I have a passion for building scalable, user-friendly applications with a focus on frontend architecture and component-based development. I specialize in React, Vue.js, Next.js and responsive design, with attention to performance and maintainability. I lead frontend teams, coach junior and medior developers, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solid UI/UX solutions. I design with accessibility and a consistent user experience in mind.

Guus van de Wal

I have a passion for building scalable, user-friendly applications with a focus on frontend architecture and component-based development. I specialize in React, Vue.js, Next.js and responsive design, with attention to performance and maintainability. I lead frontend teams, coach junior and medior developers, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solid UI/UX solutions. I design with accessibility and a consistent user experience in mind.

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I have a passion for building scalable, user-friendly applications with a focus on frontend architecture and component-based development. I specialize in React, Vue.js, Next.js and responsive design, with attention to performance and maintainability.

I lead frontend teams, coach junior and medior developers, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into solid UI/UX solutions. I design with accessibility and a consistent user experience in mind.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Owner and Founder + Senior FULL-STACK Developer & UI/UX Designer at Vandewal Technologies
January 1, 2011 - November 18, 2025
Developing scalable applications with React, Vue.js and Next.js, focusing on usability, dashboards and data visualisation. Implemented headless CMS integrations (Drupal, Strapi, Supabase) to streamline content management. Built component-based architecture with GraphQL APIs, offline caching and kiosk mode on Raspberry Pi. Led frontend teams, mentored junior/medior developers, and advised stakeholders on technical and design strategies.
Freelance Drupal, React & UI/UX Specialist at Sdu
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Developed websites using Drupal as backend, paired with React and TypeScript for interactive functionality. Rolled out a design system using Storybook and translated designs from Sketch into fully functional web apps.
Senior Front-end Drupal Developer / Art Director / Team Leader at VDMi
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Led frontend development projects with a strong focus on React and Drupal. Designed and implemented intuitive interfaces, mentored junior/medior team members, and collaborated with clients such as De Tweede Kamer, KNVB, ACM and Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.
Freelance Full-Stack Developer & Designer at Scapino Ballet Rotterdam
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Developed and launched a new corporate website with Drupal CMS; integrated Mollie payments and ActiveCampaign for marketing automation. Created wireframes and UI designs in Figma/Sketch and established a scalable codebase.
Freelance Senior Front-end Developer & UI Designer at IND
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Developed applications and MVPs in Vue.js 3 and TypeScript. Served as mentor and consultant for team members, collaborating with analysts and stakeholders to realize functional requirements.
Team Lead / Freelance Senior Front-end Developer & UI Designer at Trust International B.V.
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Redesigned the website in line with a new brand, delivering a ROI increase of 30%. Integrated designs via Figma and created a design system using Storybook.

Education

Bachelor at Codarts Rotterdam University of the Arts
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2000
VWO / Atheneum at Thomas More College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

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