David Lefever
About David Lefever
David Lefever is a Senior DevOps Engineer currently working at Wemanity Belgium and SWIFT in Brussels. With extensive experience in software development and a strong focus on clean code and automation, he possesses expertise in various technologies including Kubernetes, Ansible, and Jenkins.
Work at SWIFT
David Lefever has been employed at SWIFT as a Senior DevOps Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing and optimizing DevOps practices within the organization. His responsibilities include the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, ensuring software quality, and enhancing operational efficiency. David's work contributes to the overall reliability and performance of SWIFT's systems, which are critical for global financial messaging.
Education and Expertise
David Lefever earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Haute Ecole 'Léonard de Vinci' in Brussels, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive knowledge in software engineering and DevOps practices. David possesses strong expertise in various technologies, including Ansible, Terraform, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana, Kafka, Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Prometheus, which he applies in his current and previous roles.
Background in Software Engineering
David Lefever has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked in various roles since 2007. He began his career with a student job at ING and later interned at Advensys S.A. He held positions at BNP Paribas Fortis, where he worked as a Dev Engineer in multiple capacities, and at TAKTIK sa, where he served as an OpenERP Technical Leader. His experience spans over a decade, during which he has developed a strong foundation in coding, testing, and automation.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, David Lefever has accumulated significant experience in the field of software development and DevOps. He worked at Advensys S.A. as a System and Software Engineer and later returned to the company as an intern. His tenure at BNP Paribas Fortis included roles focused on IT web integration and transversal channel capabilities. David's work at TAKTIK sa as a Software Engineer and Technical Leader further solidified his skills in software development and team leadership.
Technical Skills and Interests
David Lefever has a strong focus on clean code, repeatability, maintainability, and observability in his work. He is passionate about solving problems through coding and automation. David enjoys learning about new technologies and open-source solutions, with a particular interest in Kubernetes for deploying and monitoring applications. His experience in creating CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab showcases his commitment to modern software development practices.