Niels Lensink - Software Engineer

Passionate engineer with 18+ years of experience in backend development, DevOps, infrastructure, and machine learning.
Known for delivering scalable, pragmatic solutions across cloud-native platforms, high-performance APIs, and real-time data systems.
Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and driving technical architecture in complex environments.

I'm not looking for work right now.

Technologies

Languages & Frameworks

Python, Django, FastAPI, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Vue.js

Data & ML

Pandas, NumPy, Jupyter, TensorFlow, Keras

Databases & Messaging

PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, Redis, Memcached, Kafka, MQTT

DevOps & Infrastructure

Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm, Kustomize, Ansible, Terraform

Cloud & Networking

Azure Cloud, GKE, NGINX, HAProxy, Elastic, Grafana

Version Control & CI/CD

Git, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins

Experience

More details in resume.

Gemeente Amsterdam (I-Domein)

Senior Cloud Engineer / Senior DevOps Engineer • 2021 - 2025

Gemeente Amsterdam (OIS)

Senior Software Engineer / Senior Devops engineer • 2019 - 2021

We Riot BV

Co Founder & Lead Developer • 2017 - 2021

KPN

Tech Lead • 2013 - 2017

SANOMA

Senior developer • 2012 - 2014

Elements Interactive

Tech Lead • 2007 - 2021

Education

Stanford University

Machine Learning Course • 2017 — 2018

Mediacollege Amsterdam

Multimedia Designer • 2003 — 2007

Social Links

  • Github: https://github.com/snelis
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielslensink/
  • Website: https://nielslensink.com