About

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.
Experience
Over 14 years of building and guiding software at leading organizations.
Software Architect
Lateral
Tattoo Partners | Project Recovery & Feature Building|2025–2026
LivCor (Blackstone) | Rent management app|2025
MAJC (US Startup) | Workforce platform|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
Software Architect
ilionx
Sustainability Propositions|2024
Eventplatform (Ironman, Limburgs Mooiste)|2020
Gewoon Geregeld | Service platform|2020
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
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.
