Development
Starting a new software project or extending an existing system — with Symfony, Laravel and PHP, supported by modern tooling.
Available for new projects
ten Bruggencate Development
Personal. Skilled. Scalable.
Discuss a projectResponse within 24 hours — no obligation, always personal.
ten Bruggencate Development is the practice of senior developer Guy ten Bruggencate. With over 20 years of experience in Symfony, Laravel, PHP and Shopware, the architectural quality of an experienced specialist is combined with the output of a small team — personal, without middlemen. Modern tooling, including AI, accelerates and sharpens the development process where it adds value.
20+
Years ICT experience
25+
Projects delivered
Symfony • Laravel • PHP
Core technologies
Services
ten Bruggencate Development helps with development, maintenance and upgrades of custom software using Symfony, Laravel, Shopware, PHP and Pimcore.
One dedicated developer from start to finish. No rotating faces, no communication through middlemen. That makes the collaboration personal and efficient.
Projects like Pleio and Blackstone Footwear show how that works in practice — from government and education to e-commerce and business software.
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Maintenance
Keeping existing applications secure and stable through structured maintenance, monitoring and proactive improvements — even if the software was built by another party.
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Upgrade
Updating outdated frameworks and PHP versions to the latest standards — controlled, step by step and without data loss.
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Migration
Moving systems and data to modern platforms — preserving everything in place and with a rollback always at hand.
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Security
Identifying vulnerabilities, implementing security measures and making applications structurally resilient — practical, not just on paper.
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Performance
Analysing slow applications data-driven and applying targeted optimisations — with improvements of 40% to 80% in response time.
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From development to maintenance — see what's possible.
Projects
ten Bruggencate Development works on projects with large datasets and high traffic, where scalability, performance and security are key.
For clients like Pleio, TES SV and Blackstone Footwear, solutions have been built that serve millions of users — with a strong focus on security and GDPR compliance.
Beyond client work, own initiatives are also developed where technology and real-world practice come together.
Browse the projects below, or get in touch for a personal conversation.
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Blackstone Footwear
Via ten Bruggencate Development, work was carried out for Blackstone Footwear on a new Pimcore system with accompanying Shopware e-commerce environments.
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Pleio
ten Bruggencate Development supported Pleio with maintenance and further development of Moodle and Matomo environments, deployed across education and government.
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Tess V
ten Bruggencate Development contributes to Tess V's Shopware development within e-commerce.
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Dept
Via ten Bruggencate Development and Sanders & Creemers, work was carried out at Dept for Accell, on the development of a new ERP connection within the backend of the shop systems.
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Youwe
At Youwe, ten Bruggencate Development took on the role of tech lead across multiple projects using PHP and Magento, and also contributed as a senior PHP developer.
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Newcraft
Via ten Bruggencate Development and Brainbrothers, work was carried out within the KPN team at Newcraft on maintenance and further development of the business-market web shops (Symfony).
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Recent client work and own initiatives.
Senior developer. Big projects.
20+ years of craftsmanship, supported by modern tooling and AI where it adds value.
Faster delivery
Streamlined workflows and smart tooling accelerate the development process, without compromising quality.
Higher code quality
Multiple code reviews — both manual and automated — catch more issues before they reach production.
More value per euro
One senior developer with modern tooling delivers what traditionally costs a team of 2-3 people — without overhead, without middlemen.
Modern approach
Automated workflows accelerate development without sacrificing quality
Multiple review steps catch bugs and security risks earlier
One developer delivers at the level of a small team
Continuous access to the latest best practices and frameworks
Process
Direct collaboration with a senior developer — from first conversation to delivery and beyond.
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Introduction
No account manager, no sales layer. The project is discussed personally with the developer who will actually build it.
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Plan & Proposal
A proposal based on technical analysis — not a standard template, but a plan that fits the project.
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Development
The same developer from start to finish. Short lines, fast feedback, consistent quality.
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Delivery & Support
Complete knowledge transfer and optional ongoing maintenance. The collaboration doesn't stop at delivery.
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Experience across multiple sectors
From healthcare and government to e-commerce and professional services — each with unique challenges, the same high standard.
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See how the approach fits the industry.
Own initiatives
Beyond client work, own products are also built — like specialised screening software and an innovative real estate platform. Projects where technology, vision and real-world practice come together.
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Projects where innovation and practice come together.
Frequently asked questions
That depends on the scope and complexity of the project. After a no-obligation conversation, a transparent quote follows — no hidden costs, no surprises.
That varies significantly. An extension may take a few weeks, a completely new platform several months. After the assessment, a realistic timeline is always provided.
ten Bruggencate Development fits into existing teams and workflows — Jira, GitLab, Scrum, Kanban, whatever works. Direct communication without intermediaries makes the collaboration fast and efficient.
That happens regularly. After a code audit, the current state is assessed and a plan is made for further development, maintenance or migration — without losing what's already been built.
At ten Bruggencate Development, there's direct collaboration with the developer who actually does the work. No rotating faces, no overhead — one experienced specialist who thinks along and takes responsibility from start to finish.
Yes. Structural maintenance is available after delivery: security updates, bug fixes, performance monitoring and ongoing development. The collaboration continues as long as needed.
Through automated code generation, testing and documentation, typical projects are delivered significantly faster. Complex projects benefit the most. Architecture, decisions and review remain human work — modern tooling accelerates the pace.
Yes, without exception. Every line of code is reviewed by Guy ten Bruggencate before it goes to production. Automated analysis supplements the human review, resulting in more thorough quality control.