Hi, my name is Brent.
I'm a (front-end) developer

Brent de Kok bmdekok@gmail.com 06 21 48 22 48
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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.