Wouter
Waeytens

Training as a volunteer firefighter with a strong focus on resilience, teamwork, and emergency response. Gaining practical experience in safety procedures, rescue techniques, and crisis management while preparing to support the community in high-pressure situations.

Development and maintenance of complex Drupal websites and platforms, including large-scale projects such as VisitBruges.be. Responsible for custom module development, API integrations (TDMS, Ticketmatic, MediaHaven, Microsoft BI, Enviso), and ensuring scalable, high-quality solutions.

Worked in customer-facing sales, providing expert advice, product knowledge, and service to help customers choose the right cycling solutions. Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills while supporting daily shop operations.

Designed and implemented Drupal-based architectures for clients, ensuring robust, maintainable, and scalable solutions. Guided development teams, performed code reviews, and delivered custom features aligned with business goals.

Completed formal training in Drupal 8, gaining in-depth knowledge of the platform’s new architecture and features.
June 2017: Acquia Drupal 8 Certified Developer.

Received hands-on training in the Zend PHP framework, building a strong foundation in modern object-oriented PHP development and MVC design patterns.

Studied new media and communication technologies, focusing on programming, multimedia, and IT solutions. Gained practical and theoretical knowledge that formed the basis of a professional career in web development.