Engineering Lead
I help organisations modernise digital platforms, make sound technology decisions and strengthen engineering teams for the long term. I connect technology, product and business, combining technical vision with coaching and delivery.
20+ years in software engineering · 10+ years in technical leadership · Engineering Lead · Solution Architecture · Engineering Excellence
Expertise
I set direction for technology and engineering, bringing product goals, teams and stakeholders together. I also help technical leaders and engineers grow.
I turn complex challenges into clear, maintainable architecture for digital platforms, APIs, cloud and integrations.
I help modernise legacy platforms and applications step by step, balancing continuity, scalability and a practical path forward.
I improve software quality and engineering practice through fit-for-purpose CI/CD, automated testing, observability, security and maintainable ways of working.
Experience
Engineering Lead & Solution Architect
2021 — present
Technical responsibility for three multidisciplinary teams and approximately 21 professionals in DELA's online engineering domain.
Lead Consultant / Solution Architect
Jul 2020 — Apr 2022
Improved and modernised the online platform, focusing on stability, performance, architecture and hands-on development.
Lead Sitecore Developer / Scrum Master
Feb 2019 — Jul 2020
Continued development of freo.nl, personalisation and digital campaigns, with a focus on engineering quality.
My approach
I believe strong engineering starts with clarity: where are we going, why does it matter and which choices will get us there? From that direction, I give teams the space to make decisions and take ownership, while staying close enough to the technology to understand complex choices and contribute where it adds value.
Understand the business goals, product ambitions, architecture, teams, dependencies and obstacles before deciding on the solution.
Turn complexity into clear choices and a technology direction that is both ambitious and executable.
Give people clarity, autonomy and trust so they can make decisions and take responsibility for outcomes.
Work alongside engineers, Product Owners, architects, business stakeholders and partners to turn direction into actual improvement and leave stronger capabilities behind.
Strategic where needed. Close to the technology where it helps.
Contact
Whether you are modernising a platform, making complex architecture choices or strengthening an engineering team, I would be glad to help shape an approach. Vogels Consultancy provides independent consultancy and interim expertise.
Rosmalen, the Netherlands