20+ years in tech, since a help desk in the Netherlands in 2003.
Software. I build responsive web applications with React, TypeScript, Angular, Tailwind and WordPress. Front-End Developer at Devlift Media (2016–2023) and a contract Front-End Developer at Dentsu Creative (2023–2024), shipping sites for law firms, medical clinics, wealth managers, home builders and GM Energy.
IT and infrastructure. I started in IT in 2003 as a help desk and computer technician in the Netherlands. I work with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Windows Server, Active Directory, Linux, Hyper-V and VMware.
Graduate of the Information Technology Professional program at triOS College (Infrastructure, Cloud & Cybersecurity).
Experience
- 2003 – 2010 · Groningen, Netherlands
Starting in IT
Groningen, NetherlandsI started in IT in 2003 as a help desk and computer technician in the Netherlands.
- Help Desk Service Technician · Floreshuis, Groningen2003 – 2004
- Computer Technician & Web Designer · IT-Unit, Groningen2004 – 2006
- Computer Technician · AMA Center, Groningen, Netherlands2006 – 2010
- 2011 · London, Ontario
Volunteer Computer Coach
London Central Public Library - 2016 – 2023 · London, Ontario
Front-End Developer
Devlift Media, London, OntarioReact, TypeScript and Tailwind web apps; 30% faster load times from code and asset optimisation; custom WordPress themes and API integrations.
- Apr 2023 – Feb 2024 · Remote
Front-End Developer (Contract)
Dentsu Creative Inc., RemoteMaterial UI web components, Agile sprints, code reviews; performance, accessibility and cross-browser work on corporate client projects.
- From Jan 2025 · Graduated · triOS College
Information Technology Professional
triOS College · Infrastructure, Cloud & CybersecurityGraduated, with all eleven program courses completed.
Education & training
Information Technology Professional
triOS College · Infrastructure, Cloud & CybersecurityWeb Technology Specialist Diploma
- PC SupportCompleted
- Windows Client AdministrationCompleted
- Windows Server and Active DirectoryCompleted
- IT ServicesCompleted
- Network AdministrationCompleted
- Linux AdministrationCompleted
- Security FundamentalsCompleted
- Managing InfrastructureCompleted
- Server and Cloud AutomationCompleted
- Advanced Network Tech – CiscoCompleted
- CybersecurityCompleted
Toolkit
- React
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Angular
- Tailwind
- HTML
- CSS
- WordPress
- React Native
- Ionic
- Node.js
- Express
- Firebase
- Supabase
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Microsoft Azure
- Microsoft 365
- Exchange Online
- Entra ID
- Intune
- Windows Server 2019/2025
- Active Directory
- Group Policy
- DNS/DHCP
- Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora)
- Hyper-V
- VMware
- TCP/IP
- LAN/WAN
- VPN
- Figma
- Storybook
