Wietse de Vries.
Front-end consultant for hire.
I build things for the web, with a focus on performance, scalability and user experience. In my spare time I skate, windsurf and collect unfinished side projects.
01. About Me
After I stumbled into programming about 11 years ago, I quit business school to pursue my dream job as a developer. I earned a bachelors degree, while working as a freelance developer, and spent the first few professional years working at innovative start-ups.
I ended up at an e-commerce scale-up, where I had the opportunity to build a large scale application, while developing my own skills and grow into the developer I am today.
As a Front-end developer, I focus on creating scalable solutions through modular architecture, efficient state management, performance optimization, and high-quality code. Additionally, I work hard to provide the best possible user experience and transform any design into a pixel-perfect interface.
For me, the most important part of any job is a great team. Add a lot of ambition and strong leadership and I’ll thrive!
I’m fluent in both Dutch and English, with excellent communication skills. I’m always eager to learn and enjoy sharing knowledge with others. Here are some of the key developer skills I bring to the table:
02. Experience
Frontend Consultant • Kayena
I currently run my own IT services company, where I work with all kinds of businesses to make their processes and products better. Sometimes that means jumping in with a team to help deliver a specific feature or to perform a codebase audit.
I also create custom software and high performance websites. I do SEO optimization, website audits (security, performance, SEO, etc.). and I give agile project management training to teams who want to improve their way of working together.
Senior Front-end Developer • Audax
I led a team of developers at the Netherlands’ largest literature retailer. During my time there, I was responsible for converting a heavily branded website into a versatile white-label platform. This platform was successfully implemented for Bruna.nl, BookSpot.nl, ReadShop.nl, and a B2B system for internal retailers and franchisees.
As the lead Front-end developer, I acted as the codebase gatekeeper across multiple projects. I monitored code quality, coordinated releases, and designed new features. I regularly collaborated with stakeholders from all departments and provided support to fellow developers when needed.
Senior Front-end Developer • Videoland (RTL)
During my brief time at Videoland, we developed a feature that enabled live streaming of all RTL television channels on the platform. My primary focus was on the web client, ensuring a seamless user experience.
03. Work
Most of my work ends up being part of bigger applications, but I also build websites on the side. Here are a couple of projects I’ve worked on recently:
Bruna.nl
I transitioned a monolithic app into a white-label Single Page Application for both B2B and B2C webshops. This involved setting up the front-end architecture, developing the design system, implementing and optimizing builds and performance, and creating an efficient state management system.
Packraft Trip
A performant and SEO-friendly booking site for a client who offers packrafting trips in Europe. The site integrates with the Bókun booking engine and shows dynamic data based on upcoming trips.
Personal Training Bonaire
A clean, call-to-action focused website with great performance and strong conversion rates. This SEO friendly website now ranks as the first search result for most relevant search terms.
04. Contact Me
If you’re interested in hiring me or have any questions, ideas, or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I’m always open to discussing new opportunities and would love to hear from you. I’ll make sure to get back to you as soon as I can. I’m excited to hear from you and see how I can help out with your team or project.
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