Over 40 years of comprehensive ICT experience, specialized in secure software development with focus on the Open Source technology stack. Expert in developing applications that comply with security standards and privacy-by-design principles. Initiator and founder of the PHP community in Netherlands and Benelux. Initiator/founder of Hackerspace Drenthe. Very practically oriented: not just talking about solutions, but actually building and delivering them. Experienced prototyper and architect.
I'm married to Inez, we have 3 dogs together and live in the Dutch countryside of Emmer-Compascuum. At home I'm often tinkering with electronics, software and mechanics and occasionally organize/participate in hacker/maker community events. I also enjoy traveling with my self-built LT-35 camper van.
Since 2001: Specialized in the PHP ecosystem (Laravel, Yii, CodeIgniter, Drupal) for MijnOverheid.nl, Telegraaf.nl, Tweedekamer.nl, KLM.nl and hundreds of other websites and systems.
Since 2014: More specialized in "technical" systems: integration of networks, machines, embedded devices, robots, sensors, APIs, servers and protocols. Privacy and security by design. Hands-on approach - not just talking but actually building!
Overview of most significant projects - from government systems to IoT platforms, from banking to media.
Harold Metselaar, Enterprise Security Architect, worked in the same team:
"With Rein you get a top performer! We worked together on several projects and I look back on that with pleasure. Rein is analytical and combines that with creativity. He is technically strong, and can transfer this well to others. He knows how to lift people to a higher level. In short, of great value to an organization."
Michelangelo van Dam, Senior Web Application Architect, worked in the same team:
"Rein is a brilliant technical guy who never fails to inspire and excite people with things he created. During the time I worked with Rein, he was a source of knowledge and experience always going the extra mile to coach me solving complex challenges."
Mike H., Autopilot Engineer at Tesla, worked with Rein at another company:
"I would highly recommend Rein Velt to anyone who needs more than "just a programmer". In our experience, Rein is able to understand and extrapolate on a rudimentary (business)case and is a valuable partner in strategic and operational technical issues. The extra mile seems standard for Rein."
