Nordend
We are Nordend
We are Nordend, your ultimate partner for maximising the potential of your spatial data. Whether you’re dealing with a bumpy road analysis, pinpointing ideal locations for new businesses, or mapping health service providers, we transform complex data into actionable insights.
Data can be overwhelming, but we make it manageable. We prioritise your problems and aim to find a practical solution, from processing data to moving it between models. Regardless of your sector, be it government, health, marketing, construction, education, or surveying, we synthesise all your data elements and guide you to your destination.
We strive for exceptional results, going beyond average to deliver powerful data applications and valuable integrations. Let us be your compass in the world of spatial data modelling.
We’ve been a dedicated Partner of Safe Software since our inception in 2019, earning our Bronze Partner status in 2022. Another interesting fact: Nordend is a 4609 metre high mountain on the border of Switzerland and Italy. We guide your organisation to the top!
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Team
Christophe Collard
Christophe Collard is an FME consultant at Nordend. He holds a Master’s degree in geomatics and has accumulated years of experience in GIS, CAD, surveying and mapping within university, public and private contexts. As a ‘Certified Professional’, he uses FME Form and FME Flow on a daily basis to manage and automate complex processes or in the creation, management and analysis of (geo)data.
Nikolas Dobbelaere
Nikolas is a GIS consultant at Nordend. With a master’s degree in Geography and Geomatics, he combines strong technical expertise in geospatial data, processing, and analysis. Passionate about GIS, Python, and FME, he turns complex datasets into clear and efficient solutions. Always eager to learn, he delivers every project with enthusiasm, quality, and impact.
Nikolas is a GIS consultant at Nordend. With a master’s degree in Geography and Geomatics, he combines strong technical expertise in geospatial data, processing, and analysis. Passionate about GIS, Python, and FME, he turns complex datasets into clear and efficient solutions. Always eager to learn, he delivers every project with enthusiasm, quality, and impact.
Jasper Wisbecq
Jasper Wisbecq is FME consultant for Nordend. With a master's degree in Geomatics, Jasper started his career in the domain of aerial mapping and 3D-acquisition. In this field, he often used FME to speed up processes and solve problems. Later on in his professional life, he helped monitoring BIM projects. His specialty? Manipulating CAD, BIM, 3D and raster data with FME.
Jasper Wisbecq is FME consultant for Nordend. With a master’s degree in Geomatics, Jasper started his career in the domain of aerial mapping and 3D-acquisition. In this field, he often used FME to speed up processes and solve problems. Later on in his professional life, he helped monitoring BIM projects. His specialty? Manipulating CAD, BIM, 3D and raster data with FME.
Johan Vanmeert
Johan Vanmeert joins Nordend as Telecom and Fiber Optics Consultant. He has 20 years of experience on an international level. Last decade, he was involved in the management of a fiber optics network and infrastructure. He focused on streamlining and improving the processess and procedures around, and raising the quality of the documentation of, the fiber optics infrastructure. Johan decided to join Nordend because of the dynamics of the company, its people, and the values they stand for.
Johan Vanmeert joins Nordend as Telecom and Fiber Optics Consultant. He has 20 years of experience on an international level. Last decade, he was involved in the management of a fiber optics network and infrastructure. He focused on streamlining and improving the processess and procedures around, and raising the quality of the documentation of, the fiber optics infrastructure. Johan decided to join Nordend because of the dynamics of the company, its people, and the values they stand for.
Jasper Maes
Jasper works as a Data Analyst & Scientist at Nordend, where he performs geospatial data analyses for clients. With a background in Computer Science and expertise in programming languages such as Python, he combines Data Science with FME to deliver in-depth analyses. He is currently managing address data at Telenet — points on the map that hide surprisingly complex challenges.
Jasper works as a Data Analyst & Scientist at Nordend, where he performs geospatial data analyses for clients. With a background in Computer Science and expertise in programming languages such as Python, he combines Data Science with FME to deliver in-depth analyses. He is currently managing address data at Telenet — points on the map that hide surprisingly complex challenges.
Marnick Clé
Marnick Clé is FME consultant for Nordend. With a master's degree in geography and a fondness for FME, GIS and data in general, he integrates effortlessly into any project. He thoughtfully and purposefully works through problem sets so that client and process are aligned. His focus is on using FME Form and FME Flow to create a customised solution that meets all the customer needs. As a seasoned multitasker he is ready to answer all your questions.
Marnick Clé is FME consultant for Nordend. With a master’s degree in geography and a fondness for FME, GIS and data in general, he integrates effortlessly into any project. He thoughtfully and purposefully works through problem sets so that client and process are aligned. His focus is on using FME Form and FME Flow to create a customised solution that meets all the customer needs. As a seasoned multitasker he is ready to answer all your questions.
Lukas Mattheuwsen
Lukas Mattheuwsen is a BIM consultant at Nordend. After earning his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Construction (Geomatics), Lukas worked as a university researcher while pursuing his PhD. His research focused on the automated creation of large spatial databases from raw mobile mapping data using AI. With his expertise in transforming raw data into high-quality GIS products, Lukas is eager to support your geospatial needs.
Lukas Mattheuwsen is a BIM consultant at Nordend. After earning his Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Construction (Geomatics), Lukas worked as a university researcher while pursuing his PhD. His research focused on the automated creation of large spatial databases from raw mobile mapping data using AI. With his expertise in transforming raw data into high-quality GIS products, Lukas is eager to support your geospatial needs.
Warre Gevers
Warre Gevers is a Data Engineer at Nordend. With a master's degree in theoretical physics and a dose of youthful enthusiasm, he is adept at solving complex and abstract problems. As a young professional, he guarantees precision and perseverance, ready to solve problems and expand his knowledge. This driven mind does not shy away from any challenge, ensuring the correct handling of every project.
Warre Gevers is a Data Engineer at Nordend. With a master’s degree in theoretical physics and a dose of youthful enthusiasm, he is adept at solving complex and abstract problems. As a young professional, he guarantees precision and perseverance, ready to solve problems and expand his knowledge. This driven mind does not shy away from any challenge, ensuring the correct handling of every project.
Margot D’haemer
Margot D'haemer is a BIM consultant at Nordend. Her career started in the field of processing point clouds. This data was used, among other things, to create 3D models for the client, mainly using CAD and GIS software. There, she also got to know FME as a useful tool to perform operations and checks on such data. With her background as an industrial engineer in construction (option surveying), she has just that little bit more to use FME to handle construction-related projects.
Margot D’haemer is a BIM consultant at Nordend. Her career started in the field of processing point clouds. This data was used, among other things, to create 3D models for the client, mainly using CAD and GIS software. There, she also got to know FME as a useful tool to perform operations and checks on such data. With her background as an industrial engineer in construction (option surveying), she has just that little bit more to use FME to handle construction-related projects.
Caroline Van Gucht
Caroline Van Gucht is an experienced FME Consultant at Nordend, with a background in bioengineering and GIS. She loves new challenges and looks for efficient solutions that meet client expectations, leveraging her expertise in GIS and FME software. Caroline's experience in the sewage industry, where she was responsible for database and model development, reinforces her versatile employability in the utility sector.
Caroline Van Gucht is an experienced FME Consultant at Nordend, with a background in bioengineering and GIS. She loves new challenges and looks for efficient solutions that meet client expectations, leveraging her expertise in GIS and FME software. Caroline’s experience in the sewage industry, where she was responsible for database and model development, reinforces her versatile employability in the utility sector.
Marlies Lauwers
With a background as a bio-engineer in land and water management, Marlies combines sharp analytical insight with a passion for data. During her years as a university researcher, she delved into machine learning and image processing—a journey that sparked her love for GIS. As a data engineer at Nordend, she leverages that expertise to transform complex data challenges into clear, practical solutions.
With a background as a bio-engineer in land and water management, Marlies combines sharp analytical insight with a passion for data. During her years as a university researcher, she delved into machine learning and image processing—a journey that sparked her love for GIS. As a data engineer at Nordend, she leverages that expertise to transform complex data challenges into clear, practical solutions.
Daan Asma
Daan Asma is Business Director at Nordend. With more than 10 years of experience as a geodata consultant, he combines technical expertise with a strategic mindset. At Nordend, he is responsible for the company's continued growth, with a focus on building strong client relationships, optimizing internal processes, and developing new services.
Daan serves as the link between clients, technology, and strategy, translating insights from data and technology into practical decisions and effective solutions.
Daan Asma is Business Director at Nordend. With more than 10 years of experience as a geodata consultant, he combines technical expertise with a strategic mindset. At Nordend, he is responsible for the company’s continued growth, with a focus on building strong client relationships, optimizing internal processes, and developing new services.
Daan serves as the link between clients, technology, and strategy, translating insights from data and technology into practical decisions and effective solutions.
Dries Verdoodt
Dries is an FME consultant at Nordend, with experience in both public and private organisations within the GIS domain, including internationally. He is a 'Certified Professional' in FME Form and develops tailor-made processes for managing geodata. As an FME Trainer, he likes to explain this in a clear and understandable way.
Dries is an FME consultant at Nordend, with experience in both public and private organisations within the GIS domain, including internationally. He is a ‘Certified Professional’ in FME Form and develops tailor-made processes for managing geodata. As an FME Trainer, he likes to explain this in a clear and understandable way.
Jacoba De Zwaef
Jacoba is People Director at Nordend. She guides the company's people strategy, overseeing HR, talent development, organizational planning, and internal communication. Jacoba ensures the office runs smoothly, strengthens the employee experience, and fosters a positive, high-performing work environment. She also organizes company events and promotes an efficient and collaborative workplace.
Jacoba is People Director at Nordend. She guides the company’s people strategy, overseeing HR, talent development, organizational planning, and internal communication. Jacoba ensures the office runs smoothly, strengthens the employee experience, and fosters a positive, high-performing work environment. She also organizes company events and promotes an efficient and collaborative workplace.
Jonathan Cornelus
Jonathan Cornelus is Nordend’s foothold in North America. With deep experience in launching and scaling businesses internationally, and a genuine passion for building lasting relationships, he leads Nordend’s expansion across the Americas. Based in the heart of the Big Apple, Jonathan operates from a natural hub for innovation and connectivity – an ideal basecamp to engage GIS networks and partners across the Atlantic.
Jonathan Cornelus is Nordend’s foothold in North America. With deep experience in launching and scaling businesses internationally, and a genuine passion for building lasting relationships, he leads Nordend’s expansion across the Americas. Based in the heart of the Big Apple, Jonathan operates from a natural hub for innovation and connectivity – an ideal basecamp to engage GIS networks and partners across the Atlantic.
Alyssa Boecksteyns
Alyssa is an FME Consultant at Nordend with a background in archaeology. Her interest in spatial structures led her from historical landscapes to data processes in utilities. She uses her GIS and FME expertise to turn complex datasets into efficient workflows. With an eye for detail and a multidisciplinary perspective, she helps clients structure, automate, and visualize spatial information — always with a focus on practical solutions.
Alyssa is an FME Consultant at Nordend with a background in archaeology. Her interest in spatial structures led her from historical landscapes to data processes in utilities. She uses her GIS and FME expertise to turn complex datasets into efficient workflows. With an eye for detail and a multidisciplinary perspective, she helps clients structure, automate, and visualize spatial information — always with a focus on practical solutions.
Jelle De Zwaef
Jelle De Zwaef is the driving force behind Nordend. He has worked for utilities, geographical institutes and private companies all over the world. His great passion: to deliver extremely concrete solutions through consultancy and training. His speciality? Converting, validating and analysing data with FME® (Safe Software). As a cartographer, he comes up with clever solutions for data visualisation. And thanks to his Business Process Management training, he involves all aspects of your organisation in his Nordend creation.
Jelle De Zwaef is the driving force behind Nordend. He has worked for utilities, geographical institutes and private companies all over the world. His great passion: to deliver extremely concrete solutions through consultancy and training. His speciality? Converting, validating and analysing data with FME® (Safe Software). As a cartographer, he comes up with clever solutions for data visualisation. And thanks to his Business Process Management training, he involves all aspects of your organisation in his Nordend creation.