About Toon van Berkel – Software Developer, Tech Enthusiast & Creative Explorer
Who is Toon van Berkel?
A Journey into IT
Toon van Berkel’s fascination with IT began at an early age. While still in primary school, he wanted to play Minecraft with friends—which led him to build a server from scratch on his personal PC. That moment sparked a lifelong passion for coding, learning, and solving complex problems through technology. With every line of code, Toon continues to explore the endless potential of digital creation.
A Passion for Travel
Traveling is one of Toon’s greatest inspirations. Having explored many countries already, his ultimate goal is to visit every nation in the world. With every trip, Toon gains new perspectives, cultural insights, and stories that continue to shape both his worldview and his work.
Building Connections
Toon believes in the power of community. Whether it's through scouting, travel, online collaboration, or tech events—he enjoys meeting new people, exchanging ideas, and building a strong professional network. His friendly and open nature makes him approachable and easy to work with.
Skills Overview
JavaScript
Toon van Berkel builds high-performance web applications using JavaScript, React, and animation libraries such as GSAP. His code is clean, efficient, and scalable.
HTML
With a strong focus on accessibility and SEO, Toon structures his projects with semantic HTML5, ensuring content clarity and search engine optimization.
CSS & SCSS
Toon styles elegant, responsive layouts using modern CSS techniques and SCSS architecture, applying Flexbox, Grid, and transitions for user-friendly interfaces.
React
Using React, Toon creates dynamic single-page applications with reusable components, hooks, and smooth user experiences powered by modern UI/UX practices.
Svelte
With intermediate-level experience in Svelte, Toon builds fast and lightweight applications leveraging its reactive, compile-time features.
Python
Toon utilizes Python for automation, backend scripts, and prototyping, including integrations with Arduino and data-focused projects.
MERN Stack
Toon has full-stack experience with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js. He delivers RESTful APIs and real-time applications.
Bootstrap
Toon speeds up development using Bootstrap’s responsive grid and pre-built components to build visually consistent, mobile-first websites.
Featured Highlights
Toon van Berkel has been featured by Techniek College Rotterdam and Labolutions B.V. for his contributions to innovative IT solutions and his role in inspiring the next generation of developers. Below are several campaigns and appearances where his work and expertise were recognized.
