Bart Burg
About Bart Burg
Bart Burg is the Lead Principal Mobile at Backbase, where he has worked since 2021, following roles as Lead Software Engineer and Software Architect Mobile. He has extensive experience in mobile development, technical documentation, and community leadership within the tech industry.
Current Role at Backbase
Bart Burg serves as the Lead Principal Mobile at Backbase, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads mobile development initiatives and oversees the technical direction of mobile projects. He is responsible for facilitating exploration and design workshops for mobile teams, focusing on the development of platform tools and foundational libraries. His leadership extends to the Mobile Guild at Backbase, where he aligns research and development departments with technical roadmap goals.
Previous Experience at Backbase
Bart Burg has held multiple positions at Backbase, starting as a Lead Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020, followed by a role as Software Architect Mobile from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to identifying gaps and opportunities in product and technical documentation, playing a key role in mapping out the developer journey. His experience includes driving the technical roadmap for a product with around 80 active mobile developers.
Early Career and Internship
Bart began his professional career at Infoland, where he worked as a Software Test Engineer from 2011 to 2012. He later completed a five-month internship in software engineering at the same company in 2012. His early experiences provided a foundation in software development and testing, contributing to his later roles in mobile engineering.
Education and Training
Bart Burg studied at Fontys Hogeschool Eindhoven from 2008 to 2012, where he completed a four-year program. His education equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in software engineering and mobile development. In addition to his technical background, he is also a sports instructor in Pencak Silat, indicating a diverse skill set.
Technical Contributions and Initiatives
Bart has been an active driver of cross-company initiatives at Backbase, creating clear goals and milestones to facilitate change. He has led the adoption of modern frameworks such as Jetpack Compose and Swift UI to enhance customer adoption speed and brand expression flexibility. Additionally, he has migrated foundational monolith libraries to more agile frameworks, improving overall efficiency within the development process.