Lodewijk Wensveen
@lodewijkwensveen
Versatile JavaScript/TypeScript developer with a decade of experience.
What I'm looking for
With over a decade of experience as a JavaScript/TypeScript developer, I specialize in the solo development of complex, scalable web applications. My expertise spans front-end, back-end, and machine learning, focusing on modern frameworks and serverless architectures. I have successfully delivered numerous high-impact projects, often single-handedly, excelling in crafting user-centric, performant solutions.
My technical proficiency, strategic problem-solving, and commitment to innovation enable me to transform challenging projects into successes. I have a proven track record of increasing user engagement and optimizing cloud infrastructure, achieving significant cost savings and improved performance. I am passionate about mentoring and fostering collaboration within teams, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed our project goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Lead Full Stack Developer
LodeDistrict
Mar 2025 - Present (5 months)
Designed and built NomYom, a user-centric meal-planning app with a dynamic swipe interface tailoring recipes to preferences like allergies and cooking time. Crafted a full-stack solution with serverless architecture, real-time notifications, and ML for personalized recipe recommendations.
Lead Full Stack Developer
Aureus Auctions
Aug 2024 - Present (1 year)
Solo-developed Aureus Auctions, a cutting-edge auction platform with real-time bidding and instant relisting for speed and scalability. Architected a robust solution integrating serverless elements, real-time updates, and ML models to optimize bidding, enhancing user experience and cloud infrastructure.
Medior Angular Developer
iCasting
Feb 2015 - Jul 2015 (5 months)
Optimized an AngularJS application and enhanced SEO, boosting visibility. Improved search engine rankings with targeted optimizations.
Medior Angular Developer
Lobster Ink
Mar 2016 - Apr 2016 (1 month)
Built prototypes for an educational video platform, collaborating with designers. Achieved rapid design integration.
Senior Angular Developer
Uitgeverij Deviant
Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 (3 months)
Designed a digital textbook app with Angular 2 and NgRx/Store, optimizing state management. Implemented Webpack for modern build structures.
Lead Angular Developer
PostNL
Feb 2017 - Oct 2017 (8 months)
Rebuilt PostNLʼs location finder with Angular and NgRx/Store, integrated with Google Maps API. Led planning after the lead developerʼs departure.
Medior JavaScript Developer
Sanoma (Weekmenu.nl)
Jul 2015 - Mar 2016 (8 months)
Developed startups with NodeOnFire at Sanoma, focusing on data-driven development and A/B testing. Conducted A/B tests with Mixpanel for product improvements.
Senior JavaScript Developer
MN
Apr 2018 - Nov 2018 (7 months)
Built an Angular frontend for an AWS serverless portal at MN with Auth0. Migrated to Angular 7, enhancing the codebase.
Senior Angular Developer
Royal HaskoningDHV
Jun 2020 - Apr 2021 (10 months)
Developed Aquasuite, a water management app with dynamic visualizations. Rewrote NgRx code and implemented Transloco, enhancing maintainability and global usability.
Senior React Developer
ANWB
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)
Spearheaded Sombrero, a core Next.js application for ANWBʼs website, including the Poncho component library. Rewrote the codebase, led a Preact-to-React migration, and optimized CI/CD processes, showcasing technical leadership.
Full Stack Developer
Aperture Rental
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)
Developed Aperture Rental solo, a streamlined camera rental website. Focused on backend robustness and CI/CD efficiency, delivering an intuitive frontend and scalable application through iterative improvements and cloud optimization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
OSG Wolfert van Borselen
HAVO, General Studies
2004 - 2010
Completed secondary education with a focus on general subjects. Developed foundational knowledge and skills across various disciplines.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Highcharts
GitHub
ESLint
Prettier
RxJS
Cloudflare
AWS CodePipeline
CSS Modules
NumPy
Pandas
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Node.js
Next.js
.NET
Bower
Mixpanel
Redis
Pulumi
Jira
Babel
styled-components
Angular Material
Angular 2
Vue.js
jQuery
AngularJS
React-Vue
axios
Webpack
rollup
JavaScript
HTML5
PHP
PyTorch
scikit-learn
Google Maps
Fastify
Trello
Prisma
Socket.IO
SignalR
WordPress
Serverless
Vercel
Netlify
React Testing Library
Auth0
SQL
npm
Hotjar
Amazon SageMaker
XGBoost
NgRx
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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