Pieter-Jan Scheir - Belgian frontend developer and photographer

About Me

I am a passionate software developer based in Belgium, with a unique background that brings a fresh perspective to the tech world.

In 2020, I made a bold career transition from the legal field to software development. This decision, while challenging, has been incredibly rewarding. I earned my degree as a developer and have since immersed myself in the dynamic world of technology.

Over the past few years, I've grown significantly in my role, tackling diverse projects and continuously expanding my skill set. My legal background has proven invaluable, offering a unique approach to problem-solving and attention to detail in my development work.

I'm driven by the ever-evolving nature of technology and am always eager to learn and adapt to new tools and methodologies. My journey has reinforced my belief in the power of perseverance and the importance of embracing change.

Currently, I'm focused on App development using expo, and I'm excited about the potential to create innovative solutions that make a real impact. I'm always open to collaborating on interesting projects and exchanging ideas with fellow developers.

Experience

Jul 2024 - Jan 2025

Frontend developer

- FOD Justitie (Ghent, Belgium)

Assistance with computer problems, implementing solutions within SharePoint. Development of internal and external websites and applications.

React

Next.js

TailwindCSS

TypeScript

Sharepoint

Supabase

Microsoft Power Apps

JustTools

Vergoeding bewindvoerder

Mar 2023 - May 2024

Frontend developer & Marketing

- AdvantITge (Ghent, Belgium)

Mainly worked on the frontend during the rebranding of sparonline.be, also made websites, examples of this are the public site of LegalSquare, and Gronddepot. I also worked on parts of the frontend of LegalSquare itself and also took care of the marketing on LinkedIn. In addition, I also wrote E2E tests with Playwright for multiple projects.

React

Next.js

TailwindCSS

GraphQL

Hasura

TypeScript

Playwright

- Vanden Broele (Bruges, Belgium)

Mainly worked on eGovFlow, a platform for the digitization of the government. Here I mainly worked on the frontend of the application, but also occasionally on the backend. More specifically, I worked on the implementation of a messaging module that provides communication between citizens and their local government in the context of requests and I introduced Tailwindcss. Also worked on Scan Search Online, a platform for making archives available online. I also worked on Expertcenter, an internal platform for the employees of Vanden Broele.

Vue.js

JavaScript

TailwindCSS

Junior developer (internship)

- AdvantITge (Ghent, Belgium)

As part of my education, I did an internship (workplace learning) at AdvantITge. Here I mainly worked on separate projects that often had to do with the legal sector.

Next.js

Javascript

Puppeteer

Site

May 2017 - Apr 2019

Legal file manager

- GDW SCHEIR (Ghent, Belgium)

Bailiff office where I mainly took care of the management of legal files. I also had a lot of contact with clients, debtors, courts and others. I also learned a lot about the legal sector and the operation of a bailiff office.

Site

Jan 2015 - Apr 2017

Legal file manager

- PP-LAW (Ghent, Belgium)

Law firm where I mainly took care of the management of legal files. This mainly recoveries. I also learned a lot about the legal sector and the operation of a law firm.

Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

Marketing

- Tour Mandalay (Yangon, Myanmar)

Travel agency where I was part of the marketing team. Here I worked as a photographer. I also maintained contacts with customers and partners.

Site

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Projects

These projects were designed and programmed by me in my free time.

Legal tools

Here I have created two tools. The first calculates the lump sum compensation in accordance with the law of May 4, 2023 in connection with the collection of consumer debts. In addition, I have created a second tool that can draw up a claim. After entering invoices, the interest is calculated, among other things. Based on these calculations, useful overviews are then generated that you can easily export. Both tools are offered via GDW SCHEIR.