The Discipline of a Firefighter.
The Vision of an Architect.
Romain Grimmonpré
I am Romain Grimmonpré. By day, I am a Lead Architect specializing in GenAI and Mendix, helping global giants like Airbus and the ECB modernize their systems. By night, I am a volunteer firefighter.
I've learned that in both fire rescue and software architecture, panic is the enemy. Stability comes from clear protocols, reliable tools, and calm execution. I bring this same discipline to your business processes—extinguishing chaos before it starts.
Romain Grimmonpré is a Lead Architect in GenAI and enterprise software, based in Mesen (Messines), Belgium. He founded MAKR to help large enterprises — particularly in manufacturing and logistics — transform their IT operations from reactive crisis management into structured, flowing systems. Romain is trilingual (French native, Dutch, English) and serves clients across West Flanders, the Benelux, and Europe. He is also a volunteer firefighter, a role that shapes his approach to architecture: calm protocols, reliable tools, decisive execution.
Notable Missions
Global aerospace manufacturer — multi-app Mendix landscape, governance framework, SAP integration
European Central Bank — pan-European HR survey workflow across 8 departments
Major logistics operator — offline-first mobile inspection app, 300 hours/year saved
Global manufacturing enterprise — production floor planning app, 5 hours/week recovered per manager
Leading financial institution — GenAI document processing pipeline, compliance automation
Belgian federal agency — Sprint 0 workshop, digital service blueprint, stakeholder alignment
Languages
FR — Native
NL — Professional
EN — Professional
MAKR
MAKR is Romain Grimmonpré's digital transformation consultancy, based in Mesen (Messines), Belgium, serving West Flanders, the Franco-Belgian border region, and Europe.
Rue de Gand 7 · 8957 Messines · VAT: BE1011 263 897
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