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Mitch Vanderlinden

Head of Software Development

Dynamic Head of Development with expertise in e-commerce solutions. Skilled in leading teams to innovate and optimize digital platforms. Passionate about transforming business challenges into technical solutions.

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Problem Solving

Exceptional skills in identifying challenges within digital and e-commerce landscapes and implementing effective, innovative solutions.

Learning and Adaptability

Committed to staying at the forefront of technology, demonstrating an ongoing willingness to explore new tools and methodologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Success side projects

Portfolio

I have brought here my biggest and favorite works
as a professional.

01

Leadership in Development

As the Head of Development at CONPUR GmbH, I led the transformation to a REST microservice architecture and AWS cloud migration, significantly boosting our e-commerce efficiency and scalability, and ensuring GDPR compliance.

02

Revitalization Infrastructure

Spearheading the overhaul of a Magento 1 Multishop installation into a unified, scalable platform, I introduced a centralized Product Information Management (PIM) system, optimizing data synchronization across 17 installations and positioning us as a leader in digital commerce innovation.

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Team Leadership

In my capacity as Head of Development, I successfully managed a global team of remote engineers, revolutionizing our development process with unified cycles and sprints, which markedly increased productivity and technological exploration.

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Innovative Development of the ROOBEO Platform

Leading the development of the ROOBEO platform, I played a pivotal role in integrating cutting-edge technologies, enhancing business processes, and collaborating with product and business owners to secure our position at the forefront of the e-commerce solutions sector.

Professional Experience

List of professional working experience

Head of Development / CONPUR GmbH formerly ROOBEO GmbH

Dec. 2019 - Present, Berlin, Germany
  • Leadership and Team Management:: Took on the role of Head of Development, successfully managing a diverse, global team of 10 remote engineers with various skill sets. Implemented unified development cycles and reintroduced sprint methodologies to streamline processes and foster stronger collaboration between engineering teams and product owners, enhancing communication and productivity.
  • Innovative Platform DevelopmentPlayed a crucial role in the conceptualization and development of the ROOBEO platform. Recognized the need for technological advancement beyond Magento 2 and led the shift towards new technologies to facilitate ROOBEO's growth, focusing on optimizing business processes through the development of key services such as order, checkout, import, and terms.
  • Strategic Problem Solving and Collaboration: Proactively addressed team needs within sprints, significantly boosting productivity and allowing for time dedicated to technology exploration. Worked closely with Product and Business Owners to ensure the effective implementation of new services, aligning technological solutions with business goals.

Head of Development / Geschenkidee D&A GmbH

Aug. 2017 - Nov. 2019, Berlin, Germany
  • Leadership and Project Management: Initially worked closely with the CTO, supporting in reporting and cost analysis, and eventually took over the leadership of a 10-member IT development team, leading significant projects including the transition from Magento to a REST microservice architecture. This improved communication efficiency across international shops, ERP systems, and data warehouses.
  • Technical Initiatives and Cloud Migration: Successfully spearheaded the migration of the company's online shops to Amazon Web Services (AWS), significantly enhancing infrastructure scalability and performance. This strategic move involved detailed planning, execution, and team coordination to ensure seamless transition.
  • Compliance and Data Protection: Developed a deep understanding of the GDPR legal framework, leading the implementation of comprehensive compliance measures to protect customer data and privacy. This initiative demonstrated a commitment to legal compliance and the safe handling of customer information.

Senior PHP developer / Regalos & Regali GmbH

Jun. 2015 - Aug. 2017, Berlin, Germany
  • Strategic Project Leadership: Played a pivotal role in various in-house projects, particularly in ERP implementation and developing marketing solutions. Efforts were focused on modernizing infrastructure to support business scalability and efficiency.
  • Efficient Team Coordination and Backlog Management:: Made significant strides in backlog reduction through effective identification and communication of solutions, leading a team of three developers. This involved prioritizing critical issues and streamlining the development process to enhance productivity.
  • Innovative System Overhaul and Synchronization: Led a comprehensive project in 2016 to revamp a dated four-year-old codebase, transitioning from an outdated Magento 1 Multishop setup to a unified installation designed for scalability. A key achievement was the creation of a centralized Product Information Management (PIM) system, enabling synchronized product data management across 17 different installations, thereby significantly improving operational efficiency and data consistency.

Senior PHP developer / Summit Media Ltd.

Jan. 2013 - May 2015, Prague, Czechia
  • Maintenance of several high traffic Magento Enterprice web-stores, feature development

PHP developer / OTYS Recruiting Technology

Mar. 2012 - Dec. 2012, Prague, Czechia
  • Development of proprietary recruitment software tailored for the Dutch market.