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Curriculum Vitae

Driek van der Meulen

Software Engineer

Maastricht, The Netherlands

hi@driek.studio

+31 6 48 65 92 33

https://driek.studio/linkedin

https://driek.studio

https://github.com/driek-studio/

Summary

Software engineer focused on building scalable web platforms, CMS systems, and AI-driven tools. Combines hands-on development with technical decision-making to deliver efficient, production-ready systems.

Experience

Software Engineer - 35

2024 - Present

  • Built and integrated AI-driven tools for Sevagram to improve workflows and reduce manual work.
  • Built and improved features for the Deltaplan platform, supporting management and monitoring of healthcare zones.
  • Improved performance and scalability of FvF, a headless WordPress platform with 50,000+ monthly users.
  • Led implementation and contributed to technical decision-making on the Riva 1907 website.
  • Built a custom CMS in Sanity and implemented a scalable booking integration, improving flexibility and reducing operational costs.
  • Built a headless WordPress product for an international client (NDA), designing architecture focused on scalability, caching, and Stripe integration.

Founder - Driek Studio

2020 - Present

  • Led product development from concept to production across multiple projects.
  • Responsible for architecture and full stack implementation.
  • Built tools including Timeline, Scriptie Diptie, and Garden Ledger.
  • Improved performance and reduced manual workflows across multiple projects.

Education

Bachelor Communication and Multimedia Design

Hogeschool Zuyd Maastricht

2022 - Present

Application and multimedia Development (EQF4)

Application and multimedia Development (EQF4)

2019 - 2022

Google AI Professional Certificate

Google via Coursera

2026

Selected Projects

Garden Ledger

AI-powered tool for hobby farmers to reduce administrative work and simplify sales processes

  • Designed and developed the full stack application.
  • Focused on reducing manual work and improving usability for non-technical users.
  • Built for real users with focus on reducing complexity for non-technical workflows.

Tech Stack

  • TypeScript, React, Next.js, Next.js (App Router), Node.js
  • Sanity CMS, Headless WordPress
  • Stripe, REST APIs
  • AI integrations (LLM-based automation and workflow optimization)

References

Available upon request