Arjan van der Gaag

Web developer

Profile

I am an expert front-end web developer, programmer, team player, entrepreneur, historian, and all-round web geek. I constantly strive for high-quality, cutting-edge solutions, but never lose track of accessibility and user experience.

Skills

Front-end development

Front-end web developent is what I enjoy most. I put great value in high-quality, maintainable template code (HTML, CSS), SEO, and a streamlined, accesible user experience.

Back-end development

I'm an experienced programmer, capable of developing and deploying small to mid-sized applications in various popular languages.

Video demonstrations

I research, write and produce video demonstrations (screencasts). Subjects include software how-to's and web development.

Technical

  1. Mac OSX
  2. MS Office
  3. Windows
  4. Adobe CS
  1. (X)HTML
  2. CSS
  3. Javascript
  4. SQL
  1. jQuery
  2. PHP
  3. Ruby (& Rails)
  4. Python

Experience

  1. Mixe – Medische Marketing B.V.

    Webdesigner

    2008–2009

    As webdesigner in a small marketing agency for the health care sector I was responsible for front-end development of various projects (large and small) and various technical management and innovational projects.

  2. AG Webdesign

    Web developer

    2005–2008

    As a self-taught and self-employed web designer and developer I have worked with numerous companies and individuals to plan, design, build and evaluate various successful websites. I also provided services in copywriting, SEO and photography.

  3. Woonpunt

    Intern

    2005–2006

    As an intern at this mid-sized housing corporation I researched intranet communications and knowledge management tools in business environments for my master's thesis.

Education

  1. Master History of Politics and Culture

    Utrecht University

    2009→
  2. Doctoraal Information Management

    Tilburg University

    2002→
  3. Bachelor History

    Utrecht University

    2006–2009
  4. Propedeuse Information Management

    Tilburg University

    2001–2002
  5. VWO

    Zuyderzee College, Emmeloord

    1995–2001