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I’m a determined go-getter who loves building robust, scalable web solutions. I specialize in PHP back-ends with Laravel, WordPress-driven sites, and clean, maintainable code that stands up to traffic and growth.
I combine analytical thinking with practical problem-solving, turning complex challenges into workable, secure solutions. I work well both independently and in teams, and I enjoy staying current with evolving tech to deliver high-quality results.
Skills
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Language
Dutch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
Software Developer Trainee at Hacklab - Leeuwarden
November 1, 2024 - PresentCurrently engaging in refactoring education, online course participation focused on detecting code smells and refactoring, guided by a refactoring guru.
Graphic Designer / PHP Backend Developer at MKB Leeuwarden
January 1, 2023 - PresentDesigned WordPress themes and plugins tailored to business needs; improved site security and performance; integrated Yii2-based backends with front-end interfaces; built dashboards and data flows.
PHP Developer at Every Office - Blankenstein 100, 7943 PE Meppel
June 30, 2022 - September 3, 2025Managed WordPress websites including setup and maintenance, worked with Yii2 framework to update and manage orders, mailing, and data analytics. Integrated various APIs such as Mailchimp, Mandrill, and WeFact. Handled other data processing via PHP.
PHP Developer at MKB Leeuwarden
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023Took planned leave for a major medical procedure and recovery; used downtime to stay current with PHP 8.x features and Laravel ecosystem updates.
PHP Developer at Every Office
June 1, 2022 - September 3, 2025Set up and maintained WordPress websites, handled Yii2 framework orders including modifications, mailing functionality, and data analytics. Connected systems with various APIs including Mailchimp, Mandrill, and WeFact. Managed other data processing tasks via PHP.
PHP Backend Developer at Every Office, Meppel
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022Developed PHP backend features for client projects using Laravel and PHP; implemented API endpoints, database schemas, and data migrations; improved maintainability, performance, and security through code cleanups and modern PHP practices.
Problems Solver / Troubleshooting / Decision Making at De Streekboer - Eiberkamp 2, 9351 VT Leek
May 31, 2021 - September 3, 2025Handled solution-oriented tasks, continuation of assets, creative problem solving, troubleshooting, and education activities.
PHP Developer at De Streekboer
May 1, 2021 - September 3, 2025Responsible for delivering solutions, continuing project development, decision-making, creativity, and troubleshooting. Also involved in education and training on clean PHP code principles, design patterns, testing, debugging, and refactoring.
PHP Developer at Freelance
December 31, 2017 - September 3, 2025Operating as a freelance PHP developer from 2010 to 2017, responsible for migrating to new PHP versions, adding new features for internal SaaS applications, upgrading security packages, and Dockerizing main applications. Worked primarily with Yii2 and Laravel frameworks.
WordPress Developer at De Streekboer, Leek
July 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021Created and maintained WordPress sites with custom themes and plugins; integrated WooCommerce; optimized performance and security; collaborated with designers and front-end developers to deliver polished sites.
Freelance PHP Developer
June 1, 2017 - September 3, 2025Worked freelance from 2010 to 2017 focusing on processing migraines using new PHP versions. Added new features to in-house SaaS applications and performed security package upgrade checks. Dockerized main applications and worked with frameworks Yii2 and Laravel.
PHP/WordPress Developer at Stichting (Leeuwarden)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Early WordPress/PHP development experience; built and maintained WordPress plugins/themes and backend components.
Laravel Developer at THi-LTD, Leeuwarden
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009Early career role focusing on Laravel and high-performance PHP architecture; developed backend systems and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Education
Electrotechniek MAVO at SBO Heerenveen TCO
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 1999Qualifications
Education Electrotechniek MAVO
January 1, 1999 - June 1, 1999Education Electrotechniek MAVO
January 1, 1999 - June 1, 1999Driving License BR
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025Training PHP Clean Code Principles, Design Patterns, Testing, Debugging, Refactoring
November 1, 2024 - September 3, 2025Dive Into Refactoring - Refactoring Guru and online course
June 1, 2025 - September 3, 2025Electrical Engineering
January 1, 1999 - February 3, 2026Dive Into Refactoring
January 1, 2025 - February 3, 2026Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other
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