Maxim Van Lyl
About Maxim Van Lyl
Maxim Van Lyl is a Senior Software Engineer at FreshBooks, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various roles at FreshBooks, including Scrum Master and Software Engineer, and has a background in education and journalism.
Work at FreshBooks
Maxim Van Lyl has held multiple roles at FreshBooks, contributing to the company's development and support teams. He began his tenure as a Support Specialist from 2013 to 2014, followed by a role as Support-Product Analyst from 2014 to 2015. He then transitioned to Scrum Master, serving from 2015 to 2017, and later as Senior Scrum Master/Agile Coach for a brief period in 2017. From 2018 to 2021, he worked as a Software Engineer. Currently, he is a Senior Software Engineer, a position he has held since 2021.
Education and Expertise
Maxim Van Lyl earned a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and Teaching from Bruges-Ostend Department Teachers College, where he studied from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Journalism from Universiteit Brussels, completing his studies in 2011. His educational background supports his roles in software engineering and team leadership.
Background
Before joining FreshBooks, Maxim Van Lyl worked at G Adventures as an Adventure Specialist - Chief Experience Officer for six months in 2011-2012. His experience in customer-facing roles has contributed to his understanding of user needs and product development.
Achievements
During his time at FreshBooks, Maxim led the development team's contribution to a significant database version upgrade across a large portion of the company's infrastructure. He also acted as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) consultant on FreshBooks’ internal transaction management services. Additionally, he has mentored several engineers, assisting them with their career development and collaborating on internal projects.