I am a programmer with a strong database background. With 18+ years of experience in web development, I've seen technologies come and go - but robust design is always a must. I enjoy the puzzle of a piece of code, and the fact that there's always more solutions to be found for a problem.
I'm also a public speaker at PHP conferences, and co-founder of the SweetlakePHP user group.

I have been with Future500 since the beginning, taking care of everything non-code. I do this part-time, because it would drive me insane to be in the office 5 days a week. Especially since I'm also married to Ramon. I can't escape him at home.
My tasks include the bookkeeping, invoicing, contract management and keeping the developers focussed on coding (by denying their requests for days off).

My journey began with a curiosity for PHP and transitioned into a fulfilling career at Future500. The focus has always been backend development, with a specific interest in crafting robust application architectures. Staying abreast of the latest technologies and frameworks is a constant endeavor, always in pursuit of new knowledge. Specialties extend to working with hexagonal architecture and Domain Driven Design, coupled with a strong adherence to SOLID principles.
During my spare time, I like to play computer/board games and watch movies and series.

I'm the office dog. I bark loudly at the doorbell, then greet whoever actually comes in. Other than that, I mostly sleep and eat tennis balls.

During my study, I have always been programming in php as a hobby. After finishing my master in transport and logistics, I decided to turn this hobby into my job. I started a php traineeship at Leaseweb where I learned a lot!
After working at Leaseweb for almost a year, I decided to start looking for a job closer to my home, which brought me to Future500. I love to do challenging backend application development.
In my free time, I am a gymnastics coach, and do some programming to improve the automation in the world of gymnastics where this is possible.

Developer and musician. I started programming at the age of seven and have been ever since. Somewhere in the 90s of the previous century, the internet came to be and immediately stole my heart. I've run some companies that were active in the internet development sphere but found out that managing and being in charge aren't things I'm really good at, so in 2011 I went back to being a developer. In 2019 I joined Future500 after stumbling upon a vacancy that felt like it was written for me. Besides creating code, I'm also very much into making music. Next to being able to play some instruments like piano, guitar, bass and drums, I also enjoy song writing, arranging and producing.

Much code needs to be written, many tests need to be run, a lot of fun needs to be had.