Summary
Barent Brouwers is a multidisciplinary software and GIS specialist with 13+ years of experience building web, spatial and IoT applications, and a long track record of freelance and public-sector projects. Trained in environmental studies at Wageningen, he blends technical depth (Java, .NET, PostGIS, OpenLayers) with a persistent commitment to sustainability and civic-minded initiatives. He has led integration and migration efforts for government registries (BAG, BRO) and designed secure session/licensing tools and workflow automation for SMEs. Beyond engineering he composes music and runs creative grassroots projects promoting slower, greener living—an unusual mix that informs his humane approach to tech. Currently involved in DevOps/cloud migrations at the Belastingdienst while pursuing environmental advocacy through GreenUtil and community initiatives. His profile pairs pragmatic, full‑stack delivery with a talent for turning complex spatial and civic requirements into usable, down-to-earth solutions.
13 years of coding experience
25 years of employment as a software developer
Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda
Tweeschaar
ir. Milieuhygiëne Integraal Waterbeheer, ir. Milieuhygiëne Integraal Waterbeheer at Wageningen University & Research
English, German