About me
I combine deep technical expertise in React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript with people leadership, architecture, and developer advocacy. As a Senior Front-end Consultant, Developer Advocate, Google Developer Expert for Web, and Engineering Manager, I build sophisticated, user-centered web applications while developing high-performing technical teams.
At iO, I lead a department of 35+ seconded consultants, provide strategic career guidance, and help establish technical standards across teams. I also continue to turn complex technical concepts into accessible knowledge through speaking, writing, mentorship, and AI-powered product work that improves how consultants and managers deliver value.
Fresh off the press
ArticleFebruary 3, 2026
Building a Winter Olympics Slack Bot with AI-Generated Bilingual MessagesA deep dive into building a Slack bot that keeps colleagues informed about Dutch athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring AI-generated bilingual messages, dynamic schedule discovery, and enthusiastic sports commentary.
ArticleAugust 20, 2025
Move from Basic Autocomplete to AI-Powered Development WorkflowsMost developers think AI assistance begins and ends with autocomplete suggestions. But after building everything from complete web applications to voice interfaces using AI tools, I've discovered workflows that transform how we approach development entirely. This isn't about replacing human skills - it's about augmenting them to tackle more ambitious problems, learn faster, and ship better software. Whether you're skeptical about AI or already using basic tools, here's your roadmap from simple suggestions to AI-powered development workflows.
ArticleAugust 11, 2025
From Idea to Intelligent Running Coach: Vibe Coding with n8n and AII set out to make my mornings easier and build something fun: a personal running coach that lands in my inbox at 6am. Using n8n Cloud to orchestrate APIs, Cursor to generate the workflows and code nodes, and Gemini to turn weather data into clear coaching advice, I wired up a simple scoring model, friendly analysis, and a nicely styled email (yes, the AI handled the email CSS). This is a practical walkthrough of the approach—less handwritten code, more connecting services—what worked, what didn’t, and why this pattern feels like where everyday developer automation is headed.
ArticleAugust 1, 2025
Top 10 ways AI can help your dev workflow outside of code generationAI tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot can do way more than just generate code. I've been exploring how to use them for documentation, commit messages, code reviews, and other workflow tasks that often get skipped. Here are some practical ways to expand how you use AI in development beyond the usual code generation.