Chris Pirotte
web developer information architect connector digital communicator bridge builder people & purpose first digital all-rounder
- Hasselt, Belgium
- linkedin.com/in/cpirotte
Profile
After twenty years in digital, I know that a solid foundation is everything. I combine
my front-end experience with a genuine love for communication and UX strategy — simply because I enjoy it when
things work logically for the people using them. Technology only makes sense when it moves people
forward.
I like to look at a challenge from multiple angles and find the bridge between what we want to say and what
the audience actually needs. I think along at the strategic level, but I'm just as happy working out the
creative, practical solutions that make that vision real.
What drives me
I'd love to put that experience to work for organisations doing something that matters — whether in education, sustainability or culture. I bring a broad perspective and a listening ear to complex digital projects. The technology is my tool. The person is always the point.
Experience
Jaga
International B2B manufacturer of radiators and climate systems
Responsible for the full digital transition — including a migration from Joomla to WordPress — and the ongoing presence of an international B2B brand. I brought communication, content and technology together from UX strategy through to publication. My role was to bridge what Jaga wanted to say and what our customers needed to understand.
Strategy and execution went hand in hand here. I look for creative solutions to everyday bottlenecks — including using AI thoughtfully and deliberately to streamline our workflows.
Mediahuis
Major Belgian media group — incl. Het Belang van Limburg, De Standaard
Managing and evolving multiple WordPress platforms (Made In Limburg, …) into one scalable codebase within the Made In network — with a focus on stability, content structure and consistency across all digital initiatives. I also built customer journeys through marketing automation (Selligent). I often acted as the team's 'helicopter': thinking in broad strokes to keep the overview across brands, while always staying in touch with what editors and readers actually needed in practice.
"My manager described me as the 'helicopter' of the team — and honestly, that's still how I work best. Keeping the overview while staying close enough to understand what the people on the ground actually need."
Cegeka
IT services — secondment to clients incl. Telenet via Adobe Experience Manager
As a consultant I worked on front-end implementations for Sitecore projects and supported clients like Telenet within Adobe Experience Manager. A rewarding period in which I discovered how much I enjoy stepping into new, changing environments and adding value quickly — bringing a fresh perspective from day one.
Head Office
Digital agency — websites, email marketing and mentoring junior colleagues
Building websites and email campaigns in close collaboration with project and community managers. Over time I grew into a role where I guided junior colleagues — helping them find their footing and thinking through solutions together. That part of the work gave me just as much energy as the building itself.
Concentra
Large media company — embedded in the internal knowledge centre
Part of the internal knowledge centre. I supported various teams and shared best practices around digital platforms. This role taught me that transferring knowledge in a clear and accessible way is just as important a craft as the technology itself.
Nascom
Digital agency — campaign websites, Facebook apps and Drupal themes
Building campaign websites, Facebook applications and Drupal platforms. An environment where quality came first, and where strong internal training programmes helped me significantly broaden my technical foundations.
TBWA\Agency.com
International advertising agency — national and international campaigns
My start in the digital world. I worked on web integration for national and international campaigns and gradually had the chance to onboard new team members. This is where the foundation was laid for the way I work today.
Skills
From rough concept to seamless online experience — with the visitor always as the compass.
Communication & Story
Content strategy · Editorial planning · Storytelling · Newsletters · SEO
Digital Strategy
UX design · Customer journeys · Channel strategy · Concept development
Technology as a tool
WordPress · HTML/CSS · Marketing automation · CRM (Selligent, Mailchimp)
Collaboration
Stakeholder management · Cross-functional teams · Knowledge sharing · Mentoring
AI — with intent
Thoughtful integration into workflows · Practical experimentation · Responsible use
Languages
Dutch (native) · English (excellent) · French (basic)
Education
Web Developer PHP
Cevora / VDAB · —
Communication & Multimedia Design
KHLIM · —
I still learn best by doing. Twenty years of real-world projects have been my best education. Today that also includes using AI thoughtfully — to make more room for the work that truly matters.
A selection of projects and clients from over the years: