Alexander Schillemans

Lead Software Developer @ Ordolio

Antwerp, Belgium

Full-stack engineer specialised in scalable Python/Django platforms, with 7+ years of experience designing, building, and optimising production systems used by 70,000+ users. Strong focus on backend architecture, API ecosystems, performance optimisation, DevOps practices, and Agile delivery. Known for rapidly modernising legacy systems, establishing technical structure, and leading development cycles end-to-end. Experienced across AWS, containerised environments, and multi-tenant architectures. Open to freelance, project-based, and long-term engagements.

Top roles

Developer / Programmer> 10 years

Systems

Linux

PostgreSQL

Back-end

Python

Django

Front-end

JavaScript

Cloud

Docker

Language

Native Dutch

Dutch

Native

English

Fluent

French

Average

Work experience

Since 2019

Lead Software Developer @ Ordolio

01 October 2023 -

Modernised and refactored the entire backend into a clean, maintainable Django/DRF architecture, improving performance and reducing technical debt across the platform.

Lead Software Developer @ Spot group

01 September 2019 - 30 September 2023

Owned all external and internal software projects; built platforms spanning authentication, ERP, HR, ticketing, and e-commerce.

Founder @ Ordolio

01 January 2019 - 30 September 2023

Built the first version of the Ordolio platform and grew it into a funded product.

Co-Founder, Director of Development @ LHS Global

01 August 2018 - 31 March 2023

Co-founded a web development agency delivering custom websites, webshops, and applications.

Lecturer Network Infrastructure @ Thomas More

01 September 2019 - 30 September 2020

Courses: Cisco CCNA, Linux Server (Ubuntu), Windows Server 2019.

Education experience

Since 2017

Electronics-ICT @ Thomas More, Geel

01 September 2015 - 31 August 2018

Computer Science & Engineering @ Högskolan i Halmstad (Sweden)

01 August 2017 - 31 January 2018