Hello, I'm Johan Binst
A seasoned professional with 11 years of experience as a Process Engineer, now working as a Full Stack Developer since 2023. Transitioned into tech after completing a coding bootcamp, I have successfully leveraged my strong analytical skills and project management expertise to deliver high-quality applications using diverse technologies. Passionate about continuous learning and innovation, I excel at adapting to new tools and methodologies, contributing effectively to dynamic development teams, and driving impactful solutions in the tech industry.
Skills
- Cloud platforms: AWS
- Programming: Java (Spring), Javascript (Angular), Ruby (Ruby on Rails), Python
- Databases: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB
- DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform
- Misc: Apache Kafka, Tailwind, Git, REST and SOAP API's, gRPC
- Operating System: Windows, MacOS, Linux (ubuntu, kali)
Experience
Full Stack Developer
NC-IT, Nouméa (New Caledonia) - May 2023 - PresentWorked as a Full Stack Developer consultant for Engie Pacifique Informatique, delivering tailored software solutions to meet client needs. Including:
- Architected and implemented robust, scalable backend applications and RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Apache Kafka, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Built dynamic, user-friendly front-end applications using Angular and Tailwind CSS, improving user engagement and satisfaction.
- Streamlined deployment processes by containerizing applications with Docker and orchestrating them with Kubernetes, reducing deployment time by 50% and increasing system uptime.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional development teams to integrate solutions seamlessly, fostering an agile development environment.
Process Engineer
Prony Ressources, Goro (New Caledonia) - Aug 2019 - Dec 2022
- Spearheaded the commissioning of a new LPG steam boiler, enhancing plant reliability and reducing production start-up times by 30%
- Developed and implemented process optimization strategies, resulting in a 15% reduction in energy consumption.
- Conducted root cause analysis for critical failures, preventing failures from recurring
- Trained and mentored junior engineers
Process Engineer
Koniambo Nickel SAS, Voh (New Caledonia) - Apr 2017 - Aug 2019- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring failures, reducing maintenance cost by 15%.
- Developed and deployed innovative solutions that enhanced system reliability and reduced operator task time by 30%, streamlining daily operations and increasing overall efficiency.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers
Process Engineer
Asco, Zaventem (Belgium) - Sept 2011 - Mar 2016
- Designed and implemented new manufacturing processes for composite parts
- Collaborated with R&D teams to prototype and test innovative aerospace components, reducing time-to-market.
- Improved part quality controll through predictive process controll strategies, reducing production time by 20%.
Certifications
Personal projects
Crypto payment portal
Small project to get familiar with Blockchain technology that allows users to receive USDC payments on Solana and view their received transaction history.
Technologies used: React, Solana Blockchain, gRPC, API Gateway, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB
Crypto Trading Bot
Developed a crypto trading bot that trades on Binance using Python, Freqtrade with a Telegram Front End to pass commands. Hosted on a cloud VM
Technologies used: Docker, Python, Cloud Computing
RAG Chatbot
Developed a Retrieval-Augmented Generation AI Chatbot using Spring AI and Llama 3. Generated embeddings form pdf data and stored in a vector database (PgVector), used nearest neighbor search to find the answer to the users
Technologies used: PgVector, Spring AI, Llama 3, embeddings
Education
MSc in Electromechanical Engineering Technology
KU Leuven (Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium)2007 - 2011