Hi, I'm

Dries Hooghe

Waregem, BE

A software engineer specializing in web development and cloud engineering since 2017. With a strong foundation in both front-end and back-end technologies, I bring a versatile approach to building robust, scalable applications that align with your goals. I'm passionate about using my skills to create impactful digital experiences and streamline cloud deployments.

Expertise

Backend Development
DevOps & Cloud Engineering
Continuous Integration & Deployment
Domain Driven Design

Interests

Road cyling
Badminton & Padel
Fantasy books
Rust

Highlighted Experience

IT consultant
@ Ocoda | Nov '24 - present
With over 7 years of hands-on experience and a passion for driving projects to success, I founded an IT consultancy firm to partner with clients. I bring expertise in software architecture, full-stack development, and cloud engineering to help teams plan, strategize, and execute ambitious projects together.
Senior software engineer
@ Cheqroom | Jan '23 - Oct '24
In addition to contributing to the continuous enhancement of Cheqroom's services, I took the lead in managing Cheqroom's cloud environment with a focus on architecture, security, cost optimization, and deployment strategies, ensuring high performance and scalability.
Software engineer
@ Cheqroom | Feb '19 - Jan '23
Developed a new backend solution leveraging Event Sourcing and Domain-Driven Design within a microservice architecture using NestJS and Apollo Federation (GraphQL). Transitioned the cloud infrastructure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK and aligned it with AWS' Well-Architected Framework, substantially improving reliability and efficiency.
Backend web developer
@ Meditech | Jul '18 - Feb '19
At Meditech I maintained and enhanced the CMS platform (PHP) supporting the MT.Vision, a Digital Signage solution for pharmacies. I also contributed to the development of the MT.Matic (Node.JS) - a digital wall dispenser for pharmaceuticals - and the WebSocket communication layer between the dispenser and the backend.
Full-stack web developer
@ DAS Media | Okt '17 - Jun '18
I was hired after my internship as a full-stack developer, contributing to both backend and frontend projects. During this time we transitioned from Laravel to CraftCMS to provide a better end-user experience for our clients.
Web development internship
@ DAS Media | Aug '17 - Sep '17
During my internship at DAS Media, I was tasked with building websites using the LAMP stack (Laravel) for various customers in the B2C sector.

Skills

A non-exhaustive list of technologies and tools I enjoy using on a daily basis.

Backend

Node.js
NestJS
GraphQL
Apollo Federation

Frontend

React.js
Next.js
Remix.run
Tailwind CSS

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Docker
Github Actions
CircleCI

Databases

MongoDB
PostgreSQL

Monitoring & Observability

Sentry
Cloudwatch

Programming languages

Typescript
Python

Misc

Linux
Git

Education & Certifications

Certified Cloud Practitioner
Exam @ AWS | Mar '24
Architecting on AWS
Course @ AWS | Dec '23
AWS Technical Essentials
Course @ AWS | Dec '23
AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
Course @ AWS | Nov '23
Bachelor of Social Work
Studies @ Artevelde Hogeschool Ghent | Jun '14

Projects

@ocoda/event-sourcing

An open-source library to help people get started with event-sourcing and CQRS in NestJS, with support for MongoDB and DynamoDB as an event-store.

Technologies used:

This website

A website using Remix.run and Tailwind CSS, hosted on AWS.

Technologies used:

Full Experience

IT consultant
@ Ocoda | Nov '24 - present
With over 7 years of hands-on experience and a passion for driving projects to success, I founded an IT consultancy firm to partner with clients. I bring expertise in software architecture, full-stack development, and cloud engineering to help teams plan, strategize, and execute ambitious projects together.
Senior software engineer
@ Cheqroom | Jan '23 - Oct '24
In addition to contributing to the continuous enhancement of Cheqroom's services, I took the lead in managing Cheqroom's cloud environment with a focus on architecture, security, cost optimization, and deployment strategies, ensuring high performance and scalability.
Software engineer
@ Cheqroom | Feb '19 - Jan '23
Developed a new backend solution leveraging Event Sourcing and Domain-Driven Design within a microservice architecture using NestJS and Apollo Federation (GraphQL). Transitioned the cloud infrastructure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK and aligned it with AWS' Well-Architected Framework, substantially improving reliability and efficiency.
Backend web developer
@ Meditech | Jul '18 - Feb '19
At Meditech I maintained and enhanced the CMS platform (PHP) supporting the MT.Vision, a Digital Signage solution for pharmacies. I also contributed to the development of the MT.Matic (Node.JS) - a digital wall dispenser for pharmaceuticals - and the WebSocket communication layer between the dispenser and the backend.
Full-stack web developer
@ DAS Media | Okt '17 - Jun '18
I was hired after my internship as a full-stack developer, contributing to both backend and frontend projects. During this time we transitioned from Laravel to CraftCMS to provide a better end-user experience for our clients.
Web development internship
@ DAS Media | Aug '17 - Sep '17
During my internship at DAS Media, I was tasked with building websites using the LAMP stack (Laravel) for various customers in the B2C sector.