I'm a senior full-stack developer and AI automation architect with 12+ years of experience building enterprise-scale web platforms, mobile apps, and intelligent automation solutions. I specialize in the modern JavaScript ecosystem (React, Next.js, TypeScript), AI integrations (OpenAI, LangChain), microservices, and headless commerce, and I relentlessly pursue accessible, high-performance user experiences while mentoring teams and driving technical innovation.

Leroy Steding

I'm a senior full-stack developer and AI automation architect with 12+ years of experience building enterprise-scale web platforms, mobile apps, and intelligent automation solutions. I specialize in the modern JavaScript ecosystem (React, Next.js, TypeScript), AI integrations (OpenAI, LangChain), microservices, and headless commerce, and I relentlessly pursue accessible, high-performance user experiences while mentoring teams and driving technical innovation.

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I’m a senior full-stack developer and AI automation architect with 12+ years of experience building enterprise-scale web platforms, mobile apps, and intelligent automation solutions.

I specialize in the modern JavaScript ecosystem (React, Next.js, TypeScript), AI integrations (OpenAI, LangChain), microservices, and headless commerce, and I relentlessly pursue accessible, high-performance user experiences while mentoring teams and driving technical innovation.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Front-end Developer at SURF (via Rebels)
March 1, 2025 - Present
Leading frontend development for an enterprise-grade whitelabel platform architecture supporting multiple Next.js 14 applications within a Turborepo monorepo. Architected a shared UI component library with Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, and Storybook for Edusources and MBOdata, powering 50,000+ educational resources.
Founder & Lead Developer at Hifive
July 1, 2013 - Present
Founded and lead a digital innovation agency delivering enterprise-scale custom e-commerce platforms, cross-platform mobile apps, AI-powered automation solutions, and headless CMS implementations. 100+ projects, 50+ clients, 95% retention, pioneering AI integration in Dutch SMB market.
Senior Frontend Developer at VodafoneZiggo (via Rebels)
November 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Developed an enterprise-scale cross-platform mobile application using React Native, Expo SDK, and TypeScript. Built a comprehensive design system with 100+ components in Storybook, implemented Redux Toolkit, and achieved high test coverage.
Full-Stack Engineer at BraveLink (via BraveOrange)
April 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Data-driven talent matchmaker platform; built AI-powered matching algorithms, resume parsing, semantic job matching, and automated screening workflows.
Senior Frontend Developer at BraveOrange
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Full-stack web applications using React, Next.js 14, TypeScript, Java 17, and Spring Boot 3; built a comprehensive microservices architecture, modern CI/CD pipelines, and mentored junior developers.
Front-end Developer at Robidus (via Rebels)
March 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Developed an advanced application platform integrating diverse data streams for WGA and Ziektewet guidance; platform processes 10,000+ cases annually and improved processing time.
Frontend Developer at Software Bastards
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Frontend development delivering innovative web applications; built reusable component libraries and maintained high test coverage; supported React Native work via Tibbaa.
React Native Developer at Tibbaa (via Software Bastards)
September 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Mobile application development for iOS and Android using React Native and Expo; implemented complex navigation and native module integrations with strong performance focus.
Frontend Developer at Rampage (via Rebels)
January 1, 2021 - July 1, 2022
Frontend development for modern web applications with React and TypeScript; delivered multiple feature releases and improved performance and code quality.
Full-stack Developer at Rebels
February 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022
Full-stack development across diverse client assignments including VodafoneZiggo, SURF, Rampage, Robidus, and Lost Lemon; deep experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and Java ecosystems.
Frontend Developer at Lost Lemon (via Rebels)
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Frontend development for MensCentraal application; redesigned dashboard and improved visual consistency and user experience.
Hybris E-Commerce Developer at Timber and Building Supplies Holland N.V
March 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020
Frontend development for SAP Hybris e-commerce; managed 50,000+ SKUs and supported €5M+ annual online sales and 1,000+ B2B customers.
Frontend Developer at Improvers
October 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Frontend development with modern JavaScript frameworks; delivered multiple client projects and improved website performance.
Junior Software Engineer at WoodWing
February 1, 2016 - September 1, 2016
Software development internship and junior engineer contributing to enterprise platform features; learned professional software practices.
Junior Software Engineer at Objeqts BV
May 1, 2015 - September 1, 2015
Junior software development role focusing on web applications and solutions; contributed to multiple projects.
Web Developer Intern at Jaspers Media
January 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Web development internship focusing on PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript; built Google Maps application for Biernet.nl.
Application Developer Intern at DJW Media
January 1, 2013 - June 1, 2013
CMS-focused internship developing web applications and CMS features.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering at Hogeschool van Amsterdam (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
Application Developer (MBO Level 4) at Regio College
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

Next.js & React - The Complete Guide
January 1, 2022 - March 10, 2026
TypeScript: The Complete Developer's Guide
January 1, 2021 - March 10, 2026
Docker & Kubernetes: The Practical Guide
January 1, 2021 - March 10, 2026
Microservices with Node.js and React
January 1, 2020 - March 10, 2026
Complete Web Accessibility (WCAG) Training
January 1, 2020 - March 10, 2026
GraphQL with React: The Complete Developers Guide
January 1, 2019 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education