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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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German
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Work Experience
Owner and Founder + Senior FULL-STACK Developer & UI/UX Designer at Vandewal Technologies
January 1, 2011 - November 18, 2025Developing 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, 2019Developed 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, 2018Led 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, 2021Developed 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, 2023Developed 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, 2022Redesigned 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, 2000VWO / Atheneum at Thomas More College
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995Qualifications
Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Other
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