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Christian van de Weerd

Christian van de Weerd

Frontend Developer

I build frontend architecture that turns complex systems into clear, usable interfaces. Focus on structure, accessibility, and long term maintainability.

Summary

Senior Frontend Developer with 20+ years of experience building scalable, production-grade web applications. Expert in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a strong focus on performance, accessibility, and component-driven architecture.

Proven track record in designing and maintaining complex, data-intensive user interfaces, working closely with product and backend teams. Experienced in establishing clear frontend architectures, reusable UI systems, and consistent design patterns.

Passionate about clean code, best practices, and building high-quality frontend solutions that stand the test of time.

Available for hybrid and remote opportunities.

Skills

Expertise built over two decades of focused practice.

Frontend Architecture

Server components, App Router, ISR, performance optimization
Type safety, generics, utility types, strict configurations
Design systems, atomic design, compound components
React Query, Zustand, context patterns, server state

UI and Styling

Utility first, custom configurations, design tokens
Accessible primitives, headless components, composition
Responsive design, CSS variables, layout patterns
Framer Motion, GSAP, performant transitions

Accessibility

Proper heading structure, landmarks, document outline
Accessible patterns, compliance testing, screen readers
Focus management, tab order, skip links

Tooling and Workflow

Playwright, Vitest, Testing Library, E2E strategies
Vite, Turbopack, bundler optimization, CI/CD
Git workflows, code review, branch strategies

Web3

Wagmi, RainbowKit, WalletConnect, multi chain support
Viem, Ethers.js, contract reads, event subscriptions
Transaction handling, message signing, security patterns
Staking interfaces, trading UIs, dashboard patterns

Levels based on years of practice, project complexity, and depth of knowledge.

Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS
Shadcn UI
React
Wagmi
Viem
Ethers.js
Solidity
Hardhat
GraphQL
Vercel
GitHub
Figma
Motion
GSAP
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Tailwind CSS
Shadcn UI
React
Wagmi
Viem
Ethers.js
Solidity
Hardhat
GraphQL
Vercel
GitHub
Figma
Motion
GSAP

Experience

2023 to 2025

Frontend Developer

AITA Protocol / Remote

  • Designed and built multiple frontend applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
  • Established component driven architecture reused across multiple dApps
  • Aligned UX and data flows with backend engineers and product teams, including AI driven decision making and automated flows (AWS)
  • Set up UI systems with TailwindCSS and Shadcn/Radix
  • Applied accessibility principles to interactive components
  • Designed edge cases, error handling, and fallback states in complex data environments
  • Mentored and provided technical guidance to designers and developers
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwindCSSShadcn UIGraphQLWagmiEthers
app.aitaprotocol.com →
2021 to present

Founder and Frontend Developer

webqid / Wageningen, Netherlands

  • Founded and operate a frontend studio used as both client delivery platform and R&D environment
  • Explore and prototype modern frontend patterns, UX flows, and on-chain integrations
  • Built reusable component libraries with Shadcn UI patterns
  • Implemented Playwright E2E testing and preview deployment workflows
  • Developed AI image generation proof of concept integrating Stability AI API with FastAPI backend
Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwindCSSShadcn UIFramer MotionGSAPPlaywrightWagmi
webqid.com →dashboard.webqid.com →
2022 to 2023

Frontend Developer

Emico / Rhenen, Netherlands

  • Built and maintained e-commerce frontends for Zitmaxx and Tegeldepot brands
  • Implemented Playwright E2E tests covering critical checkout and payment flows
  • Developed custom UI components with TailwindCSS and Hyva theme framework
ReactHyvaMagentoTailwindCSSAlpine.jsPlaywright
2018 to 2020

Frontend Developer

Infocaster B.V. and DotOffice B.V. / Netherlands

  • Led frontend development for TeamNL website (Dutch Olympic Committee) with focus on performance
  • Built educational dashboards for government and public sector projects
  • Developed document generation tooling within Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Vue.jsAngularJSC#.NETMicrosoft 365
2001 to 2018

Software Developer and Co-founder

Prodev B.V., Covadis B.V., Business Media B.V. / Netherlands

  • Co-founded Prodev B.V. and delivered custom platforms for housing, logistics, and legal sectors
  • Developed medical software with strict compliance and data security requirements
  • Built GIS applications for local government infrastructure planning
  • Full stack development across .NET, SQL Server, and JavaScript ecosystems
.NETC#SQL ServerJavaScriptjQuery

Education

Journalism

Hogeschool Utrecht

1998 to 1999

MBO Retail

Neder Veluwe College, Ede

1994 to 1998

Languages

Dutch (Native)

English (Fluent)

Work with me

Looking for a senior frontend engineer who builds with precision and care?

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Based in the Netherlands. Available for remote collaboration worldwide.