients including Max Havelaar, Het Depot, Stuk, and Rivierenhof.
- Front-end: Development of templates for Drupal, WordPress, and custom CMS systems.
Full Stack Developer
February 2007 – May 2007Yappa | België
- Full-stack: Developing websites in PHP, XHTML, and CSS.
PHP Developer
June 2006 – February 2007Keys | België
- Software Development: Back-office development and hosting support.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting Engineer
September 2003 – May 2004IP Globalnet | België
- Systems Troubleshooting: Diepgaande analyse en oplossing van complexe netwerk- en softwareproblemen voor B2B en residentiële omgevingen.
- Documentation & Protocol: Vertalen van complexe incidenten naar reproduceerbare oplossingen en verbeteringen voor het platform.
Education
Applied Informatics
Rega KHL, 2002-2003
Bio-engineer
KU Leuven, 2000-2002
Mathematics - Sciences
Don Boscocollege Hechtel, 1992 – 2000
Projects
KABAAL – Full-stack Audio Dashboard System
PocketBase (Go/SQLite), Node.js, CSS3, Docker
A scalable soundboard platform with a 'Tron-inspired' aesthetic. Users manage personalized 'audio grids' via a desktop 'Manage Mode' and a mobile-optimized interface.
Personalized Recruitment Platform
Node.js, EJS, Docker, VPS
A modular multi-lingual application built to create personalized application experiences. Uses a JSON-driven architecture to dynamically adjust content and styling per company.
The Fixer Case: Offline Photo-Pipeline (National Lottery)
Python, Node.js, Raspberry Pi, WiFi-Camera, SMTP
A fully autonomous, battery-powered pipeline built for major festivals. WiFi-connected cameras feed a local server that auto-processes images, displays them on tablets, and delivers them via local SMTP—zero internet, zero mains power.
Home-lab AI Infrastructure
Ollama, OpenWebUI, Docker
Configuration of a local, home-lab LLM environment on a GTX 1060 (3GB VRAM). Optimized through quantization to make high-performance models usable on limited hardware.
TrustUp Renovation Scoping Assistant — AI-Native Specifications
Claude Code, AI Agent Orchestration, Rules Engine, API-Native
A specification package designed to orchestrate AI coding agents in building a resilient, SaaS-ready module. Demonstrates strict Spec-Driven Development methodology.