Hire me

I am a developer and consultant focusing on code and team quality, helping companies improve their products and workflows.

I am available for regular employment or freelance (contract) work, preferably within the Netherlands or the EU area.

For accurate employment status, please check LinkedIn.

Mah-Rye-Kuh

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Mah-Rye-Kuh
by Marijke Luttekes

Consulting and training

I love sharing my knowledge and teaching individuals. After years of experience as a developer and trainer, I can help improve the quality of development teams and projects.

I can help with

  • Determining functional requirements;
  • Writing technical documentation;
  • Improving team workflows;
  • Training new developers.

I can also assist with project strategy or finding experts to help you with a specific aspect of your project.

Developing web applications

I mainly build back-end web and big data applications, optionally with a frameworkless front-end.

Tools and technologies

Some of the tools and technologies that I use:

  • Django
  • Python
  • Eleventy (11ty)
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Git
  • Docker
  • Visual Studio Code
  • macOS
Secondary technologies
  • Svelte
  • TypeScript
  • SCSS
  • tox
  • Ruff
  • Black
  • isort
  • Flake8
  • prek
  • pre-commit
  • Codeberg
  • GitLab
  • GitHub

My past experiences also include PHP, Laravel, and Drupal.

Note: I do not use Tailwind or React.

On top of that, I know about web accessibility, translating from English to Dutch, writing blog posts, and public speaking.

What I bring to the table

  • A firm belief that the web should be for everyone.
  • Over fifteen years of back-end development experience.
  • Extended knowledge of front-end web development.
  • Experience working in ISO 27001-certified companies.
  • Ability to think along with customers and developers alike.
  • Enthusiasm for pair programming and guiding juniors.
  • Good mastery of both Dutch and English.
  • Car driver's license (EU class B).
  • No pet allergies.

Professional references are available on request.

What I am looking for

  • Limited hierarchy; everyone is accessible to everyone.
  • A diverse team, both personally and professionally.
  • Room to teach or mentor less experienced developers.
  • A focus on (code) quality and long-term profitability.
  • Work from home on my own schedule.

What I don't do

  • Anything system management, web, and email hosting.
  • Meetings for the sake of meetings.
  • Early morning appointments.
  • Weekend availability.
  • Windows (the operating system).
  • Artificial intelligence (AI).