Resume - Tim Maes | .NET Developer & Open Source Contributor

Professional Summary

Passionate .NET developer from Belgium with extensive experience in enterprise manufacturing systems and a strong commitment to open source development. Creator of multiple widely-used developer tools and libraries, including BlazorFrame, Facet, and T4Editor, with over 50,000+ downloads across various projects.

Specialized in building secure, efficient solutions with modern .NET technologies, focusing on Blazor components, code generation, and developer productivity tools. Strong advocate for security-first development practices and clean, maintainable code architecture.

Technical Skills

Programming Languages & Frameworks

C# .NET Core/.NET 8 Blazor ASP.NET Entity Framework JavaScript TypeScript Source Generators T4 Templates

Databases & Data

SQL Server Oracle PL/SQL LINQ Dapper

Tools & Technologies

Visual Studio Git Azure DevOps Docker REST APIs NuGet VSIX Development

Specializations

Security-First Development Code Generation Developer Tools Open Source Component Libraries

Open Source Projects

BlazorFrame

2025

Security-first iframe component for Blazor applications with comprehensive security features, CSP integration, and real-time monitoring.

📦 NuGet Package 🔒 Security Focus 📝 Comprehensive Documentation

Facet

2025

Source generator for compile-time DTOs, LINQ projections, and ViewModels with zero runtime overhead and full async support.

? 600+ GitHub Stars 📦 Multiple NuGet Packages ⚡ High Performance

T4Editor

2019

Enhanced Visual Studio extension for T4 templates with syntax highlighting, IntelliSense, and advanced editing features.

📈 50K+ Downloads 🛒 VS Marketplace ✨ Rich Editor Experience

Bindicate

2024

Modern dependency injection library with attribute-based service registration, decorators, and automatic discovery.

✅ Production Ready 🚀 Advanced Features ? High Performance

Professional Experience

Senior .NET Developer

2018 - Present

Enterprise Manufacturing Systems

Lead developer on mission-critical manufacturing systems built on .NET technologies, serving enterprise clients across Belgium and Europe.

Architected and implemented secure, scalable .NET applications for manufacturing environments
Specialized in integrating complex business logic with manufacturing hardware and processes
Maintained high-availability systems with 99.9% uptime requirements
Led security initiatives implementing industry best practices and compliance standards
Mentored junior developers and established coding standards and review processes

Open Source Contributor & Maintainer

2019 - Present

Independent

Creator and maintainer of multiple open source projects in the .NET ecosystem, focusing on developer productivity and security.

Developed and published 7+ open source projects with 50K+ total downloads
Built Visual Studio extensions improving T4 template development experience
Created security-focused Blazor components trusted by enterprise developers
Authored technical articles on .NET development and modern software practices
Active contributor to the .NET community through speaking and knowledge sharing

Education & Learning

Continuous Learning & Professional Development

Self-taught developer with a passion for staying current with the latest .NET technologies and security practices. Regularly participates in conferences, online courses, and community events.

Current Focus Areas:

Advanced Blazor patterns and security
Source generators and code analysis
Modern DevOps practices
Enterprise security standards
Performance optimization techniques

Personal Interests

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Fitness & Health

Regular gym enthusiast who believes in maintaining physical and mental well-being

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Family Time

Devoted father who enjoys spending quality time with family and creating lasting memories

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Music Enthusiast

Passionate Rammstein fan with appreciation for powerful music and artistic expression

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Open Source Advocacy

Strong believer in the power of open source to drive innovation and community growth