Gideon Bakx
About Gideon Bakx
Gideon Bakx is a Senior Software Engineer with 14 years of experience at FD Technologies in Mississauga, Ontario. He has developed applications for public transit, redesigned websites for improved user experience, and led various software projects across different sectors.
Work at FD Technologies
Gideon Bakx has been employed at FD Technologies as a Senior Software Engineer since 2010. Over his 14-year tenure in Mississauga, Ontario, he has contributed to various software development projects. His role involves designing and implementing software solutions that meet client needs, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Gideon Bakx worked as a Senior Programmer Analyst on a contract basis at Cancer Care Ontario for two months in 2016. He also held the position of Web Application Developer at Tritac from 2006 to 2010 in Leiden, Netherlands, where he developed web applications and contributed to various projects.
Education and Expertise
Gideon Bakx studied at ROC Leiderdorp from 2001 to 2003, achieving an Academic Degree in Retail Management. He furthered his education at De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where he completed a Bachelor of ICT in Communication & Multimedia Design from 2004 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and application development.
Software Development Projects
Gideon Bakx has led and contributed to several significant software development projects. He developed an Android application for MiWay public transit services, which integrated Google Maps and included offline mode functionality. Additionally, he spearheaded the redesign and development of a gift fair company's website, focusing on improved user experience and responsive design.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Gideon Bakx has demonstrated technical proficiency in various areas of software development. He led the development of a desktop application for a pipeline company, which featured advanced scheduling and synchronization with a remote server. He also created JavaScript frameworks for responsive websites and was responsible for release management and content migration to Umbraco for a power company's website redesign.