Profile
I combine more than 25 years in IT with full-stack development and agile leadership. My
focus is TypeScript, PHP, usability, accessibility, search engine optimization, and
software that solves real problems. I work remotely from Medellín, Colombia, where I
develop web applications and guide teams as Scrum Master.
Experience
Senior Developer and Scrum Master, Zig Websoftware
September 2025 - Present
Through Remote.com I work for Zig Websoftware. The
collaboration continues without interruption since 2008. I work on CRM and portal
solutions for the Dutch social-housing domain with TypeScript, Node.js, React, and PHP.
As Scrum Master I focus on flow, predictability, test coverage, performance, and
stakeholder alignment.
Software Engineer and Scrum Master, Zig Websoftware
September 2008 - August 2025
Developed and maintained web applications for housing associations, including customer
tracking systems with React, AngularJS, and LoopBack. Earlier work included web
applications with TYPO3 CMS and Zend Framework, TYPO3 extensions, and migrations to
newer TYPO3 versions. During this period I was involved in more than 50 TYPO3 projects.
Software Engineer and IT Consultant, 12Mix
2013 - Present
Freelance projects around website development, TYPO3 workshops, and internet
consultancy.
Coach, international nonprofit organization
1991 - 2012
Chaired meetings, gave talks, oversaw training, helped with recruitment, construction
projects, and administration in a multicultural community.
Web Developer and System Administrator, Raakwerk
2002 - 2008
Development, maintenance, and promotion of webshops, search engine optimization,
system administration, and assembling computer systems.
Software Tester, MCC
1998 - 2001
Functional testing according to TMap, usability testing, automated test scripts in
Rational Visual Test, and advanced Excel sheets with VBA.
Skills
- PHP
- TYPO3
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- AngularJS
- Node.js
- LoopBack
- Zend Framework
- Git
- Docker
- Jenkins
- CI/CD
System design, project management, quality assurance, API development, usability,
accessibility, search engine optimization, agile development, and Scrum.
More
I was born in 1977 and grew up in Amsterdam. I currently live and work from Medellín.
I speak Dutch, English, Spanish, German, and Papiamento. I am a Certified TYPO3
Integrator and previously published about TYPO3 and usability. Other interests include
architecture, climate change, open society, football, and cycling.