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PROFILE://NIELS_VAN_DER_STAPPEN
I bridge business and IT in high-stakes payment environments, while building digital products as an independent entrepreneur.
8+
Years in digital/IT
3
Active roles
29
Age
2
Certifications
BNP Paribas Fortis · Aug 2024 — Present
Brussels, Belgium · Hybrid
International Payments Core Team — translating business needs into scalable transaction flows with ISO 20022 alignment.
Sopra Steria · Mar 2024 — Present
Machelen, Belgium · Hybrid
IT consultant supporting delivery, requirements quality, and stakeholder alignment in regulated environments.
Publiking · Jun 2016 — Present
Belgium
Independent entrepreneur delivering digital identity and web solutions from concept to execution.
Crélan · Jul 2024 — Aug 2024
Belgium
Supported the AXA-to-Crélan migration by implementing infrastructure changes across 300+ offices and providing end-user support during and after rollout.
Elision · Nov 2023 — Jan 2024
Hasselt, Belgium · On-site
Internship focused on functional analysis and stakeholder communication, including delivered improvement proposals for Krëfel on accessibility, SEO, and dark-pattern topics.
Trade.be · Jan 2018 — Jun 2020
Antwerp, Belgium
Market analysis and reporting on cryptocurrency trends and trading setups.
I started in hospitality, where I learned to listen deeply, adapt fast, and communicate with clarity under pressure. Today, I apply that people-first mindset as a Functional Analyst at BNP Paribas Fortis, translating business needs into concrete, scalable IT solutions.
In parallel, I build as an independent entrepreneur through Publiking, combining technical delivery and creative direction to ship digital products that are both robust and visually strong. I believe the best outcomes come from collaboration, practical innovation, and the courage to challenge the obvious.
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Computer Science
2018 — Feb 2024
Business Management
2017
Scrum.org
Issued Jan 2025
Scrum.org
Issued Jan 2025
Open to collaboration, consulting opportunities, and product conversations.