Real companies that broke free and transformed their operations
Detailed breakdowns of successful platform migrations with actual timelines, costs, problems encountered, and measurable business outcomes.
Real companies that broke free from Legacy Lock-In and transformed their business operations
Legacy E-commerce → Modern SaaS
"Escaped Legacy Lock-In, constant maintenance work replaced with time for growth"
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"€100K+ in projects delivered while doubling team productivity"
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"Customer integration times cut from 4-6 months to under 2 months"
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Scart Kft.
Scart was drowning in maintenance work. Their custom e-commerce platform required constant fixes, the warehouse team was buried in manual tasks, and simple feature updates took months. They needed to escape their legacy platform but couldn't afford business disruption during migration.
Architected serverless integration middleware for seamless SAP B1 ERP connection
Implemented real-time synchronization between UNAS platform and multiple services
Designed automated workflows for invoice processing and customer communications
Established digital document delivery system reducing warehouse overhead
Serverless SAP B1 integration handling thousands of transactions
Multi-service API orchestration (Google, OpenAI, UNAS)
Automated invoice and manual delivery system
Real-time inventory and order synchronization
€3K/month ongoing savings
Eliminated virtually all maintenance overhead
Significantly reduced warehouse workload
Automated critical business operations
Enabled scalable growth on modern platform
Modern SaaS platforms can dramatically reduce operational overhead when properly integrated with existing business processes. The key is designing middleware that handles complex workflows automatically.
Intershop Communications AG
Intershop was losing deals because customer integrations took 4-6 months. Their enterprise clients were frustrated with slow onboarding, the search infrastructure couldn't scale efficiently, and the development team was stuck maintaining instead of innovating. They were bleeding opportunities to more agile competitors.
Architected multi-tenant search engine API serving 80+ channels per customer
Developed NextJS client dashboard for search engine management
Implemented reverse engineering strategies to expand closed-source capabilities
Established CI/CD and high-availability hosting on Azure Kubernetes
Multi-tenant .NET API handling millions of queries per week
Kubernetes infrastructure across two continents
NextJS dashboard managing dozens of customer configurations
Automated deployment pipelines with zero-downtime updates
50% reduction in customer integration timelines
Enabled process automation and cloud-based management
Scalable architecture supporting exponential growth
Improved customer satisfaction through faster onboarding
Strategic reverse engineering and automated deployment are key to scaling enterprise software. Multi-tenant architecture requires careful planning but enables massive scalability.
FirstFocus B.V.
FirstFocus was trapped in a vicious cycle - 70% of their developers' time went to maintaining legacy .NET Framework code instead of building features. Projects that should take weeks stretched into months. They were losing talented developers who didn't want to work on outdated technology, and client satisfaction was dropping.
Led migration from .NET Framework to modern .NET Core architecture
Implemented comprehensive CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
Established engineering culture focused on mentorship and efficiency
Built and managed 7-person offshore development team
Complete platform migration with zero business disruption
90% reduction in deployment times through automation
Structured development processes doubling team productivity
Scalable architecture supporting multiple concurrent projects
70% faster project delivery cycles
Successfully delivered €500K+ in client projects
2x increase in team productivity
Established sustainable development practices
Platform modernization must be coupled with cultural transformation. Technical improvements mean nothing without proper processes and team alignment.
Quby (Toon by Eneco)
This was an Android development freelance project where I was challenged to work with a completely undocumented codebase and fix critical bugs without any handholding. Quby's smart thermostat app was crashing frequently, draining battery, and customer complaints were mounting. I had to figure out the architecture, identify issues, and implement fixes all on my own.
Reverse-engineered undocumented codebase to understand architecture
Identified and fixed critical performance and stability issues
Optimized battery usage and connectivity with IoT devices
Delivered working solutions without requiring extensive documentation or support
Successfully navigated complex, undocumented Android codebase
Fixed critical app crashes and battery drain issues
Maintained IoT connectivity while improving performance
Delivered results independently without technical guidance
Resolved critical user experience issues that were driving customer complaints
Demonstrated ability to work independently with challenging codebases
Proved I could deliver results without handholding or extensive documentation
Established reputation for tackling difficult technical challenges independently
This project taught me how to work effectively with undocumented, complex codebases. It proved I could dive into unknown technical territory, understand systems through investigation, and deliver fixes without requiring guidance - a skill that became crucial for my consulting career.
MonitorLinq
This was a freelance team leadership assignment where I had to lead an iOS development team to deliver a PoC under intense time pressure from investors. The challenge wasn't just technical - families needed to monitor elderly relatives remotely - but also organizational: delivering a working prototype with a team while investors were breathing down our necks.
Led iOS development team through complete application architecture
Implemented real-time health monitoring and alert systems
Designed user-friendly interface for elderly users
Established development processes and team coordination
iOS native health monitoring application
Real-time alert system for emergency situations
User-centric design for elderly accessibility
Team leadership and project coordination
Successfully delivered PoC on time despite investor pressure
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams under high-stakes conditions
Proved I could balance technical execution with team management
Established my capability to deliver results when external pressures are intense
Leading a development team under investor pressure taught me how to manage both technical delivery and team dynamics simultaneously. This experience showed me I could handle high-pressure situations while maintaining team morale and product quality.
Trauma Rehabilitation Clinic
This was my first freelance project - a small PoC that required learning completely new technologies (AR glasses in 2016), Unity 3D, and C# under tight deadlines. The client needed an innovative AR solution for brain injury rehabilitation, but I had never worked with AR or Unity before.
Designed AR treatment modules for cognitive rehabilitation
Implemented precise tracking and calibration systems
Collaborated with medical professionals on treatment protocols
Ensured compliance with healthcare software standards
Custom AR tracking for medical precision
Unity-based treatment simulation engine
iOS native integration with AR capabilities
Medical data collection and progress tracking
Successfully delivered working AR solution despite being completely new to the technology
Customer was satisfied and could immediately use the product
Established my reputation as a hands-on problem solver who can learn quickly
Set the stage for my career as an independent consultant who tackles business challenges with technical solutions
This first freelance project taught me that I could successfully tackle completely unfamiliar technologies under pressure. It established my pattern of taking business challenges and coming up with practical technical solutions, even when the tech stack is entirely new to me.
A proven methodology for technological transformation
Comprehensive technical audit to identify critical issues and growth blockers
Week 1-2
Clear path forward aligning technology decisions with business objectives
Week 2-3
Hands-on technical leadership with team mentorship and process optimization
Ongoing
Continuous improvement and preparation for next growth phase
Ongoing
Every engagement is different, but the outcomes follow a pattern: faster delivery, lower costs, happier teams, and sustainable growth
E-commerce Platform • 4 years 2 months
"Ben managed me during my internship and employment at FirstFocus. He is a gifted software developer with a wide skillset, as well as a quick learner with a good ability to tackle problems."
- Sandro Dekkers, Full-stack Developer at CM.com
E-commerce Solutions • 1 year 9 months
"The technical guidance provided was invaluable for both our engineering teams and C-level stakeholders. The strategic approach to complex technical challenges made a real difference."
- Intershop Engineering Leadership
E-commerce Integration • 7 months
"The transformation exceeded our expectations. What once required constant maintenance now runs automatically, allowing us to focus on growing the business."
- Scart Leadership Team
Strategic technical leadership across the full technology stack
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