Software architect, consultant & developer
Architecture and advice, forged with craftsmanship.
I'm Nick Schipper. I've worked in software since 2013: I advise organisations on software architecture, modernise legacy systems, and — where it matters — build the solution myself.
How I work
Honest advice, craft that lasts
My work is built on honesty: a realistic picture of what's possible, what it costs, and what it delivers. I build software that keeps your business running and can grow with you — without surprises down the road.
Honest advice
I tell you what works and what doesn't, even if it means an engagement turns out smaller or different than expected. No sales pitch.
One point of contact
You work directly with the developer. Short lines, fast decisions, nothing lost in translation.
Built to last
Maintainable code, deliberate choices. So the next developer — or you — can still build on it years from now.
In short: I just tell you what needs to happen. Sometimes a bit long-winded because I care deeply, but always honest. No surprises.
Contact
Let's build something.
Have an idea, a challenge, or a legacy system that deserves a new lease on life? Send a message.
Get in touchSpecializations
Specialized in
Languages
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Kotlin
- Java 8
- Java 7
- Go
- PHP 8
- PHP 7
- PHP 5.6
Frontend
- Angular 16
- Angular 11
- Angular 8
- Angular 7
- Angular 5
- Angular 4
- Angular 2
- AngularJS 1.4
- Angular CLI
- Angular Material
- Angular Universal
- Vue.js 3
- Micro Frontend
- Ionic
- Cordova
- RequireJS
- Bootstrap
- Fomantic
- jQuery
- jQuery UI
- WebGL
- HTML5 Canvas
- WebRTC
Backend
- Vert.x
- Spring Boot
- Spring
- Symfony 5
- Symfony API Platform
- CakePHP 3
- Silverstripe
- Node.js
- Express
- Tomcat
- MagnoliaCMS
- WordPress
Data
- PostgreSQL
- MariaDB
- MySQL
- Elasticsearch
- Hazelcast
- XML
Platform
- Keycloak
- DevOps
- Webpack
- Grunt
- WCAG A++
- Docker
- Podman
- Linux
- Nginx
- systemd
- CI/CD
Testing
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- E2E Testing
- Karma
- Jasmine
- JUnit
- PHPUnit
Sectors
Markets I work in
Markets I work in and have worked in. Every sector has its own rhythm, regulation, and risk — these are the domains where I've delivered the craft.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Software for laboratories, hospitals, thrombosis care, and public health where precision and compliance lead.
Innovation Management
Platforms that structure innovation processes inside organisations — from ideation to portfolio steering.
Estate & Bereavement
Portals guiding bereaved families through estate settlement — business-critical and emotionally loaded.
Absence & Reintegration
Integrations and applications that connect employers, employees, and occupational professionals during absence cases.
Education
Platforms for schools, teachers, and pupils — from culture education and sign-language teaching to accessible reading games.
Culture & Theater
Platforms that bring cultural institutions, theaters, and their audiences closer together.
Online Gaming & Gambling
High-traffic platforms where realtime behavior, payments, regulation, and international collaboration converge.
Expertise
What I bring across sectors
The technical disciplines I apply on virtually every engagement — independent of the market the project lives in.
Frontend Architecture
Scalable frontends, micro-frontends, and SPAs that keep teams productive for years — from AngularJS through Angular 18.
Legacy Modernization & Innovation
Gradual migrations of legacy codebases without downtime — and room for new technology where it adds real value.
Integrations & APIs
Connections between systems, devices, and third parties that stay robust under pressure.
Realtime & Device Integrations
Bluetooth Low Energy, WebRTC, websockets, WebGL — software that has to respond directly to the physical world.
Accessibility & Human-centered UX
Software that works for people under pressure, with a disability, or in an emotional moment — not just for the average user.
DevOps, Linux & Containers
Linux systems, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized workloads with Docker and Podman — from local to production.
Work
Projects and experience
Contact
Let's build something.
Have an idea, a challenge, or a legacy system that deserves a new lease on life? Send a message.
Get in touch