I'm a WordPress developer based in Heerenveen, passionate about clean code, accessibility, and emerging tech. I specialize in custom theme development, ACF, WooCommerce, and front-end architecture, with a growing interest in Symfony and AI-assisted tooling. I enjoy exploring new tools and building side projects that push my knowledge. I'm always learning, collaborating with teams, and looking for opportunities to apply practical solutions that improve user experience and accessibility.

Joren de Graaf

I'm a WordPress developer based in Heerenveen, passionate about clean code, accessibility, and emerging tech. I specialize in custom theme development, ACF, WooCommerce, and front-end architecture, with a growing interest in Symfony and AI-assisted tooling. I enjoy exploring new tools and building side projects that push my knowledge. I'm always learning, collaborating with teams, and looking for opportunities to apply practical solutions that improve user experience and accessibility.

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I’m a WordPress developer based in Heerenveen, passionate about clean code, accessibility, and emerging tech. I specialize in custom theme development, ACF, WooCommerce, and front-end architecture, with a growing interest in Symfony and AI-assisted tooling. I enjoy exploring new tools and building side projects that push my knowledge.

I’m always learning, collaborating with teams, and looking for opportunities to apply practical solutions that improve user experience and accessibility.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

WordPress developer at Radish Concepts
November 1, 2024 - Present
Stack: ACF, WooCommerce, custom code, ChatGPT/CoPilot, custom themes, NPM
WordPress (Developer/Support) at BuroStaal
October 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Stack: ACF, Elementor, Crocoblocks, WooCommerce, custom code, WordPress updates, Customer contact, ChatGPT/AI
WordPress developer at Blauwe Zone
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Stack: WordPress, ACF, Gulp, Gutenberg, SCSS, Bulma, Bootstrap, JavaScript
Front-end developer at Nordique
July 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Front-end developer; stack includes WordPress, ACF, Timber/Twig, custom themes, SCSS, JavaScript; responsibilities included landing pages and site maintenance; Plesk, Mailchimp
Front-end developer at Advertising agency in Zwolle
July 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Set up the web development department; Stack: WordPress, Elementor, Timber/Twig, SCSS, JavaScript, ACF, custom themes
Front-end developer at Webwijs BV - Heerenveen
June 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Stack: WordPress, custom themes, ACF, SCSS/JavaScript, Timber/Twig
Front-end web developer at Web agency in Groningen
September 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025
Stack: WordPress, custom themes, ACF, SCSS/JavaScript
Graduation internship at Skeps media agency Heerenveen
December 31, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Research on narrowcasting systems and developed a WordPress-based system to enable narrowcasting within an existing site
Internship at TRES Internet Heerenveen
December 31, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Created WordPress websites, landing pages; participated in construction and event guidance during TRENDS events (3D printing, quadcopters, etc.)
Front-end web developer at Groningen area web agency
September 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025
Stack: WordPress, custom themes, ACF, SCSS/JavaScript
WordPress Developer at Radish Concepts
November 1, 2024 - Present
Current role building custom WordPress themes and features using ACF, WooCommerce, and custom code; leveraging AI tooling (ChatGPT/CoPilot) and modern front-end workflows (NPM).
WordPress (Developer/Support) at BuroStaal
October 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Developed and maintained WordPress sites with ACF, Elementor, Crocoblocks, and WooCommerce; performed WordPress updates; facilitated customer communications; explored AI tooling.
WordPress Developer at Blauwe Zone
January 1, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Created WordPress sites with ACF; implemented Gutenberg blocks; built front-end pipelines using SCSS, Bulma, and Bootstrap; managed Gulp-based workflows.
Front-end Developer / Support Employee at Nordique
July 1, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Delivered landing pages and front-end themes using WordPress, Timber/Twig, and ACF; implemented SCSS and JavaScript; supported hosting (Plesk) and Mailchimp.
Front-end Developer at Advertising agency in Zwolle
July 1, 2019 - September 17, 2025
Set up the web development department; led WordPress development with Elementor, Timber/Twig, SCSS, JavaScript, and ACF; built custom themes for clients.
Front-end Developer at Webwijs BV
June 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Built WordPress sites; developed custom themes; utilized ACF, SCSS/JavaScript; used Timber/Twig.
Front-end Web Developer at Web agency in Groningen
September 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025
Created WordPress sites; built custom themes; used ACF, SCSS/JavaScript.
Graduation Internship at Skeps Media Agency
January 1, 2015 - September 17, 2025
Graduation internship researching narrowcasting systems; developed a WordPress-based narrowcasting solution within an existing site.
Internship at TRES Internet Heerenveen
January 1, 2014 - September 17, 2025
Completed WordPress website assignments, landing pages, and Photoshop designs; participated in TRENDS events highlighting new techniques (3D printing, quadcopters).

Education

Bachelor of Communication & Multimedia Design at NHL University of Applied Sciences Leeuwarden
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016
Computer Science at Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
HAVO diploma in Economics & Society at Bornego College Heerenveen
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007
Bachelor of Communication & Multimedia Design / Bachelor of Science at NHL University of Applied Sciences Leeuwarden
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2016
Computer Science (HBO) at Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Economics & Society (HAVO diploma) at Bornego College Heerenveen
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Accessibility (A11Y) - Earned certificate
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Symfony (BEGINNER)
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Accessibility / A11Y Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services