As a freelance front-end developer, I help business owners build their websites or web applications. I enjoy collaborating with my clients to bring their ideas to life. I strive to help businesses establish a solid online presence through my work.
Work experience
dec. 2022 — current
Freelance front-end developer / self employed
feb. 2019 — sept. 2023
Front-end developer / Frontis
My role as a front-end developer involved building web applications and websites that are user-friendly, responsive, and accessible. I worked collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to ensure that our products meet high standards of usability and functionality.
Creating pixel-perfect user interfaces based on the designs provided by our UX team
Developing design systems for our clients using Storybook and Vue.js, ensuring consistency and efficiency in their web development projects
Creating responsive and performing websites that meet industry standards
Building interfaces that seamlessly communicate with both internal and external APIs, allowing for efficient and reliable data exchange between systems
I helped to enhance our development experience by introducing new tooling and technologies, taking our workflow to the next level
web apps
websites
vue.js
bem
javascript (ES6)
scss
restful api
nov. 2020 — jun. 2021
Front-end developer / Nerds & Company
As the front-end developer, my focus was building visually stunning and engaging user experiences in collaboration with our UX team. I thrived on tackling challenging projects, such as integrating headless CMS- and headless e-commerce solutions, to deliver top-quality results for a major e-commerce brand.
headless solutions
lead role
vue.js
nuxt.js
jul. 2015 — sep. 2019
Digital marketer / Frontis
In my role as a digital marketer, I specialized in the technical integration of digital marketing tools, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager. I was responsible for developing and executing digital marketing strategies for my clients, ensuring successful outcomes.
google analytics
google tag manager
google data studio
advertising
seo
ux research
sept. 2014 — jun. 2015
Digital marketer / Dorema Rekreatie
As the only digital marketer in the company, I had a variety of responsibilities. My main focus was on developing the company's website and promoting its products or services through different marketing channels. Additionally, I provided support to the sales team and assisted with customer support. I enjoyed the challenge of balancing these different tasks and found it rewarding to contribute to the success of the company in multiple ways.
marketing
google analytics
ux research
internal sales
customer support
Skillset
Core skills
- HTML
- CSS/SCSS
- Javascript (ES6)
- UI/UX design
Frameworks
- Vue.js (4+ years experience)
- Nuxt.js
- Intertia.js
- Tailwind
Technologies
- Storybook.js
- Vite/Webpack
- Package managers (NPM)
- Git
Back-end
- Node.js
- PHP/Laravel
- Mysql
Topics
- Component Driven Development
- Responsiveness
- Accessibility
- Agile / scrum methodology
About me
Let me introduce myself. My name is Sjoerd Stottelaar. I'm 34 years old and living in Lichtenvoorde. With my fiancé Katinka and daughter Rozemijn we live a happy and cozy life.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family. Go to the woods, enjoy nature, and mostly enjoy the quiet life. I enjoy playing video games and listening to (a lot of) music. From electronic music to metal, my taste in music can be confusing for some.
I am passionate about helping others, whether through lending an ear, brainstorming together, or just being there for someone who needs it. Making a positive impact on lives is what satisfies me.
Background
Technology has been a big part of my life since I was a little kid. I still remember when my parents got our first PC when I was only 4 years old. From that moment on, I was absolutely hooked!
I spent hours tinkering around with MS-DOS, and before long, I was playing video games and creating doodles with PC Paint. Little did I know that this early love for technology would shape my entire career.
I've always been curious and have a thirst for knowledge, and that hasn't changed one bit. When I was in high school, my parents bought a 56K modem - and let me tell you, that was a game-changer! My brother and I started surfing the web, and it felt like a whole new world had opened up for us.
But I didn't just want to use the internet - I wanted to understand how it worked. I wanted to know how to build my own website, and that's when my journey as a front-end developer truly began.
Fast forward a few years, and I found myself building websites for small companies. Friends and family started to see me as the go-to person for website help, and I became known as the "nephew who knows about computers".
As I dived deeper into web design and development, I realized that problem-solving was one of the most important skills I could have. Whether it was a bug in the code or a design challenge, I loved the feeling of figuring out a solution and making everything work seamlessly together.
After working professionally as a front-end developer for over 4 years now, I've built up a pretty diverse set of skills. But it's not just about knowing the latest technology - for me, it's all about the intersection between design and technology.
I love nothing more than creating user experiences that are not only functional but truly help others accomplish something. Whether it's working with a team to develop a strong vision or getting down to the nitty-gritty details of coding, I thrive on the challenge of bringing great design to life through technology.
Side projects
sept. 2023 — current
Founder / Roast mijn Website
I offer a service aimed at helping entrepreneurs optimize their websites to become more effective marketing tools. The service focuses on providing practical tips that can be immediately implemented, without the need for expensive campaigns or a new website. The service emphasizes improving the following five pillars of a website: content, user-friendliness, findability, design, and technology.
The service aims to assist businesses in growing online by enhancing their reach, generating more leads, and acquiring more customers. It involves a critical examination of the website to ensure it effectively supports the business's online growth objectives.
marketing
development
ux
nov. 2022 — current
Co-founder / Trackbird
My friend and I have developed a side project called Trackbird, which is a tool designed to help Moneybird users manage their time registration with ease. We are currently testing it with our beta users, and we plan to release it in Q2 of this year. Our goal is to provide Moneybird users with a simple yet effective way to track their time.
vue.js
vite
tauri
march 2023 — current
Founder / SEO/GPT
I developed a Chrome extension, SEO/GPT, designed to automate the generation of SEO tags, eliminating the need for manual creation. This extension has been widely adopted and praised for its capability to produce SEO-friendly meta descriptions and page titles, significantly saving time and enhancing the online presence of professionals in marketing, communication, content creation, and web development.
ux
chrome extension
js
vue
Mission
My mission is to use my skills and talents to make a positive impact on the world. I want to contribute to something greater than myself and help make people's lives better in any way that I can.
Whether it's through my work or personal projects, I strive to always learn and grow, and to inspire others to do the same. I believe that by working together, we can achieve great things and create a better future for everyone.