About Toon van Berkel – Software Developer, Tech Visionary & Creative Thinker
Who is Toon van Berkel?
From Minecraft to Mastery: The Start of a Tech Journey
Toon van Berkel discovered his passion for technology early in life. As a curious primary school student eager to play Minecraft with friends, he built his own game server from scratch. This hands-on experience ignited a lifelong journey into the world of programming, digital innovation, and creative problem-solving. Today, Toon continues to refine his skills with every project—driven by a relentless curiosity and a love for exploring what's possible through technology.
Exploring the World, Expanding Horizons
For Toon, travel is more than a hobby—it’s a source of inspiration and growth. He has already explored a wide range of countries, each journey enriching his perspective and fueling his creativity. His dream of visiting every country in the world is not just about places, but about the stories, cultures, and connections he discovers along the way.
Tech Meets Community: A Passion for People
Beyond code, Toon values connection. Active in scouting, collaborative projects, and tech communities, he thrives on meaningful interactions and shared learning experiences. His approachable personality, team spirit, and commitment to growth make him a valued collaborator in both personal and professional settings.
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.
