Personal Data
Name:Walter Verhoeven
Date of birth:23.07.1969
Address:Uster, Switzerland
Nationality:Dutch
T his is my curriculum vitae (CV), in this document I have summarized my work experience, listed my education, and some of the training courses I have attended. When appropriate, I have added some expanders where you can view some more detailed activities and responsibilities that I had for a given project or employer; this CV is also available for download.
Personal Data
Name:Walter Verhoeven
Date of birth:23.07.1969
Address:Uster, Switzerland
Nationality:Dutch
Education
1999 – 2002
Bachelor of Science in
Application Programming for Accounting Systems
Fairfax University, USA
1998 – 1998
Artificial Intelligence
Univ. Arizona, USA (2 Semester)
1983 – 1987 High School
Stedelijke Sierteelt School Eindhoven, Nederland
Employment Overview
2015 -2024
Financial Service Provider (100%)
Tech-Lead, Senior Developer, Machine Learning expert
2014 -2015
IQ Plus (100%)
Tech-Lead, Senior Developer
2014 -2014
Raiffeisen Informatik(100%)
Architecture HA and DR, Implementation of Migrations, Performance Tuning
2014 -2011
V-Solutions(100%)
Architecture, Application development, Performance Tuning
2011 -2012
Zurich Insurance Company (20-80%)
Business Intelligence Developer, Application Developer, SQL Database Developer, Trainer Microsoft SQL Developer courses
2010 -2011
SwissCard (80-100%)
Transformation Manager, Consultant SQL Server Technology
2010 -2011
Credit-Suisse (100%)
Data Mapping, ETL Loads, Data Migration
2009 -2010
Zurich Insurance Company(100%)
Manage the Zurich Enterprise Models (ZEM), Manage retooling for meta-data management tooling suit, Design/Develop EIC Application
2006 -2010
Zurich Financial Services (100%)
Monitoring & implementing MS SQL Server Projects, Single point of contact for Zurich project managers and Engineering, Key employee for consulting on SQL Server related implementations and project validation, Implement and Validate SSIS, SSRS and SSAS as Well as normal TSQL
2005 -2006
Info-Research AG (80%)
Project management, Consult external companies, Database Administrator level 4, Application developer and architect for Distributed Server systems, Mobile computing, Web based applications(C#)), In-house Training.
2004 -2005
Freelance IT Consultant
Consultant for ISO 9000 & 17799, Design and implement production automation systems, Design and implement IT security infrastructures, Design and implement ERP/PPS-Systems for small companies (100 to 500 employees), Network Architecture, Design and implement CNC applications, UML solution modeling, Design MS Excel solutions for accounting
2000 -2004
CPI Consulting Partners AG (100%)
Senior Database Administrator (MS SQL Server 7 & SQL Server 2000), Senior application developer (Delphi 5, Visual Studio 6), Senior network administrator.
1999 -2000
UBS Bank Cayman Islands (100%)
Help Desk, Develop Bank-Software, Database-Operator (SQL Server 6.5, Interbase 6, SQL Anywhere), Design solutions and reports for the Financial Controller.
1998 -2000
Paramount Computers
Develop client specific solutions, Teach Microsoft certification courses in IT infrastructure, Teach programming in Borland Delphi, Teach certification courses for in MS SQL Server 6.5 and Web applications, Create Unix wrappers for windows based OS systems for Cable & Wireless.
Things I excel in
Languages
Dutch Native (C2)
English
Native (C2)
Deutsch
Good (C1) Deutsch (CH)
Good (C1) Spanish
Basic (A1)
C#
Expert (23 years)
TSQL
Expert (27
years)
C++
Good (21
years)
Object Pascal
Expert
(27 years)
ASP.Net
Expert (21 years)
Java
Good (21 years) Uml Good (27 years)
IT certifications
2013SQL Server: Troubleshooting Query Plan Quality Issues
2013SQL Server: Performance Troubleshooting Using Wait Statistics
2013SQL Server 2012: Installation and Configuration
2013ASP.NET MVC 4
2012ASP.NET MVC Apps with EF Code First, HTML5, and jQuery
2012C# Fundamentals - Part 1 & 2
2009 ITIL Foundation 2008 Microsoft Certified trainer
2008 Train the Trainer 2008 Microsoft Certified Database Developer
2006
Microsoft Certified Technology
Specialist
2006
Microsoft Certified
IT Professional
1998 – 2002
Various technical courses in IT networking, programming and databases
1998 – 1999
Trainer in Microsoft Training
facility & Gold Partner
Date:
1-2015
- 10-2024
Company:
Financial Service Provider (100%) Position:
Lead Developer
( Permanent)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day: I am hired by this service provider as lead developer and solution architect to design an implemented trading platform. The platform I created has become a great success and the company uses is to do proprietary trading as it main source of revenue. In the platform I did all the machine learning and data modeling. I also did all of the code that communicated orders with the broker. The rest of the day I am busy with security and training. Technology:C# Core 3.0, .Net 4.8, Python 3.X, C++, SQL Server 2017, SCRUM, Azure DevOps
Date:
6-2014
- 1-2015
Company:
IQ Plus (100%)
Position:
Lead Developer
( FreeLance)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day: I was hired by IQ plus to work at NCR (Switzerland) GmbH where I performed my day to day duties as a tech lead managing a small team and as lead developer managing requirements developing ATM software for the SIX Group. Technology:C# 4.0. 4.5, Sql Server 2012, SCRUM, Jira, Jenkins
Date:
3-2014
- 6-2014
Company:
Raiffeisen Informatik(100%)
Position:
Senior DBA SQL Server
( Permanent)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day: I was managing and developing the SQL server landscape for Reiffeisen group in Vienna Austria. We managed not only the bank but also infrastructure of clients like UNIQA and ASFINAC. Technology:C# 4.0, MVC 4, TFS 2010, Visual Studio 2010, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server BI suite
Date:
1-2014
- 2-2011
Company:
V-Solutions(100%) Position:
IT Related
( Permanent)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day: I have work as a freelance developer on several projects in several countries. I have managed a team developing bank solutions internal and customer facing using SharePoint as well as manage large teams on an interim basis. I however always stayed close to my passion that is developing of web based applications. Technology:C# 4.0, MVC, TFS 2010, Visual Studio 2012, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server BI suite, Share-Point 2007-2010
Date:
1-2011
- 10-2012
Company:
Zurich Insurance Company (20-80%)
Position:
BI Application Developer, Trainer
( FreeLance)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day:
I had a larger engagement within Zurich where I worked for Several teams on several locations.
I have taught 3 SQL Developer and Administrating courses to total 18 students, Worked as co-Developer
on a risk management application and a large BI portal. Next to this I have created several smaller web based applications
using C# and Web Forms. Technology:SQL Server Business Intelligence Development Studio, C#, TSQL, SQL Server 2010, Web Forms, MVC, SCRUM
Date:
9-2010
- 11-2011
Company:
SwissCard (80-100%) Position:
SDH Solution Manager a.i./ SQL Server Technology Expert
( FreeLance)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day:
I was hired as Solution Manager for the Data Hub helping the client to
in-source services. I worked together with a team of external specialist where I was having a
controlling and monitoring function.
While hired as an interim Manager one of the members of IT (who knew me from my time at Zürich Insurance Company)
asked me to help them with their challenges in regards to SQL Server databases, Infrastructure and Clustering.
Shortly after that I was asked by the CTO to split my time to assist, train and implement IT tasks within the
technology department for the previous mentioned technologies.
I was hired as Interim Manager for the Swiss Data Hub until SwissCard was able to find a replacement for me as
a permanent employee. One of my tasks, which I was successfully able to do. Technology:SQL Server, SharePoint, C#, TSQL
Date:
9-2010
- 1-2011
Company:
Credit-Suisse (100%)
Position:
MS SQL Developer
( FreeLance)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day:
Loaded data feed files into landing zone depending on the
format using SSIS, MS Access, TSQL. Then I mapped and populated the data to the
staging database. I developed new feeds as well as manage & monitor existing feeds.
Once the data was loaded and validated I was responsible for dumping and
loading the new data in the production database. I had previously developed a special
script that generated the dump and load file using BCP adapting the un-load and load
files towards a changing and evolving database scheme. You can read about it, as well as download the scripts here. Technology:SQL Server Integration Server, MS Access, TSQL, SQL Server 2010, SCRUM
Date:
12-2009
- 8-2010
Company:
Zurich Insurance Company(100%)
Position:
Enterprise Architect, Group Functions & Strategy
( Permanent)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day:
I was part of the global enterprise architecture team where my key responsibility
is to stabilize the IAA/IIW based reference architecture model and adapt it to the needs of the company in the global
and regional IT environment where these are new developments or interfaces between applications. I validated data mapping
and transformations and certified data models.
I also lead the re-tooling initiative where I currently design and implement a web
based tool that allows “personalized” profile based experience at a global level where Analysts, Managers,
Architects and developers can look at and, if allowed, update the meta data and data quality definitions. This
application is known in Zurich as EIC (Enterprise Information Catalogue).
I was a Team Member in a team working on mergers and integrations of external systems & companies. I mapped
data transformations and definitions, validated data quality & consistency as well as data context. I wrote data
migration packages and or applications if needed in a requested programming language. Technology:ERWIN, Power Designer, SQL Server Integration Server, MS Access, TSQL, SQL Server 2010, SCRUM, Extreme Programming
Date:
12-2006
- 9-2010
Company:
Zurich Financial Services (100%)
Position:
DBA 4, Database Integration
( Permanent)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day:
I was part of Test and Integration where was employed as a database administrator
(level 4). I was responsible for implementing smaller projects and assist as a technical consultant for bigger ones.
I set standards, and validate if the standards are being kept by internal/ external contractors and software vendors.
Another task I do is train colleagues in Global IT on IT and architectural technologies and implementations not
limiting to databases systems.You can download the training materials I wrote here
I designed and implemented the standards for SQL server related technologies like SSRS and SSIS. As part of the
implementations I designed and taught training in these technologies.
I participated in the IDC BI Roadshow where I was a speaker on implementing and managing BI applications. Technology:SQL Server Integration Server, C#, TSQL, SQL Server versions 6.5, 7, 2000, and 2005, TFS 2010, Extreme Programming, Replication
Date:
12-2005
- 11-2006
Company:
Info-Research AG (80%) Position:
Database architect, Senior-developer
( Permanent)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day:
I was performing several roles in this company, I was Consultant, Application/ Solution architect, and Project Manager.
All applications where first modeled by me in UML and then implemented in .Net applications.
The biggest that I worked on was LTT V5 for Selecta AG. In the project I designed
and implemented the whole backend infrastructure and implemented the solution. This application was mobile client
and is used by 700 technicians in 4 countries in Europe. Technology:C# 2.0, Web Services, Mobile Applications, Server Side Socket and Web Services, SQL Server Mobile, SQL Server 2005, Replication
Date:
4-2004
- 10-2005
Company:
Freelance IT Consultant Position:
Developer & Engineering
( FreeLance)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day:
As an external consultant I designed production systems that implemented a 3D CAD/CAM solution.
The objective always was to deliver financial relevant output; 2D and 3D design schematics and visualization; Bill of materials
as well as production schematics commands for CNC and other computer controlled manufacturing robots.
This solution was developed over a time period of 8 years and I was the lead architect and
project manager for the last 3 years of it. I managed a team of 12 developers and implemented the solution in 12 manufacturing
companies. Technology:C# 1.0, Object Pascal, Delphi 5, Web Forms, SQL Server 7/2000, AutoCAD 2000, C++, Visual Studio, Sybase, SQL AnyWhere, Python, Assembly
Date:
5-2000
- 3-2004
Company:
CPI Consulting Partners AG (100%) Position:
Network Administrator & Senior-Developer
( Permanent)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day: After returning to Europe I worked for CPI AG as a senior application and database developer. I developed PPS (production and planning systems) for construction companies. I worked for this company until it dissolved as the owner retired. Technology:C# 1.0, Object Pascal, Delphi 5, Web Forms, SQL Server 7/2000, AutoCAD 2000, C++, Visual Studio, Sybase, SQL AnyWhere, Python, Assembly
Date:
12-1999
- 4-2000
Company:
UBS Bank Cayman Islands (100%)
Position:
Member of IT
( FreeLance)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day: I worked on several projects for the UBS division in the Cayman-islands. I created applications for the financial controller as well as maintain monitor and support other banking software and IT infrastructures. I left UBS as the Cayman Island government did not extend my work permit. Technology:NT4, WINDOWS 95, NOVEL, Object Pascal, Delphi 3, PHP, C++, Visual Studio, Sybase, SQL AnyWhere, Python, Cristal Reports, Perl
Date:
12-1998
- 4-2000
Company:
Paramount Computers Position:
Application developer/ Trainer
( FreeLance)
Key Tasks:
Day-to-day:
At paramount computers I started to get involved with the design and implementation of financial applications. First for Vontable bank, later for UBS and Cable & Wireless.
While working for Paramount I was working on small to mid-size project (budget between $500K and $1,2M) sometimes by myself sometimes as part of a larger team.
While working for paramount I got my first hands-on experience in project management sometime managing teams of up-to 12 persons. Technology:NT 3.5, NT 4, Object Pascal, Delphi 3, PHP, Borland C++, Visual Studio, Sybase, SQL AnyWhere, Cristal Reports, Perl
I hereby confirm that I documented everything truthfully and to the best of my recollection. Walter Verhoeven Uster, September 2015