Simon van der Weele
Software Engineer & Quick Learner | AI-Assisted Development
Building scalable solutions with modern tech stacks. Leveraging AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to accelerate development and solve complex problems. Available for contract work and interesting projects.
Featured Work
Professional projects built with modern frameworks, deployed to production environments.
.NET Core Migration & Microservices
Upgraded critical systems from .NET Framework to .NET Core serving 15+ brands at Betsson Group. Decomposed monolithic API into microservices. Integrated Grafana dashboards for observability and performed load testing for high-traffic events (EURO/COPA).
LiveOps & Incident Management
On-call engineer for production systems serving 15+ brands at Betsson Group. Responded to critical incidents, performed root cause analysis, and implemented fixes under pressure. Loved the fast-paced environment and problem-solving challenges of keeping systems running 24/7.
Mamori Foods - Nutrition Platform
Designed and deployed complete cloud infrastructure for Mamori Foods, a nutrition and food transparency app. Built Angular frontend with Node.js API using Serverless Framework on AWS. Created CI/CD pipelines on GitHub and AWS CodeBuild.
Live Casino Platform Migration
Migrated a production casino site from React with custom SSR to Next.js, serving thousands of daily users. Built back office management system and integrated third-party lottery API using Nest.js.
Game Projects
Slot games developed at Just Slots using Pixi.js game engine. Includes bug fixing and deployment to production with complete CI/CD pipelines.

Book of Arcane
Sole Frontend DeveloperEgyptian-themed slot game featuring mystical symbols and engaging bonus mechanics.

Fish Mafia
Bug Fixing & DeploymentUnderwater mafia-themed slot game with unique characters and immersive gameplay.

Cyber Egypt
Bug Fixing & DeploymentFuturistic Egyptian slot game blending ancient mythology with cyberpunk aesthetics.

Unholy Mystery
Bug Fixing & DeploymentDark mystery-themed slot game with atmospheric visuals and compelling narrative elements.

Rain and Ruin
Bug Fixing & DeploymentPost-apocalyptic themed slot game with intense atmosphere and dramatic visual storytelling.
Experience
Studio Game Lead
November 2024 - November 2025Led game client development, managed framework updates, and oversaw deployment pipelines across multiple game titles. Developed and maintained game clients, investigated production bugs, and supported deployment operations.
Full Stack Team Lead
March 2024 - November 2024Managed cross-functional team, led agile ceremonies, and coordinated deliverables using Docker & Kubernetes.
Backend Engineer | Core
January 2023 - March 2024Upgraded critical systems from .NET Framework to .NET Core, implemented microservices architecture, built observability dashboards, and managed releases of monolithic API serving 15+ brands.
Software Engineer | Global Initiatives
July 2022 - January 2023Led OIDC authentication integration and assisted in updating team documentation around brand creation.
Full Stack Team Lead
October 2021 - July 2022Led development team, coordinated deliverables with Product Owner, and established deployment strategies on AWS.
Full Stack Developer
April 2021 - October 2021Built Angular applications and Node.js APIs using Serverless Framework, deployed on AWS infrastructure.
YoBetIt / Kanon Gaming
Full Stack Developer
June 2020 - December 2020Migrated live casino site to Next.js, built back office system, and integrated third-party APIs on GCP.
Testimonials
Throughout one's career, it is essential to appreciate the working relationships with colleagues. My experience working with Simon is one I deeply cherish. Simon is exceptionally intelligent, down-to-earth, humble, and an absolute professional. He does not limit himself in knowledge and skills, showcasing versatility and a broad skill set — this is a must if he is to lead successfully. He is someone you can trust and speak with freely, a person you would want to lead and work beside — a rare individual capable of achieving great things. I wholeheartedly recommend Simon as a young leader with immense potential. I am proud to endorse him as my successor in my former leadership role at Betsson.
Kevin Vella
Former Tech Lead at Betsson
Betsson Group
Simon started working with us as a Full Stack Developer and immediately proved himself to be an exceptional colleague. He has proven himself to be highly meticulous, dedicated and enthusiastic — very well organised, punctual, reliable and definitely a quick learner. He has been very proactive in coming up with ideas to improve our way of working in a relatively short time frame. Simon has great communication skills and a very good grasp of the English language. I am confident that Simon would prove to be a highly valuable asset for any organisation.
Mark Cassar
CEO at Casasoft
Casasoft
April 2021 - June 2022
Throughout my time with Casasoft, it was an absolute pleasure working with Simon. From the get-go, it was immediately evident that Simon possesses in-depth technical knowledge on some of the industry's leading technology stacks. His ambition to continuously learn, research and implement best in class solutions for real-life business problems is commendable. Simon's work ethic, along with his positive attitude and eagerness to help on all and any projects across the organization are only some of his outstanding qualities. I would wholeheartedly recommend Simon for senior roles within the sphere of software development.
Enrico Dalli Pullicino
Colleague at Casasoft
Casasoft
Technical Arsenal
Languages
- C#
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- Java
- C++
Frontend
- React
- Next.js
- Angular
- Tailwind CSS
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- Pixi.js
Backend
- .NET Core/.NET Framework
- Node.js
- Nest.js
- Serverless Framework
Cloud & DevOps
- AWS
- GCP
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- CI/CD
- Grafana
- Prometheus
Tools & Practices
- Unit Testing
- Scrum
- Team City
- Octopus Deploy
- GitHub Actions
AI & Development Tools
- ▸Claude (Anthropic)
- ▸ChatGPT
- ▸GitHub Copilot
- ▸AI-Assisted Development
Leadership
- Team Management
- Cross-Functional Teams
- Performance Management
- Agile/Scrum
Let's Work Together
Available for contract work and interesting projects.