Andrew Osenga

Hey, I’m Andrew Osenga

Senior Full-Stack / Platform Engineer

I design and build fast, secure platforms from Symfony APIs and Nuxt frontends to cloud native Azure Kubernetes deployments. I specialize in clean architecture, performance, and turning complex domains into scalable systems.


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Based in The Netherlands Movie enthusiast Tech enthusiast
PHP
<?php

final class MovieImportService
{
    public function import(string $imdbId): void
    {
        $response = $this->client->request(
            'GET',
            "https://api.themoviedb.org/3/movie/{$imdbId}"
        );

        $data = $response->toArray();

        if (($data['title'] ?? '') === 'The Matrix Resurrections') {
            throw new \DomainException(
                'Legacy reboot detected. Import aborted.'
            );
        }

        $this->save($data);
    }
}
2026

Lead Full-Stack Developer

Apr 2020 – Present

GripBB, Buy2Let Mortgage, Fanstr

PHP
Vuejs
nuxt
symfony
MySQL
Docker
Kubernetes

Founder & Freelance Full-stack Developer

Mar 2019 – Present

Devmonq

Founded Devmonq, a software development company focused on building custom web applications and digital platforms. Deliver end-to-end solutions including architecture design, backend and frontend development, deployment, and maintenance.

Additionally provide freelance consulting services, supporting clients with feature development, performance optimization, and technical improvements.

PHP
Vuejs
nuxt
symfony
MySQL
Docker
Kubernetes

Full-stack developer (via PHP Bastards)

Jul 2019 – Apr 2020

Verkooploep

Assigned as a Full-stack developer to Verkooploep, where I contributed to maintaining and improving the Verkooploep platform and was involved in the development of the GripBB application.

Worked on both backend and frontend functionality, implementing new features and supporting ongoing platform enhancements.

PHP
symfony
laravel
vuejs
MySql
Docker

Lead developer (via PHP Bastards)

May 2019 – Jun 2019

Newcraft

Assigned as Lead Developer to support the maintenance and further development of the KPN Zakelijk website. Responsible for ensuring platform stability, implementing new features, and supporting ongoing improvements within a high-traffic enterprise environment.

PHP
symfony
MySql
Docker

Lead developer (via PHP Bastards)

Feb 2019 – May 2019

Audax

Assigned as Lead Developer for the order processing platform at Audax. Responsible for improving and extending the system that handled order intake, processing, and distribution to warehouses and bookstores.

Worked on optimizing workflows to ensure orders were correctly processed, prepared for collection, and dispatched efficiently to retail locations.

PHP
Symfony
React
MongoDB

Full-stack developer

Feb 2019 – May 2020

PHP Bastards

Worked as a full-stack developer on a consultancy basis, assigned to client projects to support development teams and deliver tailored software solutions.

PHP
symfony
laravel
vuejs
React
MySql
MongoDB
Docker

Lead Full-stack developer

Nov 2018 – Feb 2019

Hearst Netherlands & International

Led the development and ongoing evolution of the subscription platform for Hearst Netherlands, overseeing technical direction, coordinating feature development, and ensuring performance and stability across multiple magazine brands.

Also contributed to the European MediaPlatform team, working on the centralized CMS used across multiple countries to create and manage digital content for premium brands such as Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Esquire, Quote, and Glamour.

PHP
Python
Go
Symfony
Laravel
Yii
Vuejs
React
MySql
MongoDB
Docker

Full-stack Developer

May 2016 – Nov 2018

Hearst Netherlands & International

Primarily involved in the development and continuous improvement of the subscription platform for Hearst Netherlands, as well as the newsletter system used for managing subscriptions and creating newsletters through a custom newsletter builder.

PHP
Symfony
Laravel
MySql
Docker

PHP / Web developer

Jun 2015 – Apr 2016

Etocom

Developed custom WordPress websites, themes, and plugins for a variety of clients. Translated design concepts into responsive HTML/CSS and implemented tailored functionality within the WordPress ecosystem.

PHP
Wordpress
MySQL

Junior PHP Developer

May 2014 – May 2015

Qassa

Responsible for maintaining and improving the backend of the Qassa web platform, fixing bugs and updating integrations with third-party vendors to ensure system stability and reliability.

Vuejs
nuxt
symfony
MySQL
Docker
Kubernetes

Junior Web Developer

Feb 2013 – Oct 2014

Endless CMS

Worked as a full-stack developer maintaining a custom-built CMS, contributing to both backend and frontend development. Implemented new frontend frameworks and added new features to improve functionality and usability.

PHP
Smarty
MySQL
JavaScript
Foundation

Founder & Freelance Full-stack Developer

Sep 2012 – Oct 2016

Five Square

At Five Square, I was responsible for developing and maintaining software applications. And installing and setting up network on location in retail stores and was firstline support

Vuejs
nuxt
symfony
MySQL
Docker
Kubernetes

Junior Software Developer

Apr 2012 – Sep 2012

AL One B.V

As a Junior Software Developer at AL One B.V, I was responsible for developing and maintaining the CRM software applications. And installing and settingup network on location in retail stores and was firstlien support

Vuejs
nuxt
symfony
MySQL
Docker
Kubernetes

Backend Architecture

PHP Symfony Laravel C# / .NET API Design Clean Architecture DDD

Frontend Systems

Vue.js Nuxt 3/4 React Next.js TypeScript

Cloud & Platform Engineering

Docker Kubernetes Helm Azure AWS Nginx FrankenPHP CI/CD Pipelines

Data & Event Systems

MySQL PostgreSQL Redis RabbitMQ Event-Driven Systems

AI & Automation

Claude Code Custom AI Agents n8n Workflow Automation

Engineering & Delivery

Agile / Scrum Technical Leadership Architecture Design Stakeholder Communication