TIM VAN CAUWENBERGE

Tim Van Cauwenberge

Multi-Role Technical Leader

ABOUT ME

Technical leader with 3+ years of experience spanning software engineering, product management, and solutions architecture. Proven track record of driving innovation and growth across startups and media companies, combining deep technical expertise with strategic product vision. Led development of scalable web applications serving millions of users, automated critical workflows with AI/ML integration, and architected cloud-native solutions that delivered measurable business impact. Passionate about building high-performance systems and teams that consistently exceed expectations.

Full-stack engineer with 3+ years of experience building scalable web and desktop apps. Proven track record delivering performance gains, automation, and clean UX. Strong foundation in modern architecture, rapid iteration, and end-to-end product delivery across both startups and larger organizations. Proficient in React, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS, with expertise in SEO optimization, automation, and cloud technologies. Notable achievements include:

  • Built Tauri + React reporting tool with Mailchimp API & LLMs, cutting report time by 95%
  • Scaled editorial tools in WordPress/PHP, boosting pageviews by 84%
  • Launched AI-powered SEO features, driving 42% YoY traffic growth
  • Developed Hire NJ job board for 10K+ users with comprehensive posting functionality

Technical Product Manager with a full-stack engineering background and 3+ years leading end-to-end product development across startups and media. Launched tools supporting 10K+ users, drove 42% YoY growth through UX-led strategy, and cut reporting time 95% using LLM automation. Key accomplishments include:

  • Led product strategy and development for ROI-NJ and Hire-NJ, supporting 3M+ annual users
  • Deployed GPT-powered SEO tools and dashboards to enhance discoverability
  • Launched viral daily AI vs. Human art game, attracting 600+ users through viral gameplay
  • Designed scalable backend systems for image uploads, user data, and competitive ranking

Product Manager with 3+ years leading cross-functional teams to design, launch, and scale digital products across startups and media. Proven success shipping user-first features, improving engagement through UX strategy, and aligning roadmaps with business goals. Highlights include:

  • Shipped a reporting tool that reduced manual effort by 95% and improved visibility
  • Revamped editorial tools and formats, boosting pageviews by 84%
  • Drove 42% YoY traffic growth via SEO, UX upgrades, and performance improvements
  • Owned product roadmap, prioritizing features through interviews and analytics

Solutions Architect with 3+ years of full-stack development and technical leadership experience across web, desktop, and cloud platforms. Known for translating business needs into scalable architecture, optimizing performance, and automating workflows. Key achievements include:

  • Built and scaled AI vs. Human game to 600+ users with mobile-first UI and backend stat tracking
  • Deployed OTP auth with AWS SES for secure cross-device login and increased retention
  • Integrated Cloudinary, Vercel, and CI/CD workflows to reduce deploy time by 60%
  • Automated Python-based editorial imports, reducing manual workload by 40%

Education

Monmouth University - May 2020

Major: B.S. in Computer Science

Minor: Physics

GPA: 3.6

Skills

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, SQL, PHP

Frameworks: React, Node.js, Express, Tailwind, Tauri

Backend & DevOps: MongoDB, REST, AWS, Docker, GitHub CI/CD

Tools & Testing: Postman, Jest, Vite, Cloudinary, LLMs

Analytics: GA4, Power BI, MongoDB Aggregation, Debugging

Accolades

Monmouth Track & Field

Division I Athlete & Hurdle Captain

6x Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Champion

Kappa Sigma – Upsilon Kappa Chapter

Co-Founder & Leadership Role

Established a strong community presence through philanthropic initiatives and mentorship programs.

Skate For Change

Co-Founder of Monmouth County Chapter

Led outreach initiatives to support local homeless shelters, distributing socks and essential supplies.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Tools and technologies I use to build scalable, modern apps.

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