A Young Web Company Focused on Modern Web & Mobile Application

Founded in Brussels nearly three years ago by 🤖, we collaborate with fintech, legal, food, education, and design companies to deliver full‑stack development, UX/UI design, and product consulting.

Marco Maffei

@ Tech Paw

Senior Full Stack Developer & CEO

Experienced in PHP, JavaScript, and Python Languages

Who am I?

I'm Marco, a dedicated full-stack developer with a proven track record in building scalable and efficient web applications. Proficient in PHP, JavaScript, and a wide range of technologies, including Linux, MySQL, MongoDB, Apache, Nginx, Node.js, Vue, React, and Angular.

Skilled in crafting robust web applications, CMS, and CRM solutions using both PHP and Node.js (RESTful APIs). Experienced in working with both relational (MySQL) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases.

Passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest frameworks and programming languages. Adept at leveraging HTML, CSS, JavaScript pre-processors (e.g., Sass, Less), and task runners (Grunt, Gulp, Webpack) to streamline development workflows.

A keen enthusiast of mapping technologies, proficient in integrating Google Maps and Mapbox APIs into web applications. Skilled in working with various APIs and third-party integrations to enhance application functionality.

Committed to fostering growth in the tech community. Occasionally mentor for the non-profit organization Ladies Learning Code (now Canada Learning Code).

Experience Timeline

06-2023 – Current 01-2024 – Current 08-2020 – 01-2025 10-2018 – 09-2019 01-2018 – 06-2018 04-2016 – 01-2018 09-2015 – 01-2016

Experiences

Full Stack Developer @ Tech Paw

Bruxelles, 🇧🇪

06-2023 – Current

Leading the charge at Tech Paw, I am committed to driving the strategic vision and fostering growth, innovation, and resilience within our dynamic tech landscape as the CEO.

• Expertly defining and steering the company's strategic direction, ensuring alignment with market trends and business objectives.
• Proficiently overseeing client relationships and managing financial planning to guarantee sustainable growth and profitability.
• Diligently ensuring the timely delivery of monthly invoices and maintaining transparent financial operations.
• Engaging effectively with external clients to cultivate strong partnerships and collaborative success.
• Leading the development of cutting-edge web applications, harnessing the latest technological advancements to meet client needs.

Business partner @ SiteSynth

Antwerpen, 🇧🇪

01-2024 – Current

Full‑stack development partner for SiteSynth — a Belgian design and web-application studio. I collaborate with SiteSynth on project consultation, scoping and estimates, and deliver full‑stack implementations across multiple platforms.

• Provide consultation, project scoping and accurate estimates to clients.
• Deliver full‑stack development across PHP, Node.js, React, Vue and Next.js when required.
• Implement and manage infrastructure and hosting on AWS and other providers.
• Collaborate with designers to turn concepts into production-ready web applications.
• Support deployment, monitoring and ongoing maintenance for client projects.

Full Stack Engineer @ Isabel Group

Bruxelles, 🇧🇪

08-2020 – 01-2025

Dedicated to crafting seamless integrations, dynamic websites, and scalable applications, I bring a versatile skill set to each project as a senior full stack developer for the biggest Belgian Fintech 'Isabelgroup'.

• Expert in PHP frameworks with strong proficiency in JavaScript libraries
• Skilled in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient system communication and data exchange.
• Experienced in customizing CMS platforms (WordPress, October CMS), CRM systems (Hubspot, Microsoft Dynamics) and analytics tools.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB and MySQL.
• Proficient in tools such as Jira, Monday, and Slack for efficient task and project management.

Full Stack Developer @ Higher Education Marketing

Montreal, QB 🇨🇦

10-2018 – 09-2019

Full stack developer specialised in CMS and CRM development for student recruitment agencies across Canada.

• Develop and manage websites for diverse clients including universities and colleges.
• Utilize platforms such as WordPress, Drupal, and custom CMS solutions.
• Configure, manage, and integrate CRMs (HubSpot, Mautic, Campus Login) and their APIs.
• Design custom themes and plugins to enhance website performance.

Full Stack Developer @ Oliver's Learning

Toronto, ON 🇨🇦

01-2018 – 06-2018

Full Stack Developer at a leading Toronto-based educational provider for the financial industry.

• Maintaining a multi-site web portal built on ExpressionEngine.
• Managing end-to-end front-end and back-end processes for clients.
• Developing custom plugins using PHP, JavaScript, and MySQL.
• Implementing MVC design patterns for scalable code architecture.

Full Stack Developer @ Larche Digital

Barrie, ON 🇨🇦

04-2016 – 01-2018

Independent Web Developer at a digital agency managing popular radio portals across Simcoe County.

• Coordinating website setup and launches in WordPress across various hosting types.
• Developing custom themes, layouts, and plugins from scratch.
• Providing maintenance for high-profile radio websites like 104.1 The Dock.
• Implementing Google Analytics and SEO enhancements.

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