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Branden Van Der Walt

Freelance Web and AI Systems Developer

€289/day
Alkmaar, NL
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Branden

I help businesses and startups build fast, modern, and reliable digital solutions. With experience in full-stack development, I create custom WordPress websites, web apps, and automation systems that improve workflow and user experience. I bring both technical skill and creative thinking to every project, focusing on clean design, performance, and scalability. Typical projects include business websites, dashboards, and automations that help brands grow efficiently.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • Afrikaans

    Native or bilingual

  • Dutch

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Statenweb
    Freelance Developer
    November 2023 - August 2025 (1 year and 9 months)
    United States
    Built fully custom WordPress websites from scratch using ACF Pro and PHP. Boosted PageSpeed performance scores by 30%+ using lazy loading, image optimization, and WP Rocket. Automated lead capture workflows using Jotform, Zapier, and Klaviyo API. Delivered features quickly and independently, meeting client deadlines. Collaborated closely with design teams to implement responsive, pixel-perfect UIs. Contributed to planning, development, and testing of features across frontend and backend.
    SEO Wordpress Scripting Automation Web development React.js Wordpress
  • Chubb F&S NL
    Fire Systems Installation Commissioner
    INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
    April 2024 - Today (2 years and 2 months)
    Present Commissioned fire systems at TATA STEEL, integrating hardware with Securifire software components. Programmed and configured devices according to technical specs and safety standards. Contributed to cleaner, maintainable system configurations using company coding best practices. Troubleshot hardware/software installation issues, reducing resolution time. Liaised between technical teams and site managers, ensuring alignment on project requirements.
  • Teamgeek
    Frontend Developer
    September 2021 - November 2023 (2 years and 2 months)
    Delivered production-grade features using React, TypeScript, Webpack, Cypress and TailwindCSS. Optimized performance: reduced bundle size and load times, achieving a 40% faster first paint. Participated in code reviews, providing feedback that improved code quality and team standards. Rewrote Gatsby Image plugin to remove bloat and increase image optimization. Established automated unit testing practices to prevent regressions and ensure code stability in production. Coordinated with UAT teams and backend teams to ensure smooth integration and testing.

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Education

  • Intro to Model Context Protocol
    Anthropic
    Intro to Model Context Protocol
  • Red Seal Certification
    Sol Tech
    2018
    Red Seal Certification

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