Tom Vermetten

Architect/Tech Lead @ Cipal Schaubroeck

Antwerp, Belgium

Passionate about Data and Event-Driven Architecture, with a broad experience across a wide range of platforms and technologies. Over the years, I have successfully taken on multiple roles—including developer, analyst, team lead, Scrum Master, and architect—giving me a strong end-to-end perspective on software delivery. In recent years, my focus has been on designing scalable, future-proof architectures that bridge business objectives and technical execution, with a particular emphasis on data-centric and event-driven solutions.

Top roles

Technical Analyst> 10 years

Systems

Apache HTTP Server

Microsoft SQL Server

Back-end

Java

Cloud

Docker

HR / Sourcing

Event networking

Language

Fluent English

English

Fluent

Dutch

Fluent

French

Good

Work experience

Since 2009

Architect/Tech Lead @ Cipal Schaubroeck

01 January 2022 - 01 February 2026

Designed a future-proof architecture for the Lima platform centered on Event-Driven Architecture and Domain-Driven Design, improving scalability and facilitating integrations.

Architect/Tech Lead @ Ubench

01 August 2016 - 01 October 2021

Participated in evolving the UBench technology stack and developed the backend services for a mobile application.

Application Architect/Tech Lead @ Truvo

01 July 2013 - 01 June 2016

Involved in various projects, including containerizing applications and enhancing SEO management.

Application Architect/Tech Lead @ JRC-European Commission

01 April 2012 - 01 March 2013

Led the analysis and development of features for a multilingual intranet application supporting public procurement.

Tech Lead/Application Architect @ Cipal

01 October 2010 - 01 April 2012

Developed solutions to comply with regulations governing internal operations for public town councils.

Tech Lead/Application Architect @ Nationale Bank van België

01 October 2009 - 01 October 2010

Led the migration of a PowerBuilder application to a J2EE-based web platform, ensuring functional parity.

Education experience

Since 1998

Accountancy @ SIVEHO

01 January 1998 - 31 December 1998

Graduate in Accountancy.