Wout Feys

Hi! I'm Wout Feys, A Programmer, Tech Enthusiast and Engineering student. My primary focus at this moment is a Master in Computer Science, since I've always had a passion for programming and everything even remotely computer-related. The choice for the Engineering Sciences was an easy one since I also love Physics, Mathematics, and creating cool projects! My interests also include some more unrelated topics such as History, European Law, Geography, ...

When I'm programming, I mostly use HTML5, Sass, TypeScript, React for web development, and I'm transitioning to using Rust in the backend instead of Node.js which I have a bit more experience with.

I'm learning and have some experience with low-level development using languages such as C and Rust.

I've also had some experience with frameworks such as Vue, Nuxt, React and React Native·

• I have some experience in Server Management since I operate my own server at home running Proxmox VE with a ZFS filesystem. The server acts as a:
  • router for my local network
  • reverse proxy for all the applications on it
  • database to manage my web apps
  • communications platform using Matrix and Mastodon
  • File Server using Nextcloud
  So it's fair to say I also have some experience with Self-Hosting a suite of different services.
• I know my way around Linux pretty well since I daily drive linux on all my machines and have a good understanding of all the different aspects that make Linux and especially Fedora work.
• I developed my own Protocol based on UDP and it's ability to broadcast messages across an entire network. This protocol was build with encryption, checksums and different rooms where messages could be sent to.
• I've done some 3D Design with FreeCAD (on Linux) including a case that had a closing mechanism, a stackable system for multiple modules and a case with fittings for a robot I designed.

FOSS is very important to me. I'm someone who cares a lot about what happens to my data, that's why I self-host a lot of my stuff such as files, photos, contacts, e-mail etc using open-source utilities (such as Nextcloud). I also rooted my phone with CalyxOS and disabled Google Services entirely, instead opting for MicroG. Likewise I don't have any social media apart from Linkedin and Mastodon, It's fair to say Privacy and FOSS is a very important factor of my life.

The three main languages that I speak are :

• Dutch - Native or bilingual proficiency
• English - Full professional proficiency
• French - Elementary proficiency

There are a few ways to get in touch with me :

• Via e-mail : contact@woutfeys.be
• Via Mastodon : @wout@woutfeys.be
• Via Matrix : @wout:woutfeys.be
• Via LinkedIn : Wout Feys