About

The person behind Met Maät.

Ben Degens

Ben Degens, founder Met Maät

Ben Degens is an experienced software architect from the Netherlands, specializing in backend development (.NET C#, Azure) and system architecture using the IDesign methodology.

Throughout his 14+ year career, he has contributed to software projects across diverse organizations, from financial services to medical technology and from telecom to industrial manufacturing. He has experience with both greenfield projects and recovering stalled initiatives, and with methodologies like IDesign, Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall.

For many organizations, bridging the gap between what's needed and what gets built is a challenge. Ben's approach starts with active listening and understanding each organization's unique workflow. He uses that foundation to clarify requirements, design systems, and break down complexity into manageable components.

He is convinced that his clients' success is his own. You can expect him to actively think (and act!) alongside you, fully contributing to the success of your organization.

Netherlands
Dutch & English
Azure, .NET, C#
System Architecture
DevOps & CI/CD
Microservices
API (management)
Databases, (No)SQL
AI & Data
UML, Diagrams, Docs
Project, Charter, Roadmap
Project Recovery
Technical Leadership
IDesign

Experience

Over 14 years of building and guiding software at leading organizations.

2025–2026

Software Architect

Lateral

Tattoo Partners | Project Recovery & Feature Building|2025–2026

LivCor (Blackstone) | Rent management app|2025

MAJC (US Startup) | Workforce platform|2025

2022–2025

Software Architect

Itho Daalderop

Cloud Platform Migration & Impact Analysis|2024–2025

IoT Platform Redesign & Wi-Fi Project Lead|2022–2024

IDesign methodology implementation|2022–2025

2020–2024

Software Architect

ilionx

Sustainability Propositions|2024

Eventplatform (Ironman, Limburgs Mooiste)|2020

Gewoon Geregeld | Service platform|2020

2017–2022

Senior Software Engineer

ilionx / Various

BDO | Architecture & Implementation|2020–2022

APG | B2B Customer 360 & Dynamics CRM|2018–2020

Telfort Zakelijk | Servi2 & API Provisioning Lead|2017–2018

Gewoon Geregeld | Microservices & ARM|2018

2012–2017

Software Engineer

KEMBIT / Various

Canon Océ | Real-time React Dashboard|2017

Medtronic | European Tax Engine Lead|2015–2016

High Tech Campus Eindhoven | Access Portal|2013–2014

Schiphol | Lost & Found & Luggage Apps|2012–2013

MSM | Patient Dossier Web Application|2012–2013

Sitech Services & DSM | Manufacturing & Logisitcs|2012–2014

Expertise & Experience

Education & Method

Trained through IDesign's Architects Master Class and Project Design Master Class, in-depth courses rather than quick certificates, plus years of hands-on experience in IDesign-minded environments.

Technology & AI

We have deep knowledge of C#, .NET, Azure, cloud, and backend development. We favor boring technology that works over hype-driven trends. But we don't look away from what's new: we use AI where we can to speed things up without losing oversight.

Leadership

Extensive experience across startups and large organizations, with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and SAFe. Focus on strengthening teams, technical leadership, and creating workable processes where quality and speed can coexist.

Get in Touch

Do you have a software project that is getting stuck, or do you want to make a strong start? Contact Ben directly.