Hey, I'm Tim!

At TechLab I work on Blaze, an enterprise platform with a Spring-based Java backend and a Next.js/React SPA frontend. The platform includes large-scale dashboarding, reporting, and archived database functionality, where performance, maintainability, and developer experience play an important role.

• Develop backend features and APIs in Java/Spring for the Blaze platform, focusing on scalable architecture and maintainable code
• Work on the Next.js/React frontend SPA, building and improving dashboard functionality and data-driven UI components
• Contribute to functionality around archived databases using DuckDB, enabling efficient querying and analysis of historical datasets
• Build and refine internal tooling and workflows to improve developer productivity and simplify complex operational tasks
• Collaborate closely with developers, product stakeholders, and domain experts to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Explore practical AI integrations and automation opportunities that can improve workflows, development speed, and product capabilities within the company

At BNNVARA I worked on the Symfony-based platform that powers their public-facing website, handling features like user logins, donations, comments, and content publishing.

• Maintained and updated multiple Symfony-based microservices, fixed issues surfaced via Sentry, and implemented small to mid-sized backend features as part of ongoing platform development
• Participated in sessions with a selected group to research, brainstorm and prototype innovative ways to integrate AI into our platform which benefit both the company and its members
• Automated the deployment of new microservices to testing, staging, and production environments in AWS using a custom Go script, reducing setup time and human error
• Wrote a migration script to import users, media, and editorial content from an external review site into the BNNVARA platform, transforming the data to match the existing content structure
• Collaborated with product owners and developers in Scrum sessions to prioritize and refine upcoming work

Plug&Pay provides a Laravel-based sales platform that helps entrepreneurs create checkouts, upsells, and subscription flows without technical knowledge. I contributed to the backend of this fully operational product, focusing on stability, automation, and testability.

• Introduced PHPUnit into an existing legacy codebase and set up a maintainable TDD environment from scratch
• Developed a configurable invoice reminder system that automatically sends payment reminders and can unsubscribe non-paying customers after a set number of attempts
• Built an integration layer with multiple ESP APIs to automatically add customers to email lists after product purchase
• Developed the backend logic for an Affiliate Marketplace feature that aggregates and displays performance data, enabling users to manage affiliate partnerships more effectively
• Built an internal monitoring system and public status page to track uptime of core services and third-party integrations, improving visibility and trust for both users and the team

Yogoma was building a conversion-focused platform for publishing time-limited product deals. As the sole developer, I designed and built the full system from scratch, including the CMS, public landing pages, and payment flows.

• Developed a Laravel backend with a REST API and Laravel Nova CMS to manage content, customers, orders, and payments, and deployed the infrastructure using Laravel Forge
• Built lightweight, fast-loading landing pages in Vue and Tailwind to optimize for conversions and mobile performance
• Integrated payment service providers for the checkout flow and implemented recurring billing for subscription-based deals
• Developed affiliate tracking logic to attribute conversions and calculate payouts based on UTM-style parameters
• Applied test-driven development and set up automated testing using PHPUnit to ensure stability and maintainability from day one

Digital Natives is a mission-driven digital agency that partners with clients to build custom platforms and websites. I worked as a backend developer in cross-functional teams, using Laravel and CraftCMS to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions for a wide range of use cases.

• Migrated a large WordPress site with years of content to a Laravel-based platform, including content restructuring and data transformation
• Built a backend in CraftCMS with a custom API layer to support a decoupled Vue front-end developed by an external contractor
• Developed the backend for a Laravel-based platform that allowed podcast creators to receive listener donations and manage content
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams and client stakeholders to scope features, refine solutions, and deliver within budget and timelines

R&D Media was a lead generation and mobile content company with high-traffic landing pages and performance-driven campaigns. I started as a front-end developer and grew into a full stack role, eventually working on internal tools, ad flows, and backend services that powered our lead and campaign systems.

• Built and maintained a lead distribution platform that collected user data, handled survey flows, and posted leads to external systems like Cake based on targeting rules
• Developed a custom CMS used by internal teams to build landing page flows, create ad creatives, and manage interactive surveys with logic-based branching
• Built high-converting, A/B-tested landing pages and surveys as a standalone Vue app optimized for mobile speed and high traffic volume
• Integrated with external APIs for payments, affiliate tracking, and fraud prevention, ensuring smooth campaign operations and real-time validation
• Grew from front-end developer into a full stack role, taking on increasing responsibility for backend systems and internal tools over time