Hi, my name is Brent.
I'm a (front-end) developer
Over the past decade, I've collaborated on various large-scale projects. Teammates describe me as passionate, user-centric, knowledgeable, and someone with diverse interests and a positive mindset.
I have a passion for building good products that serve the end-user. Moreover, I believe product development is a team sport that benefits from different disciplines working closely together.
Experience
Coolblue
- Role:
- Sr. Front-end Developer
- Date:
- December 2021 - Present
- Technologies:
- Typescript, NextJS, React, Redux, Jest, Cypress, Python and FastApi
- Developed an internal marketing tool for product managers, which helped refine their marketing strategy.
- Defined the front-end architecture of the project, helped back-end colleagues and closely collaborated with our designer.
- Implemented authentication for front- and back-end to the Coolblue OpenID Connect auth provider.
- Conducted training sessions on JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
- Involved in a React standards task force which has as goal to remove common challenges.
Worth Internet Systems
- Role:
- Sr. Front-end Developer, Tech Lead
- Date:
- March 2012 - 30 November 2021
- Technologies:
- Typescript, JavaScript, C#, PHP, Angular, React, Vue, .Net Core, CodeceptJS, Jest, NextJS, NuxtJS, SCSS, and more.
- Setup large projects like Staatsloterij Groepsspelen, Eurojackpot, the United Kingdoms Innovation Funding Service and a visa application tool for the dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Contributed to the architecture of various projects, defined API's and served as a tech lead.
- Developed front-end and back-end code, conducted unit tests, and maintained infrastructure in code.
- Gave accessibility training to colleagues, which covered various areas of WCAG.
Babana Media
- Role:
- Owner
- Date:
- 2009 - 2015
- Technologies:
- JavaScript, PHP, JQuery, SCSS, Wordpress, Magento, Flash, Photoshop.
- Co-founded a small media company with my brother.
- Supplied hosting on a VPS for our customers.
- Helped with creating animations, illustrations and brochures which were published by regional and national media.
Education
Communication & Multimedia Design
- Date:
- 2006 - 2011
Bachelor of Science at the University of Applied Science, De Haagse Hogeschool
Languages
- Dutch (native)
- English (fluent)
Personal interests
First and foremost, I am grateful to have a wonderful family. Most of my private time I spend with my beautiful daughter and wife. When I'm not spending time with them, I indulge in activities that combine my love for technology and design. Here are a few examples:
- Programming: Developed a web app for flying a Bluetooth Drone with a PlayStation controller using React, Web Bluetooth API, and the Gamepad API.
- 3D Design: Currently drawing and rendering my new house and furniture in Blender.
- Photography: Passionate about capturing moments and exploring creativity with a DSLR camera.
- Amusement Parks: Love the combination of technological innovation and design storytelling.
- Gaming: Enjoying interactive narratives and well-crafted gameplay experiences.