Stef van Wijchen - Resume

Lead a team of 4 developers in delivering 15 high-impact web projects since May 2023, driving OWOW's successful transition to a unified TypeScript and React tech stack. Initiated and architected Atlas as its primary creator—contributing approximately 70% of all GitHub commits to this scalable framework that achieved 100% adoption across all new web projects—resulting in a 70% increase in code reusability and enabling 30% more developers to work cross-functionally between web and app teams. This strategic shift contributed to an 8x increase in developer job applications, 3x more candidates reaching advanced interview stages, and measurable improvements across team satisfaction metrics (overall satisfaction: 7.7→8.5, project enjoyment: 6.8→7.9). Continue to shape technical direction while delivering award-winning websites, platforms, and e-commerce solutions.

Delivered 5 high-impact web projects between February and May 2023, specializing in highly interactive and immersive web experiences with emphasis on runtime performance, animation, and 3D. Led solo development of TheDropStore—a campaign site for the 2023 UN water conference that reached 200 million+ unique visitors—while typically working in duo developer settings for other projects. Achieved 9 industry awards across 3 projects, including Awwwards Site of the Day (3x), Developer Award at Awwwards, FWA Site of the Day (3x), Dutch Creativity Awards, and Cannes Lions shortlist. Advanced to Tech Lead position in May 2023 based on demonstrated technical excellence and project success.

Returned as a front-end developer within a 3-person team. Delivered approximately 5 projects across healthcare, fitness, and culinary domains, working with Vue (v2 & v3) and React. Contributed to the team's technical evolution by delivering the first full React-based product, establishing development patterns for subsequent React projects.

First full-time role as an employee. Initially brought on as an HTML5 game developer, transitioned into web and app development as the company pivoted toward gamification. Started as the sole front-end developer and contributed to growing the team to 4 developers. Delivered 5-8 projects ranging from interactive games to educational and service-oriented applications, experimenting with Unity, native mobile development, and React.

Co-founded a 4-person agency (2 developers, 2 designers) with Fontys classmates. Delivered 6 client projects spanning emerging breweries, local startups, and small businesses, gaining experience in entrepreneurship and full-stack development. Navigated a rapidly evolving tech landscape with early versions of React, AngularJS, and modern build tools. Dissolved amicably in 2018 as co-founders pursued individual career paths.