Summary
Simon Somlai is a full-stack software developer with 11 years of experience, specializing in UX-focused front-end work and delivering production-grade web applications across media distribution, automotive, e-commerce, government and financial services. He combines strong React/Vue and TypeScript skills with back-end Node/Rails experience and cloud deployment know-how (AWS, Docker, CI/CD), enabling him to both prototype polished UIs and shepherd features to scalable production. Simon has led multi-site e-commerce launches and built inventory systems that managed fleets across multiple countries, while also mentoring juniors, running demos for stakeholders and taking on scrum responsibilities. As a self-employed contractor he pairs entrepreneurial initiative with hands-on technical delivery, and his background in coaching and sports informs a collaborative, coaching-oriented approach to teams. Notably, he has experience converting design-heavy projects into accessible, production-ready interfaces and deploying infrastructure with Terraform and modern CDN tooling.
11 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Professional Bachelor Sports & Movement, Sports and Exercise, Professional Bachelor Sports & Movement, Sports and Exercise at HOWEST Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen
Math & Sciences (Secondary Ed.), Math & Sciences (Secondary Ed.) at College Hagelstein
English, French, Dutch