Julian van Dijk
Software Developer · Huizen, Nederland · HBO-ICT Software Development
Product-focused Software Developer building practical web applications, dashboards, API integrations, automation, and AI/RAG workflows.
I work best in environments where structure, ownership and collaboration matter. My background in volleyball translates well to development teams: clear communication, short feedback loops, discipline, and improving together after every iteration.
Current Focus
Full-Stack TypeScript
Building practical web applications with React, Next.js, Nuxt, Node.js and maintainable component-based architecture.
Backend & Existing Systems
Working with APIs, databases and existing codebases using the technology that fits the product context.
AI / RAG & Automation
Applied AI using Retrieval-Augmented Generation to generate more accurate, context-aware output from datasets.
APIs & Data Dashboards
Building integrations, data pipelines, and dashboards that turn raw information into usable product layers.
Product Thinking
Iterative development with ownership — from concept to shipped feature, with attention to user value and scope management.
Internal Tools & Process Automation
Turning repeated manual work, scattered project context, and operational data into usable workflows and software.
Projects
Hextech.Tools
Self-service Product Workspace · Active
Hextech.Tools is a self-service workspace with practical generators, checklists, tier lists, dashboards and management tools. It demonstrates long-term ownership, iterative development, testing and product thinking.
- Generators, checklists and structured workflows
- Nuxt workspace with Supabase-backed functionality
- Analytics and important flow checks with Playwright
- Independent product development and maintenance
- Built and maintained independently over multiple years
Worklog Buddy
Local-first Project & Task Workspace
A productivity workspace for worklogs, tasks, milestones and time tracking, with Markdown export and project-bound Second Brain functionality for local agents and MCP workflows.
- Worklogs, tasks, milestones and time tracking
- Project-bound context instead of scattered chats
- Markdown export and local agent workflows
CAAO Agent Academy
Local-first AI Workflow Learning Lab
A calm learning lab for practical AI-agent workflows, where users complete assignments, keep evidence and human checks local, and export an Evidence Packet.
- Interactive learning flow
- Reusable workflow templates
- Human-in-the-loop checks and evidence export
FieldOps Platform
Modular SaaS Architecture Concept
A product and architecture package for operational service companies, covering planning, mobile work orders, inspections, reporting and configurable tenant modules.
- Modular product and domain design
- PostgreSQL/Supabase schema direction
- Clear boundary between architecture package and future MVP
AI/RAG Analytics Assistant
Graduation Project · AI / Full-Stack
During my graduation project I worked on a real-time analytics dashboard and implemented an AI agent using Retrieval-Augmented Generation. The goal was to retrieve relevant information from datasets and use it as context for more accurate and useful output.
- Real-time analytics dashboard
- AI agent using RAG for contextual data retrieval
- Data retrieval and contextual output generation
- Focus on practical AI integration rather than AI as a gimmick
Work Experience
Software Developer
DEVENTit
sep. 2025 - apr. 2026 (7 maanden)
Bunschoten/Spakenburg Nederland
Worked on existing software within a professional development environment. DEVENTit develops Atlantis, web-based software for managing and presenting archive and heritage collections, including configurable environments, integrations and Linked Open Data support.
Intern Developer
Figrs / Daylee
dec. 2024 - mei. 2025 (5 maanden)
Apeldoorn / Harderwijk, Gelderland, Nederland (Hybride)
Graduation internship (HBO-ICT Afstudeerstage). Built a real-time analytics dashboard and implemented an AI agent using Retrieval-Augmented Generation to retrieve and contextualize data from datasets.
Eigenaar
Dijk IT
jan. 2020 - heden (6 jaar 7 maanden)
Huizen
Independent label for software development, automation and technical product projects, including prototypes, internal tools, web applications and API-driven workflows.
Intern App Developer
Mploy Associates
feb. 2024 - jul. 2024 (5 maanden)
Utrecht, Nederland (Op locatie)
Vernieuwing van een intern systeem met OutSystems. Stageopdracht als onderdeel van de 3de-jaars stage, tweede semester 2024, HBO-ICT Hogeschool Utrecht.
Werknemer
Studentaanhuis
jun. 2018 - dec. 2023 (5 jaar 6 maanden)
Student Software Developer
JoJoschool
feb. 2022 - jul. 2022 (5 maanden)
Utrecht, Nederland
Ontwikkeling en bijdrage aan een e-learning platform. Technologieën: Remix.run, React.js, en Prisma.
Werknemer
Zig Websoftware
jul. 2018 - dec. 2021 (3 jaar 5 maanden)
Begonnen als stagiair (feb. 2018 - jun. 2018) en doorgegroeid naar werknemer.
Stage
Dialogic innovatie & interactie
sep. 2017 - jan. 2018 (4 maanden)
Utrecht en omgeving, Nederland
Stagiair
Heiper ICT
sep. 2016 - jan. 2017 (4 maanden)
Huizen
Dkw, Vakkenvuller
Jumbo Supermarkten
nov. 2015 - aug. 2017 (1 jaar 9 maanden)
Huizen
Skills & Technologies
Languages & Backend
Frontend
Data & AI
Tools & Platforms
Workflow
Communication
What I'm Looking For
I am looking for a product-focused software role where I can build real applications, improve processes and contribute to full-stack, data, automation or practical AI solutions.