Lead Hardware Engineer

I’m a Rombiteer since 2014. IoT engineers rarely stay in the same place for so long. Yet, I’ve never felt the need to leave Rombit because I get new challenges all the time.

IoT devices to save lives

Our IoT solutions are no gadgets. We build devices with an impact. Romware is a good example: it’s a safety wearable to protect blue-collar workers. It prevents work accidents, such as vehicle collisions with employees.

Agility and ownership

Me and my colleagues were determined to make a difference in the Covid-19 pandemic. In only a few weeks, we managed to add social distancing and contact tracing features to our safety bracelet. It took some fierce brainstorms and working nights, but we pulled it off. Our solution was even covered on BBC, Al Jazeerah, and the New York Times!

Teamwork 

When someone gets stuck while debugging, we don’t just rely on our rubber ducks. We help each other out. We’re working on cool new safety solutions. There’s just always one thing missing… A new IoT Firmware colleague ;). 

Business Analyst

“Most people love solutions. I love problems. No, seriously… I notice that many customers, when reaching out to us, already have a solution to their problem in mind. I love to take a step back and dig deeper.”

Observing a vessel’s crew

“I recently spent an entire day on board of an oil tanker to observe the crew. It was a great way to learn more about the context, their goals and the issues with reaching those goals. Did you know that there are often gaps between what people say they do and what they actually do? That’s what makes observations so powerful.” 

Visual presentations

“After our analysis, we try to come up with the clearest visualization of the issue. Flowcharts, diagrams, photos, designs… Whatever it takes to present the issues and opportunities to our customers.”

Small team, big impact

“We’re a small team of Business Analysts. That brings a lot of advantages: we’re involved in projects from A to Z. We’re the glue between our customer and our team of developers. We’re interested in new ways of working. We’re eager to learn and challenge one another. And our team rocks, of course.”

Senior Technician

“I joined the team right after finishing my studies. I can still remember how impressed I was with the vastness of the port of Antwerp.”

Variation and innovation

“I’ve been working here for 18 years now, and yet it never bores me. My job is so diverse: fire security, access control, theft protection… Since our previous Sercotec team joined Rombit, we are increasingly using the latest industry innovations: the Romware tags and wearables, the Rombit IoT software… The technology is constantly changing, and so am I. It keeps me sharp.”

“The wideness of the port
kicks in every time.”

From A to Z

“We design and install a custom solution for every port terminal. As part of a small team, you handle each project from A to Z: from technical plans up to installation, from configuration to customer service. And the satisfaction you get from seeing a happy customer after the final delivery is the icing on the cake.”

Solution Architect

Drive your own career 

“When I started at Rombit, I already had a couple of years experience as a Frontend Developer. I was told that within Rombit, you have the freedom and flexibility to drive your own career. It was music to my ears.

My ambition is to continuously learn and grow, so I seized every opportunity to expand my knowledge. I participated to Knowledge Sharing Sessions, Dev Cafés and meetups. Initiatives that have all become core values within the company, as part of the Be Curious motto.”

Individual growth 

“As a result, I’ve learned a lot in a very short timeframe. I’ve quickly evolved to Lead Mobile Developer, and since two years, I am one of the Solution Architects. Together with my colleagues, I’m now responsible for the technical alignment, making sure our software connects seamlessly with our customer’s systems and ensuring quick yet qualitative releases.”