About Me

Hi, I'm Roelof Jan — a backend developer and business owner based in Groningen, The Netherlands.

Over the past 8 years, I've been passionate about starting and growing websites and businesses. Along the way, I've launched several projects of my own, including Plant care for Beginners, a Omoik, Aloia CMS, and others. These experiences have taught me what it takes to turn ideas into successful, sustainable products. Now, I want to bring that same drive and know-how to your projects, helping you reach your goals faster and smarter.

A Passion for Learning & Growt

I'm obsessed with learning. Whether it's copywriting, technical SEO, content marketing, or the latest programming language or framework, I dive in to master the skills that help me succeed.

This love for learning started in school, where I initially wanted to become a graphic designer. But I quickly realized software development was where my true passion lay. While many of my peers pursued IT degrees, I was studying Interaction Design — yet I spent countless hours teaching myself new programming techniques and languages. That curiosity and self-drive eventually led me to a career as a backend developer.

How I Work

I'm a self-motivated, experimental problem solver. I'm not afraid to try new approaches, fail, and learn from those failures. This mindset shows in my work and my open source contributions, blog posts, and projects you'll find here on my site.

I believe in crafting clean, maintainable code and building tools that not only work well today but can grow with your business over time.

Let's Build Something Great Together

If you're looking for a developer who understands both the technical challenges and business opportunities behind your project, I'd love to hear from you.

Check out my recent work, and when you're ready, let's talk about how we can create value together.