Creative developers
We live in Amersfoort, the Netherlands, and we both happen to make things for a living and for the love of it. Beyond our day jobs we build shoulder to shoulder; lately that means modules for WebsiteBaker. We each bring our own craft: Fernando shapes the HTML & CSS, while Rik's eye for application management sharpens the UI and shapes how each feature actually works. The result is better than either of us would make alone, and it all lives in a single showcase, with a little more about each of us just below.
Explore our WBCE module showcaseWe build electronics together, too, Fernando wires up the boards, Rik designs & prints the case. A few prints from the bench:
Meet us
Fernando
I'm Fernando, a web application developer with a strong focus on React and TypeScript, and over eight years of professional experience in the IT sector. Long before that, programming was already a hobby of mine, driven by curiosity and a desire to understand how things work under the hood.
What I enjoy most is working on complex logic problems: breaking them down into smaller, manageable parts and carefully thinking through edge cases. Before I implement a solution I like to understand the details thoroughly, and once something is built I actively try to break it again to see where it might fail, building solutions that are robust without unnecessary technical debt.
For five years I worked in the healthcare sector, building applications that handle sensitive personal data, reinforcing the importance of correctness, reliability and thoughtful design. Outside work I experiment with Arduino projects, PCB design and photography.
Rik
I'm Rik, a highly experienced application specialist with roots in Finance and HR. Simply put, my work revolves around making sure software applications are used efficiently and effectively across the organization, identifying improvements, analysing user needs and making recommendations to improve business processes, working with internal and external stakeholders along the way.
Most of my experience comes from the non-profit sector. These environments let you show results quickly and focus on solving real problems without getting caught up in internal competition, which makes it possible to concentrate on the quality of the data and the reliability of the systems that depend on it.
Reliability is at the core of how I work. I believe in preventing issues before they reach the end user rather than reacting afterwards. Colleagues rely on my calm approach: a problem will be handled thoughtfully, or they'll get clear feedback on next steps. Outside work I enjoy 3D printing and photography.