I write high quality PHP code. I focus on maintainability and testability. I'm knowledgable about best practices like the SOLID principles, Gang of Four design patterns and Domain-Driven Design.
I have a lot of experience planning small and large web applications and their architecture. I can account for scale, but can also be pragmatic. I have the experience to know when to apply both.
I lead a growing team of developers. I coach their personal development and I'm a sparring partner to solve day-to-day technical problems.
As tech lead I'm responsible for setting the course of the company's overall technical output. I ensure the team's technical choices are aligned with that strategy.
I'm a proficient (technical) writer. I'm able to explain complex technical topics in documentation and blog posts. For a sampling, see my writing on the GRRR Tech blog.
I have solid experience with all of the three different front-end technologies; HTML, CSS and JavaScript. I know their distinct domains and the way they interact with one another.
I have a general interest in programming languages, and am able to quickly pick up new ones.
I have a decent understanding of accessibility, and I'm very motivated to put out accessible front-end code. I consider inclusivity to be an important value.
I have a solid understanding of Git. On numerous occasions, I have helped teammates who ran into trouble. I've formulated our general Git workflow, given multiple internal presentations and have written multiple articles on the subject.
I have successfully divided applications into microservice-based architectures. This has given me a good understanding of the AWS landscape and I'm experienced in various AWS services, such as Lambda, APIGateway, DynamoDb and others.
I've completely refactored a large legacy codebase into a modern Laravel application.
Personal interests
I'm the father of a pretty cool boy and girl.
I'm an experienced amateur cook. I take cooking very seriously and strive to really understand the techniques. When I'm totally exhausted or stressed, cooking lifts me up.
I love doing sports. I'm into weight training, kickboxing, and running. If I wasn't suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, I would probably be playing basketball a lot.
I read quite a lot of books.
I like bird watching. Being out in nature and searching for birds calms me down. 🪶
