Hi, I'm Robin.
Most days that's software.
Sometimes it's designers, developers and clients.
And in my free time it's fabrics and thread.
Hey, welcome! I am Robin, a 27-year-old developer from the Netherlands. This website is a little introduction of me beyond my CV. I tell the story of how I work, what motivates me, and what kind of colleague I try to be. Have a look around and I hope you enjoy it!
I've always been fascinated by both technology and people. I wanted to understand the engineering behind software, but even more, how software impacts all our lives, and how human behaviour should shape the development of software and technology. That's why I chose to study Psychology & Technology at Eindhoven University of Technology, where these interests were brought together.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, my grandmother started suffering from dementia. She was forgetting what appointments she had. I decided to create a web app that showed her her calendar in very simplified terms. The calendar could be updated remotely by family members. Seeing something I built genuinely improve her daily life made me realize that this was the work I wanted to do.
After that project, I started my career building products for a wide range of clients. Early on React Native was my main focus, later I settled into React and Next.js written in TypeScript. Over time I stretched into TypeScript on the back-end too, working with APIs, data, and cloud, until I felt responsible for whole systems.
In 2024, I co-founded a startup called BrandBlocks. It was a chance to grow as an engineer and as a teammate. My days consisted of considering and implementing architecture, deployment, product strategy, talking to customers, and still writing most of the code myself.
I'm looking for a large, consumer-facing organisation where I can keep building software that people actually use. In such an environment, I'd like to practice my craft alongside colleagues from many disciplines to learn from: not only developers, but designers, product people, and everyone in between.
At work specifically
When I look at a new feature or piece of software, I don't stop at the code. I think about the product, the people who use it, the trade-offs, and how it fits the bigger picture.
I like owning a problem end to end. Give me context and a clear goal, and I'll figure out the path. I'm not afraid to ask for help when I need it, but I do not have to be guided at every step.
I'd rather do something well than rush it out the door. Testing and documentation are part of the process, not an afterthought.
One of my strengths is translating between different types of people. I enjoy working with developers, designers, product managers and clients, helping everyone understand each other's goals, needs and constraints.
As a person in general
If I had to describe myself in one word, it would be curious. I am always asking 'why' and 'tell me more' to understand the world around me.
Many of the skills I use every day, I taught myself. When I get stuck, I look for the right book, course, or person and then dig in until it clicks.
I love making things with code, but also with fabrics and thread. Surrounding myself with other creative people energises me.
My Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality type.
AI is changing the landscape of software development, that is something developers cannot ignore. Instead of running away from it, I believe it should be embraced and used properly as a tool that can help us work smarter and more efficiently. However, the risk exists that a true grasp of the codebase is lost over time by letting AI do the work. What I find important is to be truly knowledgeable about what the AI writes. So I ensure that every line that is generated, I truly understand. And that I can explain why it was written and how it fits into the bigger picture to others. Instead of blindly relying on AI, I believe that a good developer still has a solid grasp of the systems they build, the decisions behind them and the impact of the changes they make. I use AI while keeping ownership, understanding, and craftsmanship.
Curious how that shows up in my work?
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