Hi, I'm Gijs Laarman

I'm a 28-year-old Frontend Engineer based in Amsterdam, NL.

Age
28 years
Location
Netherlands, Amsterdam

My Approach

Empathy-driven design. I strongly believe that great solutions start with understanding the user. Whether it's designing seamless UX for a website or optimizing developer experiences for my teammates, I always put myself in the user's shoes. By thinking a few steps ahead, I ensure that every decision I make is guided by how it will ultimately serve the needs of the end user or fellow developers.

My Work

Over the last six years, I've had the opportunity to work on a range of exciting projects, both at smaller companies and during my last four years at DEPT®. My experience spans building highly performant and user-friendly applications, collaborating closely with clients, and integrating complex back-end systems with NodeJS and OpenAPI specifications. I take pride in the impact I've had on helping clients achieve their goals.

Featured Projects

(Additional personal projects to come!)

Beyond Code

I love creating, and that passion extends well beyond the screen. Whether it's cooking with my girlfriend and trying out new recipes (we even made a simple recipe website together!), or staying active by working out 4-5 times a week, I find balance in my life by keeping things varied and fun. From boxing and running to yoga and weightlifting, I enjoy pushing myself to stay fit and focused.

On top of that, I like to keep my hands busy. I love DIY projects around the house—whether it's painting a room or building custom wood furniture.