Ezra Waalboer

About me

I'm Ezra — a Solution Architect based in the Netherlands, specialising in composable architecture. I've spent my career building digital platforms, leading backend teams, and helping organisations make smart architectural choices. I currently work at TouchTribe.

Work history

  1. TouchTribe·Solution Architect
    2024 – present

    Leading engineering teams building composable digital platforms for clients. Responsible for architecture decisions, technical direction, and bridging the gap between engineering and strategy.

  2. TouchTribe·Team Lead Backend
    2022 – 2024

    Led the backend team. Oversaw delivery of webshops, order portals, and customer platforms for clients.

  3. TouchTribe·Backend Developer
    2017 – 2022

    Part of the MakerStreet group within TouchTribe. Built and maintained e-commerce platforms, order portals, and customer portals — with an early focus on AWS Serverless.

  4. DTT Multimedia·Backend Developer
    2015 – 2016

    Built backends for mobile apps in PHP, primarily using the Phalcon framework. Worked on APIs and backend services for a range of client applications.

Education

  1. Hogeschool van Amsterdam·Bachelor Informatica — Software Engineering
    2013 – 2017

    Software engineering track within the Informatics programme.

  2. ROC van Amsterdam·Mechatronica
    2009 – 2013

    A blend of mechanical and electrical engineering, focused on machine building and industrial automation.