AboutUs01 - Cactus

Q: Bram Van Nieuwerburgh

CEO - Chief Accelerator Brings a wealth of experience to the aviation, tourism, hospitality, and banking sectors. With a background spanning financial management, strategic advisory roles, and entrepreneurial ventures, Bram’s expertise encompasses corporate development, finance, and sales/marketing. Holding an MBA from Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, a Master’s in Corporate Finance from Vlerick Business School and a Masters in Telecommunication Engineering from Ghent University, he combines analytical prowess with agile organizational restructuring skills. Beyond his professional commitments, Bram is a sports enthusiast and avid traveler. Business Growth | Digital Transformation | New Ventures Contact Bram

Q: Diana Schweiger

COO - Chief Integrator Carries a rich background in consultancy, tourism, and the public sector to her role as Managing Partner at Cactussoft. With extensive experience in project management, strategic advisory, and operational leadership, Diana’s expertise lies in driving digital transformation and fostering customer success. Holding a Master’s in International Business Economics from the University of Leuven and a Master’s in Applied Economics from the University of Antwerp, Diana combines academic rigor with practical certifications from MIT and in project/process management. Her commitment to innovation and results-driven approaches underscores her value in dynamic environments. Beyond her professional pursuits, Diana enjoys social interactions, traveling, sports, and exploring cultural nuances through music. People | Planning | Customer Success | Managing Partner Contact Bram

Q: Jose Laffitte

CTO - Chief Innovator Combines innovation and technical excellence in his work. With a distinguished career spanning European Innovation Council consultancy and leadership roles in engineering teams, Jose specializes in software, AI, telecommunications, and space technology. Holding a Master’s in Telecommunication Engineering from Universidad de Sevilla and another in Aerospace and Telecommunication Engineering from ISAE Toulouse, Jose’s expertise is further enhanced by certifications from MIT and the University of Oxford. Passionate about problem-solving and customer satisfaction, Jose fosters a culture of continuous improvement and learning, empowering teams to deliver impactful solutions while balancing technical perfection with practical effectiveness. Outside work, Jose enjoys long-distance running, football, and exploring new destinations. Software Engineering | New technologies | Innovative culture | Managing Partner Contact Bram

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Innovative. International. Independent.

Cactus is a AI-first leading software engineering company, employing top talent in Eastern and Southern Europe, serving top-tier companies in Belgium and Spain.

Facts & Figures

Driven by People, Defined by Impact

We’re a multidisciplinary team united by curiosity, creativity, and a shared commitment to solving real-world
challenges. With a global footprint and a culture that celebrates diversity, we collaborate across borders to deliver
meaningful results for clients who value innovation and trust.

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A trusted partner to organizations that value long‑term collaboration and meaningful results.

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A DNA shaped by continuous learning, adaptation, and a commitment to excellence.

innovators

A multidisciplinary team united by curiosity, craft, and a drive to build what matters.

nationalities

A diverse community where different backgrounds fuel richer ideas and stronger solutions.

hubs

Belgium, Spain & Georgia. A connected presence that blends global perspective with local insight.

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savings on personnel costs

Working with Cactus compared to internal employees represents on average a saving of 20%.

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year ROI

Our AI-based solutions have a return on investment (ROI) of less than 1 year. We remain at all times focused on ROI.

For over 20 years, Cactus has partnered with companies to provide top-tier software talent and tackle complex digital challenges. Our core focus has always been collaboration - supporting organizations in creating, enhancing, and improving their digital assets.

We exist to accelerate innovation through talent in software and AI, making sure every solution we build is meaningful and long-lasting. Our vision is simple: to make software that matters, delivering impact that goes beyond short-term results.

By combining experience, skilled teams, and a deep understanding of each client’s goals, we take ownership of complexity so that businesses can focus on what truly matters: growth, innovation, and moving forward with confidence.

Built on Proximity

Close to our customers

We work side by side with your team, aligning technology with your business goals. By staying involved at every
step, we anticipate challenges, adapt quickly, and build solutions that truly accelerate your growth.

Business Values

Our team of experts has deep experience in a wide range of industries and technologies. We collaborate with clients, identifying and prioritizing their innovation needs, developing and implementing innovative solutions together.

We leverage software and AI to help businesses innovate faster and more efficiently than ever before.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Driven by Tech & Process Optimization
Experts

Blending technological excellence with process intelligence, our management team drives structured innovation
that accelerates performance and long-term growth.

Bram Van Nieuwerburgh

CEO - Chief Accelerator

Brings a wealth of experience to the aviation, tourism, hospitality, and banking sectors. With a background spanning financial management, strategic advisory roles, and entrepreneurial ventures, Bram’s expertise encompasses corporate development, finance, and sales/marketing.

Holding an MBA from Universidad Carlos III, Madrid, a Master’s in Corporate Finance from Vlerick Business School and a Masters in Telecommunication Engineering from Ghent University, he combines analytical prowess with agile organizational restructuring skills.

Beyond his professional commitments, Bram is a sports enthusiast and avid traveler.

Business Growth | Digital Transformation | New Ventures

Diana Schweiger

COO - Chief Integrator

Carries a rich background in consultancy, tourism, and the public sector to her role as Managing Partner at Cactussoft. With extensive experience in project management, strategic advisory, and operational leadership, Diana’s expertise lies in driving digital transformation and fostering customer success.

Holding a Master’s in International Business Economics from the University of Leuven and a Master’s in Applied Economics from the University of Antwerp, Diana combines academic rigor with practical certifications from MIT and in project/process management. Her commitment to innovation and results-driven approaches underscores her value in dynamic environments.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Diana enjoys social interactions, traveling, sports, and exploring cultural nuances through music.

People | Planning | Customer Success | Managing Partner

Jose Laffitte

CTO - Chief Innovator

Combines innovation and technical excellence in his work. With a distinguished career spanning European Innovation Council consultancy and leadership roles in engineering teams, Jose specializes in software, AI, telecommunications, and space technology.

Holding a Master’s in Telecommunication Engineering from Universidad de Sevilla and another in Aerospace and Telecommunication Engineering from ISAE Toulouse, Jose’s expertise is further enhanced by certifications from MIT and the University of Oxford. Passionate about problem-solving and customer satisfaction, Jose fosters a culture of continuous improvement and learning, empowering teams to deliver impactful solutions while balancing technical perfection with practical effectiveness.

Outside work, Jose enjoys long-distance running, football, and exploring new destinations.

Software Engineering | New technologies | Innovative culture | Managing Partner

Tech Stack

We are Experts

Our engineers work across modern programming languages, frameworks, and cloud platforms to deliver scalable
solutions. With a tech stack designed for flexibility and performance, we adapt to each client’s needs while staying
ahead of industry trends.

DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Docker Compose

Helm

Serverless

Vault

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

ETCD

Database

MySQL

Microsoft SQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

TSBD

InfluxDB

Redis

Cloud

Azure Cloud

Amazon Web Services

Google Cloud Platform

Back-End

.NET / ASP.NET

Java

Python

PHP

Node.js

Front-End

Angular

React

TypeScript

Vue.js

Embedded Software

C++

Rust

VHDL

Verilog

Mobile Apps

iOS - Swift

Android - Kotlin

Flutter

React Native

Messaging

RabbitMQ

Azure Service Bus

MQTT

Search

Elasticsearch

Testing

SonarQube

Selenium

Robot Framework

Artificial Intelligence

Keras

TensorFlow

JAX

Mojo

Cloud (Google Cloud, Azure, AWS…)

Edge deployments (Jetson Nano, edge TPU, Nvidia, GPU…)

Large Language Models Applications

OpenAI API

Mistral

Llama2

Gemini

Langchain

Claude

Google AI Studio

Lovable

Cursor

Computer Vision

OpenCV

Yolo

AI Applied in Telecom/Space

Convolutional Networks

Reinforcement Learning

TALENT MARKETS

3 hubs in Belgium, Spain & Georgia

A connected presence that blends global perspective with local insight.

Western Europe - Belgium office

Southern Europe - Spain office

Eastern Europe - Georgian office

Our Motto

Let´s accelerate!

Recognizing the urgency for businesses to innovate at an unprecedented speed, we harness the power of software and AI to help them achieve breakthrough innovations faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Our Accelerative Innovation approach seamlessly integrates human expertise with AI-powered software solutions, unlocking the new opportunities for innovation.

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Tell us what's slowing your team down. We can help you assess whether it is a people problem,
a process problem — or both.

No commitment. No sales pitch. Just an honest conversation about what's blocking you.

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