Hello

I'm Dion van Helvoirt

Tech Entrepreneur & Lead Developer

  • Age 29
  • E-mail contact@dionvanhelvoirt.com
  • Phone +31 (0)6 2927 3746

Hey there! I’m Dion, a technology leader and entrepreneur with a passion for building scalable digital platforms that combine strong architecture, seamless integrations, and great user experience. With a background in leading development teams and founding multiple digital ventures, I specialize in turning complex business challenges into reliable, future-proof software solutions. Whether it’s developing new software or managing a product from conception to launch, I thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments.

As a developer, I thrive in problem-solving and finding efficient ways to tackle challenges. I love taking on new challenges and finding creative solutions to complex problems. Aside from my technical skills, I also love building relationships with my colleagues and clients. I have a deep understanding of both the technical and business aspects of a project, allowing me to effectively bridge the gap between developers and stakeholders.

As a former startup entrepreneur, I’ve always been on the lookout for new opportunities to turn ideas into reality. I believe that the best way to learn is by doing, and my experience as a startup founder has taught me valuable lessons in leadership, adaptability, and resilience.

When I’m not coding, you can find me exploring the world, or indulging in my love for music. If you’re looking for a driven and innovative tech professional to join your team or collaborate on a project, let’s connect! I am always excited to explore new opportunities and make meaningful connections in the industry.

Experience

2023 - present

Tech Lead

Led the development team and was responsible for the delivery of a completely new mobile application (Vue), backend platform (Python/Django), and API, defining the architecture and guiding implementation from concept to production.

2021 - present

Lead Digital Development

Responsible for defining and executing the digital strategy across guest-facing and internal platforms. Led the design and development of scalable web and mobile solutions, and drove system integrations with ticketing, payments, and operational systems. Bridged business and technology by translating requirements into robust architectures, guiding development teams, and ensuring high availability, security, and performance of the digital services.

2020 - present

Co-Founder

Co-founded and led the development of Checkd, an innovative ticketing and leisure platform. Built a flexible, data-driven system enabling dynamic ticket sales, check-in/out, and personalized insights, and was responsible for technical architecture, product strategy, and scalable integrations for both B2B and consumer use cases.

2020 - present

Founder

Founded and operated an e-commerce platform specialized in security solutions, including alarm systems and surveillance cameras. Provided advice to both business and private customers, combining strong product knowledge with competitive pricing. Responsible for platform development and operations, with a focus on reliability, customer trust, and high-quality service delivery.

2016 - 2018

Founder

Founded and built an online backup service focused on simplicity, security, and reliability. Designed a “set-and-forget” cloud backup solution and led product vision, technical architecture, security, and operations, with a strong focus on user experience and data protection.

2012 - present

Founder

Founded and grew my first IT services company providing reliable infrastructure, hosting, and managed services for business customers. Responsible for technical architecture, system administration, security, and customer support, with a strong focus on building stable, scalable, and well-maintained IT environments that form the backbone of clients’ digital operations.

Education

2019-2021

Master Data Science & Entrepreneurship

Jheronimus Academy of Data Science

During this Master's program in data science, I have become skilled in applyting the data revolution to develop innovative, value-adding and sustainable business activities within existing corporations and startups. I learnt how to translate innovative, data driven ideas into concrete project requirements, develop technological solutions, launch a business venture and assess its effectiveness. ​

2015 - 2018

Bachelor Psychology & Technology

TU/e - Eindhoven University of Technology

With this bachelor degree I've learnt how technology influences people, and how you can use the knowledge of psychology to let people use technology as effectively as possible.

Technical Skills

Python
Django
HTML/CSS
Linux
JavaScript
SQL
Git
Docker
Backend development
API integration / development
Data Engineering
Frontend development

Professional Skills

Requirements analysis
Analytical thinking
Problem solving
Project managment
Cross-functional teamwork
Proactive communication
Ownership & accountability

Portfolio

MapsUntold

Tech-Lead

MapsUntold

Tech-Lead

Client
MapsUntold
Project
New scalable platform (backend, frontend & API)
Technologies
Python/Django, Vue, BERTopic (topic modeling)

Led the technical strategy, architecture, and implementation of the new platform for MapsUntold, an AI-powered personalized travel and city guide platform that delivers tailored local recommendations for food, activities, culture, and hidden gems based on user interests and preferences. The platform uses data science and machine learning to generate unique,

Toverland Account

Lead Developer / Architect

Toverland Account

Lead Developer / Architect

Client
Attractiepark Toverland
Project
Toverland Account
Technologies
Python/Django

Led the end-to-end design and development of the Toverland Account (account.toverland.com) platform, a central identity and customer portal that forms the foundation of Toverland’s digital ecosystem. The platform provides guests with a single, secure account to manage tickets, season passes, personal data, preferences, and interactions across web, mobile apps, and

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