Jesse Vaerendonck

Full Stack Developer based in Belgium

About Me

Jesse Vaerendonck

I'm a full-stack developer with a background in Applied Information Technology from HoGent. I enjoy working across the entire stack, from clear, responsive interfaces to reliable back-ends, and I like turning ideas into software that people actually use, whether that's in a professional role, for clients, or through personal projects.

Education

Applied Information Technology
HoGent University of Applied Sciences
Graduated 2026

Interests

Full-stack development, web technologies, software architecture, problem solving, politics and philosophy.

Career path

Experience

From internships and client work to maintaining live products

  1. Junior Consultant

    Elmos

    Current

    Working as a junior consultant at Elmos, contributing to client projects and delivering IT solutions.

  2. Internship Software Developer

    Jan De Nul

    Built an internal “Who’s Who” search platform using .NET, Elasticsearch, and Blazor, allowing users to find employees, vessels, and construction sites.

    • C#
    • .NET
    • Blazor
    • SQL Server
    • Elasticsearch
    • Refit
    • REST APIs

  3. Webmaster

    Chess Club Kalken

    Current

    Managed and maintained the chess club website, ensuring optimal performance and a clear experience for members and visitors.

    • Next.js
    • Tailwind
    • React

  4. Webmaster

    KSK Colle

    Current

    Managed and maintained the chess club website, including tournament flows, player data, and day-to-day content updates.

    • Next.js
    • Tailwind
    • Node.js

  5. Software Developer

    Signpost

    Developed full-stack applications and implemented new features for the Signpost platform.

    • React
    • PHP
    • .NET
    • C#
    • Grafana

Selected work

Projects

A mix of client work, school projects, and game jam wins

Webservice for KSKcolle

NextJS · Koa · Node.js

Webservice for KSKcolle

A modern website for KSKcolle, a chess club, featuring tournament management, player administration, and an up-to-date calendar.

CodeLive
Kingdomino

Java · JavaFX · MySQL

Kingdomino

A digitalized version of the popular board game Kingdomino, developed as a group project during my first year of college.

Code
Shopfloor Application

Java · JPA · JavaFX

Shopfloor Application

A shopfloor application for Delaware, developed as part of a school project. The app manages machines, users, maintenance, and notifications.

Code
Reagent Gamejam 2025 - The Not-So-Handyman

Unity · C# · Aseprite

Reagent Gamejam 2025 - The Not-So-Handyman

A chaotic 2D game made during the first edition of the Reagent Gamejam, where we took first place with our darkly humorous take on the theme 'tinkering'.

CodeLive
Reagent Gamejam 2026 - A Ritual Gone Wrong

Unity · C# · Aseprite

Reagent Gamejam 2026 - A Ritual Gone Wrong

A chaotic 2D action game made during the Reagent Gamejam 2026, where we won the public choice award with our unique take on the theme 'alchemy'.

CodeLive
Chess Club Kalken

React · NextJS · JavaScript

Chess Club Kalken

A modern and informative static website created for the newly founded chess club in Kalken.

CodeLive

Get in touch

Contact

Have a question, opportunity, or just want to say hi? Send a message, I usually reply within a few days.