Curriculum Vitae Jop de Klein
- Name:
- Jop de Klein
- Email:
- jop@validweb.nl
- Date of Birth:
- 2 December 1983
- Residence:
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Nationality:
- Dutch
I have been involved in professional web development for 10 years, familiarizing myself with all aspects of web development and its rich set of technologies. I am specialized in front-end web development (rich internet applications) and consulting. Additionally, I have over a year of experience developing web applications using Django and Python.
I am passionate about creating interactive websites that work for its users and believe in the-right-tool-for-the-right-job, honest, osmotic communication, and an agile approach to development.
Work Experience
Validweb: 2009 - present
Freelance Web Developer: January 2009 - present
Currently available for web development projects on freelance basis, I develop rich internet applications, back-end systems and custom content management systems. I care about your business needs and prefer working with you rather than for you.
Projects:
- Albert Heijn Allerhande Python, Django, XSLT
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Specializing in aerial tissue, B. Biloe needed a portfolio website to showcase her acts along with photos and videos. A custom-built Django CMS allows for management of acts and associated media, taking care of thumbnail creation and media aggregation.
Activities:
- Designed and created lightweight custom Django CMS
- Designed corporate branding
- Designed and developed front-end using XHTML, CSS and Javascript
- Harvest Amsterdam Adsense Consulting/Implementation HTML, CSS, Javascript, Google Adsense
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I joined Beehive ICT in the creation of LocalDeals.nl, working as front-end architect / lead front-end developer.
Activities:
- Front-end Architecture
- Front-end Development
- Google Maps Integration / Customization
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Activities:
- Front-end Development
- Graphical Design
- Customized Django CMS 1.0
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Activities:
- Lead front-end developer for VIR Ecaris 3 framework
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I collaborated with Webslice to build a Proof of Concept managing Amazon EC2 instances and allocating S3 storage modules from a Django powered web interface.
Activities:
- Built a server management system interfacing with Amazon Cloud Services via Python/Django
- Front-end Development
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I worked as interim lead front-end developer, helping Ziggo and Backbase with the implementation of the Ziggo Portal using Backbase Portal technology
Activities:
- Assisted Project Management with cost estimations
- Developed Portal Modules using Backbase Portal technology, JavaScript and XSLT
Backbase: 2005 - 2008
Senior Consultant: January 2006 - December 2008
Worked primarily as lead front-end developer and front-end architect, as well as trainer and technical pre-sales consultant. I assisted in the realization of prestigious Rich Internet Applications projects for enterprise customers, developing with web technologies such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX and XSLT. As consultant I provided services and training to web professionals in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia, India, England, Scotland, Serbia and the United States.
I was closely involved with senior management in streamlining the processes of the Professional Services team and helped developing the training curriculum. In the later stages if my job I was involved in coaching junior developers and acted as development process manager, customizing agile development methodologies for the projects on which I was lead front-end developer.
Projects:
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ABN Amro needed web-based calculation applications to allow user to calculate the benefit of certain ABN products. In order to optimize user experience the calculators needed to work client-side and provide visual feedback immediately.
Activities:
- Designed and coordinated development of the User Interface
- Coordinated interaction between UI and calculation development
- Client-side performance tuning
- Implemented Automated Unit Tests
- ABN Amro MKBNext HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase
- ABN Amro Internet Banking HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase, XSLT
- Bank of America Atlas HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase, XSLT
- ING Verzekeringen Javascript, Backbase
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Activities:
- Design Archtitecture
- Integrate with FAST Search Engine
- NXP Semiconductors NXP.com HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase, XSLT
- Nationale Nederlanden Overlijdens Risico Verzekeringen HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase, XSLT
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With the launch of the Younique brand, Robeco Direct requested Backbase to develop Mortgage- and Life Insurance Calculators that work intuitively and prodive immediate feedback. The calculators were implemented client-side using the Backbase Framework and Javascript. Business can configure parts of the calculator via a set of XML configuration files.
https://www.robecodirect.nl/web/nl/hypotheken/hypotheekcalculator.jsp?calc=limiet#[0]
Activities:
- Implemented Mortgage Calculators using Javascript / Ajax
- Client-Side Performance Tuning
- Saxo Bank Saxo Trader Javascript, Ajax, Backbase
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Activities:
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- Sony Sony Europe Backbase
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Activities:
- Designed and developed Thomas Cook Payment Module
- Client-side performance tuning
- Trinicom Service Manager HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase, XSLT
- VIR Klinilyzer HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase, XSLT
- WoodMackenzie Gas & Power Tools HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase, XSLT
- Ziggo Ziggo Portal POC HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase
Consultant: February 2005 - January 2006
Projects:
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Activities:
I was responsible for developing part of front-end using Ajax and Javascript.
- Emerce Emerce Night: Timetable App HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase
- Interpolis Interpolis CRM HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, Backbase
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Activities:
- Designed and developed Interactive Product Finder
Freelance: 1999 - 2005
Web Developer: January 1999 - February 2005
Worked as a all-round web developer, realizing websites- and applications for Dutch as well as international customers.
Projects:
- De Balie balie.nl HTML, Javascript
- Evert Vermeer Stichting coherentie.nl HTML, CSS
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Activities:
- Designed and developed front-end
- Designed and developed back-end
- Designed Database
- Interaction Design
- Graphical Design
- Developed back-end services for reading out EXIF information
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Activities:
- Designed and implemented front-end
- Graphical Design
- Interaction Design
Neweb: 2000 - 2004
Web Developer: January 2002 - January 2004
After finishing school I worked as full-time web developer for Neweb (small web development firm, now out of business), acting as lead front-end developer working with HTML and Flash, and later pioneering with XHTML/CSS.
Projects:
- De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam Organ Concerts HTML, CSS, PHP
- De Nieuwe Kerk nieuwekerk.nl HTML, CSS, Javascript, CSS, PHP
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Activities:
- Implement website using HTML/CSS.
- Retour Aziƫ Retour Aziƫ HTML, CSS, PHP, Flash
Junior Web Developer (Part-time): January 2000 - January 2002
Worked 2 days a week developing and maintaining web sites using HTML and Flash.
Projects:
- 3CC 3cc.nl HTML, Flash
- Gedichtendag gedichtendag.nl HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP
- UKB ukb.nl HTML
- Uitgeverij Bijleveld bijleveld.nl HTML, CSS
Skills
Technologies- AJAX (Excellent)
- XSLT (Excellent)
- Django (Good)
- Python (Good)
- JavaScript (Excellent)
- CSS (Excellent)
- HTML (Excellent)
- RUP (Good)
- XP (Basic)
- Crystal (Good)
- Dutch (Excellent)
- English (Excellent)
- Business Communication (Excellent)
Education
1996 - 2002
Havo (Economie en Maatschappij) at Montessori
Sucessfully completed exams for the following subjects:
- Dutch
- English
- Economics
- Maths (A)
- Geography
- History