Arthur Breurkes

Senior Software Engineer

Adyen

Roadblock Title:

Blueprints For Implementing Your First Direct Acquirer Connection

Time:

Tuesday - 2:00 PM (Windows)

Abstract:

So, you’ve outgrown your PSP and decided to go direct. You expected a modern REST API, but you found ISO 8583, persistent TCP/IP sockets, and MTI codes from the 1980s.

This isn’t just an integration, it’s a journey to the bedrock of money movement. This talk is about the technical shocks of going direct: from managing your own Hardware Security Module and Binary Bitmaps to the fun of Network Certification where you have to simulate a “stolen card response” just to get the green light from the network. Did I mention surviving the PCI-DSS audit when you first touch a PAN or disputes when you no longer have a dashboard to save you? I’ll dive into the architecture behind integrating legacy payment protocols in modern, resilient services without losing our minds (or our merchants’ money).

Bio:

Arthur is a software engineer with over six years of experience in the payments industry. After completing a combined year of data-related internships at two major Dutch banks, Arthur honed expertise in building and optimizing payment systems. With a diverse career across various payment domains, Arthur has been involved in payment performance analysis, worked briefly on Adyen’s banking product, and played a key role in building Adyen’s framework for regulatory tax reporting from the ground up. Currently, Arthur leads the debit efforts of the card acquiring team, where he’s on a mission to make payments better across the board.

Outside of work, Arthur has a keen interest in crypto and investments, constantly exploring new opportunities in these fast-moving spaces. Driven by interdisciplinary problems and the fast pace of technology, Arthur thrives in environments that require innovative thinking and adaptability.