About Me

From nerd to web design specialist

I'm 30 years old, born in the Netherlands and now living in Spain for 3 years. What started as a hobby - automating games as a teenager - has grown into my passion and career.

20 years ago I discovered programming. Completely self-taught, from Android apps to websites. Now specialized in websites for the hospitality industry for 10 years.

Working from the Netherlands & Spain
60-100+ hours per week programming
10 years of experience in website development
Professional photo of the founder of HakmanDev
10
Years experience

My story

I've always been a nerd. 20 years ago I started automating games - just for fun. That curiosity grew into an obsession: how do things work? How can I make this better?

From games I moved on to building Android apps. Then I discovered web design. And that's where it clicked. In 2015, now 10 years ago, I started making websites professionally. All self-taught, because that's how I work: diving deep until I understand it.

Over the years I've built dozens, maybe even hundreds of websites. First for an employer, where I learned the trade and made many clients happy. Later I took the step to work for myself. That freedom to work directly with clients and deliver exactly what they need? That's what makes it special.

My background? I was a light and sound technician. But my passion for programming won. Since then I've been working at least 60 hours a week on code, often 100 hours. Not because I have to, but because I love it.

In September 2021 I moved to Spain. That was exciting, but it works perfectly. I work for clients in both the Netherlands and Spain. Most of it is done online, but I'm regularly physically present in both countries. I've been working this way for 3 years now, and it's going great.

My approach

What sets me apart from other web designers.

Passion for Hospitality

I understand hospitality. The rush, the service, the challenges. That's why I build websites that really work for your business.

Speed & Quality

No month-long projects. Your website is live within 2-3 weeks, without compromising on quality.

Personal Contact

You work directly with me. No account managers, no referrals. Short lines, fast communication.

Results-Driven

I don't build websites to be pretty. I build websites that generate reservations and bring in guests.

Restaurant atmosphere with guests

Netherlands & Spain

I work for hospitality entrepreneurs in both the Netherlands and Spain. Whether you have a restaurant in Amsterdam or a beach bar in Benidorm - I understand both markets.

Most of the work is done online. Video calls for the briefing, WhatsApp for quick questions, and email for updates. I've been doing this for 3 years now and it works perfectly. Short lines, fast communication, no hassle.

And if necessary? Then I just come by. I'm regularly in both countries, so a physical meeting is always possible. The best of both worlds: the flexibility of working online with the personal touch of face-to-face contact.

Ready to work together?

Schedule a no-obligation introductory meeting and discover how I can help your hospitality business grow online.

About Me | HakmanDev • Web Design Specialist for Hospitality