Dieter - Robic

Hi, I'm Dieter

I help businesses automate their administration and streamline processes — making the most of tools you already have, and only building custom solutions when truly needed.

With Robic, I focus specifically on SMEs and self-employed professionals in the Flemish Ardennes, Ghent and Brussels. My approach is personal, pragmatic and results-driven: we always start with the biggest time drains.

My approach

Personal, yet professional

At Robic, I am your dedicated point of contact. That means short communication lines, clear agreements and a personal approach.

  • Pragmatic: tackle the biggest time drains first
  • Simple where possible: no unnecessary stacking of tools
  • Reliable: test with real cases, only then go live
  • Focus: administration, flows, integrations and automation

Creative mindset

With a creative mindset, I enjoy thinking outside the box about solutions. Often the greatest potential already lies in your existing software. By making optimal use of it first, solutions emerge that are simpler, more sustainable and logically structured.

Cyber Security Professional

As a qualified cyber security professional, I also consider broader aspects when automating. Thanks to my years of experience in the cybersecurity world, I know what cybercriminals exploit and I integrate secure-by-design principles from the start.

Over 10 years of experience

My background in IT, software development and cybersecurity gives me a unique perspective on administrative automation. I understand how systems work together, where integration points lie and how to automate safely and efficiently.

Launch of Robic

2026

Helping SMEs automate their administration. Focus on the Flemish Ardennes, expanding to Ghent and Brussels. Personal guidance, concrete results.

Co-founder & CTO

2020 – 2025

Co-founded a SaaS company with 10+ employees. Scaled the business to users in 80 countries. Clients in sectors such as construction, chemicals, retail and dredging.

  • Responsible for technical architecture and integrations
  • Automation of internal processes and client workflows
  • Scalable solutions for international clients

IT Consultant & Software Engineer

2016 – 2020

Automating cybersecurity flows and contributing to software for ERP, accounting and cash flow planning. Experience with startups, SMEs and large retail companies.

  • Integrations between various business systems
  • Process optimisation and workflow automation
  • Security-first development approach

Applied Computer Science

2014 – 2017

Bachelor's in Applied Computer Science at Howest, specialising in Computer & Cyber Crime, graduated magna cum laude.

I wrote a paper on "the human error": research into why people make mistakes, what the psychological causes are, and how digitalisation/automation can help avoid those errors. This also covered applying algorithms and techniques to detect and reduce errors.

Certifications & skills

Business Process Modelling

November 2025 · Starweaver via Coursera

Certification focused on modelling and optimising business processes.

Business Analysis Process Improvement BPMN UML Workflow Management Data-flow Diagrams Stakeholder Communications System Design

Neural Networks and Deep Learning

September 2022 · DeepLearning.AI via Coursera

Certification in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Deep Learning Neural Networks Machine Learning AI Supervised Learning Linear Algebra

Technical skills

Process Automation Integrations & APIs Zapier Python JavaScript SQL ERP Systems Accounting Software CRM Cybersecurity AI & Machine Learning Data Analysis

Want to work together?

I like to start with a short intake: a quick look at your current flow and immediately the most logical quick wins.