Fundamentals Matter More in the AI Era, Not Less
Three years ago I was mostly writing code. Now I'm mostly reading it. That shift made the fundamentals more valuable, not less.
Engineering with Purpose
Bridging ideas, architecture, and execution.
Timothy De Bock
Nearly a decade of experience building software in demanding domains like public services and healthcare related platforms.
I work mainly with .NET and Azure. I turn complex requirements into clear architecture and production ready code that stays maintainable over time. I focus on reliability and performance and clean delivery. I enjoy collaborating with teams and keeping communication straightforward.
Outside work I am a father of two. I recharge with weekend BBQ and books and games.
What I Bring
Value I deliver to your team.
Technical Leadership
I design architectures, define patterns, and guide teams through implementation.
Problem Ownership
Complex systems don't scare me. I decompose them into manageable pieces.
Quality at Speed
Fast iterations with solid foundations. Ship often, fail forward.
Research First
Before I commit to a stack or pattern, I spike it.
Team Player
Clear async communication, honest code reviews, pair when it helps.
Regulated Domains
Medical records, immigration data, government systems.
From Code to Impact
Roles that shaped my expertise.
In The Pocket
Backend & Full-Stack Engineer - Aug 2025 – Current.NET 10
Azure
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
EF Core
Dapper
Dapr
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
Bicep
- Designing and developing backend systems for DVZ (Dienst Vreemdelingenzaken - Belgium Immigration Office)
- Building scalable APIs and platform infrastructure for critical public sector applications
- Implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and Bicep for Azure deployments
- Contributing to system architecture decisions in a product-focused digital studio environment
Wit-Gele Kruis
.NET Developer - Jan 2024 – Jun 2025ASP.NET Core
.NET 5+
WinForms
WCF
WebAPI
Micro-Services
Azure
SQL Server
EntityFramework
NHibernate
XUnit
FluentAssertions
- Delivered a major release and managed hypercare for field nurse software
- Ensured smooth performance, reliability, and real-time data flow
- Performed technical analysis, unit testing, and production incident support
Digitaal Vlaanderen - @Progressive
.NET Developer - Sep 2022 – Dec 2024ASP.NET Core
.NET 5+
Angular
VueJS
PWA
Azure
Microservices
DDD
MassTransit
RabbitMQ
Azure Service Bus
Azure Functions
- Technical analysis and improvements for Basiskaart Vlaanderen (GRB) Gecko team
- Built features for automated quality assurance systems
- Handled production incidents and supported internal users
Phished
Backend .NET Developer - Jan 2022 – May 2022.NET 5+
DDD
CQRS
SQL Server
MongoDB
Azure
Microservices
Hangfire
Kafka
- Built security & privacy features for SaaS phishing simulation platform
- Developed multi-tenant APIs and background processing
- Improved email deliverability and tracking
Hoplr
Full-stack .NET Developer - Jan 2021 – Dec 2021.NET 5+
React
PiranhaCMS
Azure DevOps
EF Core
SignalR
MySQL
- Collaborated across teams to improve Hoplr's community platform
- Enhanced UI/UX across multiple Hoplr products
- Built new features and internal tooling
BMW Center for Development - @Sirus
Full-stack .NET Developer - Feb 2020 – Dec 2020.NET MVC
.NET Core 3.2
VB.NET
C#
Kanban
- Developed business support and dealer communication tools
- Implemented technical solutions from business requests
- Ensured high-quality deliverables with testing and deployment
Sirus – Digipolis Vlaanderen
Full-stack .NET Developer - Sep 2019 – Feb 2020.NET Core
Azure
Docker
Databricks
PowerBI
Apache Kafka
CosmosDB
PostgreSQL
- Built IoT digital twin POCs for smart city applications
- Researched and implemented real-time data integration solutions
- Used Fiware-compliant software in Azure
KION Dematic
Full-stack .NET Developer - Sep 2018 – Aug 2019.NET Core
ASP.NET MVC
Angular
EF Core
WCF
WPF
SignalR
- Developed AGV order-picking software for routing optimization
- Integrated systems between WMS and AGVs
- Provided client support and researched new tooling
Let's work together
Whether you need a rock-solid .NET backend, scalable cloud architecture, or a pragmatic solution that balances performance and maintainability.
I combine deep expertise in .NET, Azure and architecture patterns with a hands-on, delivery-focused mindset. Let's turn your vision into clean, scalable software that works for the long haul.
Tech Stack
Tools and technologies I work with.
Backend
.NET 10
ASP.NET Core
Minimal APIs
EF Core
Dapper
MediatR
FluentValidation
Background Services
gRPC
LINQ
AutoMapper
xUnit
FluentAssertions
Azure & Ops
Azure App Service
Azure Functions
Azure Service Bus
Azure Storage
Azure SQL
Cosmos DB
Application Insights
Bicep
Terraform
Docker
Kubernetes
GitHub Actions
CI/CD
Frontend
Blazor Server
Blazor WebAssembly
Angular
React
Vue.js
ASP.NET MVC
Bootstrap
Tailwind CSS
MudBlazor
Data & Messaging
SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Cosmos DB
MassTransit
RabbitMQ
Outbox Pattern
Saga Pattern
CQRS
Hangfire
Redis Caching
Message Replay
AI-Enhanced Development, Done Responsibly
Engineering judgment first. AI second.
I use AI tooling every day. It speeds up the typing. It does not replace the engineering thinking. You are trusting me with the decision: architecture, trade-offs, what's actually safe to ship in a regulated environment. Not the keystrokes.
A few things I hold to:
Fundamentals first.
Deep knowledge of patterns, systems and security is what makes AI output usable
instead of just confident-sounding text.
Privacy is a tooling decision.
I know which tools send data where. I know what should never leave a client's environment.
Every diff gets human review.
AI proposes. I decide.
Field Notes
Ideas that won't leave my head.
AI Tools and the Data Boundary: What Should Never Leave the Environment
Using AI tools and understanding them are two different skills. In regulated work, the gap between those skills is where breaches happen.
The Guardrails Around AI-Generated Code
The tooling moved. The bar didn't. AI-generated code needs the same engineering rigor as anything else, with a couple of extras bolted on.
Common Questions
The things people usually ask first.
Ready to talk?
Let's build something together
I'm always open to interesting missions and good conversations.
I typically respond within 24 hours
Availability
- Open for short-term consulting and long-term engagements
- On-site in Belgium or remote (CET)
- Focus: .NET, Azure, APIs, architecture, messaging, performance