Ben Krocké
benkrocke@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/ben-krocke github.com/benkrocke
Experience
Energy Bay - Diamond Energy
Lead Software Developer
Jul. 2024 - Current
Burnley, AUS
  • Australian energy retailer offering sustainable, renewable electricity to homes and businesses
  • Designed and built a payments processing platform using Azure Container Apps, Service Bus, and Functions, integrating NAB Gateway for Credit Card payments/tokenisation, and NAB Direct Link for direct debit/credit processing, with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep), and CI/CD pipelines across staging and production environments
  • Led the end-to-end development of two customer portals using Next.js and ASP.NET, integrating FusionAuth for user authentication and deploying via Azure App Services with continuous deployment pipelines
iO Digital
Software Developer
Aug. 2021 - Dec. 2022
's-Hertogenbosch, NL
  • End-to-end digital agency and team of experts specializing in communication and digital transformation
  • Built and maintained .NET, React, and Sitecore components for the Dutch energy regulator Enexis website
  • Utilized Sitecore PowerShell Extensions to automate processes and generate custom reports, reducing manual editor operations
Fullcircle / Adabt
Software Engineer
May 2019 - Jul. 2021
Eindhoven, NL
  • Software startup that pivoted to B2B integrations for transport and logistics
  • Implemented data integrations between transport companies and their API protocols using TypeScript and Google Cloud Functions, significantly improving company scalability by reducing integration costs
  • Developed a Laravel/Vue website connecting to the "HappyBot" product, enabling individuals on the autism spectrum to more easily identify (and log) their emotions
Dotcombusiness
Freelance Software Engineer
Dec. 2016 - Dec. 2022
Oss, NL
  • IT automation services for small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Implemented a .NET service ticket dashboard to monitor incoming service calls and track deadlines, improving service desk efficiency
  • Created SAP integration with a Laravel website enabling customers to track service tickets, reducing help desk calls and inquiries
Amacom
Part-time Software Developer
Jun. 2018 - Jan. 2019
's-Hertogenbosch, NL
  • Leading supplier of consumer electronics and small domestic appliances in the Benelux region
  • Contributed to the Amacom 'Quecom' order and information system by modernizing modules from Zend 1 to Symfony framework
SBS
Graphic Designer
Aug. 2014 - May 2018
Amsterdam, NL
  • Dutch free-to-cable commercial television channel
  • Developed, designed, and executed daily post-production activities for Dutch news broadcasts 'Hart van Nederland' and 'Shownieuws', collaborating with editors and directors under strict deadlines
  • Created infographics, animations, and graphics for broadcast content
Projects
React Tower Defense
Interactive browser-based tower defense game built with React, featuring real-time gameplay mechanics, wave-based enemy spawning, and responsive UI design
HTTP Web Server in C
HTTP web server implemented from scratch in C using UNIX sockets
CHIP-8 Emulator
Complete CHIP-8 CPU emulator written in Rust with test-driven development approach, featuring cycle-accurate instruction execution and graphics rendering
Prism 3D Game Engine
Cross-platform 3D tower defense game engine built with C++, SDL2, and OpenGL, featuring custom rendering pipeline, physics simulation, and asset management system
Skills
Frontend:
React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS
Cloud:
Azure, AWS, Google Cloud
Backend:
ASP.NET, Flask, Laravel, Node.js
Tools:
Figma, Adobe, Office
Education
Bachelor of ICT
Avans Hogeschool, 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
Jul. 2020
MBO Graphic Design
Koning Willem 1 College, 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
Jul. 2015