Jouke Waleson, a Fractional CTO, brings a wealth of hands-on experience in scale-ups and start-ups. His passion for computers and programming began at the tender age of 8. Jouke has made significant contributions to the technical growth of companies like Mendix (as Cloud Engineer and Product Manager for 7 years) and easee (as CTO for 5 years). With a strong educational background from Utrecht University and Leiden University, Jouke has built an impressive portfolio in software development, encompassing both personal projects and team-developed products. Colleagues describe him as passionate, driven, and innovative. In recent years, he has honed his expertise in team management, navigating regulated environments, and handling intellectual property matters.

Track Record

Before embarking on my journey as a Fractional CTO assisting multiple companies, I spent 7 years at Scale-up Mendix in Rotterdam, followed by 5 years as CTO at start-up Easee in Amsterdam. Throughout this period, I progressed from junior cloud engineer to product manager, team lead, and ultimately CTO. Each role was rewarding, and I’m particularly proud of the following projects:

A) At easee, beyond developing the entire product, building a team, and securing several patents, I spearheaded the certification process. This involved establishing a Quality Management System & Technical File for an innovative software medical device—a formidable challenge, given our lack of experience. With an internal team and minimal external consultation, we implemented a comprehensive QMS for the company. For four years, I led demanding 3-day audits. Recognizing that other companies faced similar challenges, I initiated a meetup group that has since grown to over 650 members across Europe. The resulting network has become an invaluable resource for quick, accurate information in a field where such knowledge is scarce.

B) As Product Manager for Mendix Cloud v4—Mendix’s first AWS-hosted cloud environment—I oversaw its launch while maintaining 24/7 uptime for v3 with a small team. Our adoption of Cloud Foundry enabled us to forge partnerships with industry giants like SAP, Pivotal, IBM, AWS, and HP.

I’ve been involved in numerous other exciting projects, which I’ve detailed in a recent blog post.

Why Invisory?

Joining Invisory in 2023 was an easy decision. The network allows me to tap into the diverse expertise of a talented group. Invisory’s core values of growth, learning, and connecting align perfectly with my own. I’m passionate about helping others and fostering connections, which I can now do through Invisory’s meetups, Slack community, and expert network.