Skills & Experience
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From the boardroom to the code editor — I operate in both worlds
🎯 Sales & Presales (Core Strengths)#
Customer-Facing Skills#
| Skill | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Technical Presentations | Delivering product demos that tell a story, not a feature list |
| Proof of Concept | Building quick, convincing demos tailored to the customer’s context |
| Proposal & Tender Writing | Translating technical capabilities into business value — RFPs, quotes, bids |
| Solution Mapping | Matching customer pain points to the right technology solution |
| Stakeholder Management | Comfortable with engineers, procurement, and C-level alike |
| Competitive Analysis | Knowing the landscape, our differentiators, and where we win |
| Requirements Gathering | Listening past the stated need to find the real problem |
Sales Tools & Processes#
- CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive)
- Proposal and quote generation
- RFP/tender response management
- Technical sales enablement
- Account-based selling
- Sales cycle management
⚡ Vibe Coding (My Accelerator)#
I use AI-assisted development tools to go from rough idea to working prototype in hours — perfect for PoCs, demos, and getting stakeholder buy-in before committing engineering resources.
- AI-Assisted Development: LLMs, Copilot, Cursor — whatever gets me there fastest
- Rapid Prototyping: Idea → working demo in a single session
- Static Site Generation: Hugo, Markdown-first workflow
- PoC Generation: Customer requirements → clickable prototype for the next meeting
- This Portfolio: Built and deployed entirely through vibe coding with Qwen/Claude
🛠️ Technical Foundation#
I’ve got enough depth to be credible in technical conversations without needing to be a full-time engineer.
Programming Languages#
Python Strong
JavaScript / TypeScript Functional
SQL Solid
Go Exploring
Rust Curious
Tools I Actually Use#
- Git: GitHub, Codeberg, GitLab — version control is non-negotiable
- Docker: Containerizing things so demos work everywhere
- CI/CD: GitHub Actions — automated builds and deploys
- Hugo: Static site generator (this site is proof)
- Linux: Comfortable on the command line when I need to be
- PostgreSQL / SQLite: Data storage for prototypes and PoCs
💼 Work Experience#
Software Developer — Current Role
📅 2024 - Present | 📍 Netherlands
- Building modern web applications with React and Python
- Implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
- Contributing to open-source projects
- Mentoring junior developers
Key Achievements:
- Reduced deployment time by 60% through automation
- Implemented comprehensive test suite (90%+ coverage)
- Led migration to microservices architecture
Backend Developer
📅 2022 - 2024 | 📍 Netherlands
- Developed RESTful APIs with FastAPI and Django
- Designed and optimized PostgreSQL databases
- Implemented authentication and authorization systems
- Collaborated with frontend teams on API design
Key Achievements:
- Improved API response times by 40% through optimization
- Built automated testing framework
- Documented API specifications with OpenAPI/Swagger
Junior Developer
📅 2020 - 2022 | 📍 Netherlands
- Full-stack development with JavaScript and Python
- Bug fixing and feature enhancements
- Code reviews and quality assurance
- Agile development practices
Key Achievements:
- Completed first production deployment independently
- Refactored legacy codebase improving maintainability
- Introduced automated linting and formatting
Education & Self-Learning
📅 2018 - 2020
- Computer Science fundamentals
- Web development bootcamps
- Open source contributions
- Personal projects and experimentation
🎓 Education & Certifications#
Formal Education#
- Computer Science / Related Field — Institution Name
- Graduated: 2020
- Focus: Software Engineering, Data Structures, Algorithms
Certifications#
- AWS Certified Developer (Optional - add if you have it)
- Kubernetes Certification (Optional)
- Other relevant certifications
Online Learning#
- Coursera, edX, Udemy courses
- Official documentation deep-dives
- Conference talks and workshops
- Open source project contributions
🏆 Key Projects#
For detailed project information, check out my Projects page.
Highlights:
- 🚀 Task Management API - Production-ready REST API with FastAPI
- 📊 Dashboard Analytics - React-based data visualization
- ⚙️ CI/CD Pipeline - Automated deployment with GitHub Actions
📈 Continuous Learning#
I’m constantly expanding my skill set:
Currently Learning:
- Rust programming language
- Machine Learning fundamentals
- Advanced Kubernetes patterns
- WebAssembly
Next on the List:
- GraphQL advanced patterns
- Serverless architectures
- Blockchain development basics
- Mobile development (React Native)
🤝 Collaboration Style#
- Communication: Clear, documented, async-first
- Code Reviews: Constructive, educational, thorough
- Problem Solving: Analytical, collaborative, user-focused
- Work Environment: Remote-friendly, flexible, results-oriented
💼 Interested in working together? Let’s connect and discuss opportunities!
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