Elevator pitch
I am a .NET / web developer with a specialization in Blazor. I have a thorough knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I have experience with using .NET MAUI to ‘export’ Blazor web apps as native (Android, iOS and Windows) apps. I also have some experience with back-end technologies such as ASP.NET Core, SQL, and Azure.
Background
I entered the IT industry by following a vocational education focused on Windows system administration. I then pursued a bachelor’s degree in Business IT & Management, but dropped out to pursue a career in software development.
Software development
I started by learning the basics of C# and .NET online directly from Microsoft. Blazor was just released at that time. Building web apps with C# and using the immensely popular HTML and CSS markup languages interested me.
I already knew WordPress and decided to start freelancing. I built websites like this one for local businesses. I did that for a while and nearing the end I started getting into game development with Unity and C#. After learning that, I built a multiplayer video game from an idea I had been sitting on for a while.
I’m proud to say the game worked well on a technical level, including real-time multiplayer features and payment support with real-world currencies but the project was a little too ambitious for my skillset at the time. I decided to stop working on the game and made the decision to focus more on building business-related software and sharing what I learned.
The present
Since then I have been busy with sharing my software development knowledge with others by creating educational content on Udemy and YouTube.
Currently, I work for a Dutch software company where I contribute to the development of the Relyon One field service management software.