Ernest Mistiaen — Design lead & maker

In 2009, I became fascinated by the DIY ethos of software; the idea that anyone could build anything. Today, as that “anyone can make anything” mindset rings more true than ever, it makes me question whether to call myself a designer still or if the word “maker” would be a better match.

Beyond hands-on craft, I’m deeply curious about how teams collaborate and which processes help people do their best work. As a result, I comfortably shift between building complex systems as an individual contributor and leading or forming teams, depending on what the situation requires.

Currently open for: Product Leadership, Staff/Principal IC roles, and select freelance projects.