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Francis Begyn

ICT engineer with a problem-solving mindset. Likes being challenged on both personal and technical aspects and not afraid to challenge others. I love to analyze systems to find out how they work and how we can improve them, even more enthusiastic when communication is involved.

Skills:

  • Programming:
    Go, Python, C and other languages
  • Frameworks:
    Kubernetes, Django, Google cloud
  • OS:
    Debian, Ubuntu, Nixos, Arch Linux
  • Software:
    Linux networking, Git, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, Ansible, Nginx
  • Languages:
    • Dutch - native
    • English - professional
    • French - intermediate (oral)/novice (written)
    • German - novice

Experience:

  • professional:
    • Solutions Engineer/Consultant (Sep 2022 - present)
      o11y/Inuits

      Responsible for maintaining and developing a data warehouse platform based on Cortex/Prometheus. I develop tools to facilitate the use of Prometheus and simplify its adoption. Additionally, I advise companies on general monitoring strategies and provide training on Prometheus and observability methods.

      • Rubin observatory
      • VDAB
    • Project Engineer Electromechanics (Mar - Sep 2022)
      Agency for Roads and Traffic

      I coordinated speed enforcement systems in East and West Flanders, supported by data analyses for validation before delivery. These analyses also assist in the maintenance of the systems. Additionally, I oversaw the renewal of TA/WIM sites across Flanders.

    • DOCSIS Test Engineer (Jan - Feb 2022)
      Excentis

      Responsible for setting up and executing DOCSIS test suites for modems. I also developed a library that simplified the setup of DOCSIS tests.

    • Backend Engineer (2021)
      Vectera

      I improved backend functionality using observability methods and data analysis, focusing on caching and an extensive update of Django versions.

    • DevOps Engineer (2019 - 2020)
      Robovision

      Provided support in CI/CD and implemented infrastructure monitoring to prepare systems for developers and data scientists. Additionally, I redesigned the office network to better separate secure and unsecured systems, essential for securing data intake from external clients.

    • Student system Engineer (2019)
      Axians

      During my internship, I developed a proof of concept for intrusion detection in networks based on ELK/EFK stacks in high-traffic environments. This involved performance comparisons between Fluent and Logstash and a comparison between the proof of concept and existing methods.

    • Student assistant theatre technician (2013 - 2017)
      GC De Kluize

      Assist with load-in and load-out of theatre shows and performances. Sound and lighting board operation with an emphasis on lighting design.

  • volunteering:
    • Board of directors (2021 - 2024)
      Student Kick-Off

      Oversee and help set the strategical goals of the organization. Help construct policies related to information, training and security. Provide legal support.

      • team lead Site&Safety - 2018/2019
      • electricity coordinator - 2017
      • crew lead Site&Safety - 2016
    • crew member - network (2016 - 2025)
      Frag-o-matic

      Set up and maintain the network of one of Belgium's largest LAN parties. Configuration of switches and routers. Development of software to improve the observability and management of network components.

Education:

  • Engineering technology: electronics/ICT at Ghent University
    • Msc 2018-2020
      master dissertation: interference detection in sub-GHz networks with machine learning. Development of a set of tools for the collection and processing of QI samples from an SDR. Research into ML model for the identification of sub-GHz technology.
    • Bsc 2013-2019
      bachelor paper: online with LoRaWAN: development of CO2 sensor with LoRaWAN technology. Development of a Go application to collect and expose sensor data.

Publications/Presentations:

Conferences:

Free time:

  • Developing open source software
  • Discovering the world and new technologies
  • Connecting people with sensors and software
  • Creating software and experiences
  • Playing games and music
  • Getting lost in books

Information:

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