About

Born and raised in the Green Heart of Holland, I now call the picturesque town of Wassenaar home, where I live with my family. Just a scenic bike ride from The Hague, I work as a Senior Advisor at the Ministry of General Affairs, helping shape the digital landscape of government operations.

Work

My journey in web development began in 1996, when I first started experimenting with HTML and CSS. What started as a passion quickly turned into a career, and I even earned a medal in a web design competition. Over the years, my expertise has expanded beyond front-end development to encompass online communication, content management, usability, security, accessibility, architecture, project management, governance, and privacy.

Today, I work as a Senior Advisor at the Ministry of General Affairs, where I focus on information security and privacy. I help ensure that digital policies and infrastructure meet both functional and security standards, protecting sensitive data and improving user experiences. It’s a role that combines my technical skills with strategic decision-making, making every day both challenging and rewarding.

Hobbies

Creativity has always played a big role in my hobbies. My passion for visuals started with building websites for fun and later evolved into photojournalism for a local news outlet in 1999. Capturing stories through my camera deepened my appreciation for composition and storytelling.

Lately, I’ve taken that passion to new heights, through drone photography. Exploring landscapes from above reveals hidden patterns and perspectives I never knew existed.

Another hobby that keeps me active is airsoft, a thrilling sport that blends strategy, teamwork, and adrenaline. It’s not just about simulation—it’s about the challenge, quick decision-making, and the camaraderie of the game.