Remco Hendriks

Supercharged AI & Web Development

Integrating cutting-edge AI to build intelligent, high-performance web applications.
From robust backends and intuitive frontends to intelligent AI agents and LLM integrations.

Ready to infuse AI into your project?

• Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Available for consultancy & projects

My skills:

With a strong foundation in web and app development since 2008, I now specialize in architecting and developing AI-powered solutions. My expertise spans the full development lifecycle, from initial concept and data strategy to deploying intelligent applications.

• AI & Machine Learning Solutions:
  • LLM Integration & Application Development (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic, Llama) for chatbots, virtual assistants, and custom AI tools
  • AI Agent, Advanced Chatbot & Virtual Assistant Design & Development
  • Machine Learning Model Development (Tensorflow, PyTorch)
  • Prompt Engineering & Optimization
  • RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) Systems
• Data Engineering & Transformation for AI:
  • Expertise in handling, cleaning, transforming, and munging large, complex datasets to prepare them for AI/ML applications.
  • Data pipeline design and implementation for efficient data flow.
  • Data preprocessing & feature engineering.
• Full-Stack Web & Application Development:
  • Building robust backends and intuitive frontends to support and deliver AI solutions.
• Software Architecture & Design (Critical for scalable AI systems)
• API Development and Integrations (Essential for connecting AI services)
• DevOps, CI/CD & MLOps:
  • Containerization & Orchestration (Docker & Kubernetes)
  • CI/CD (Github Actions, Gitlab CI, Azure DevOps)
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• AI Research & Development
• Data Visualization (For AI insights and model performance)

I leverage a modern tech stack to build intelligent and high-performance applications:

• AI & Machine Learning: Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, LLMs (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic, Llama),
• Languages & Core Runtimes: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Node.js.
• Frontend: React, Vue, Angular, Next.js, Nuxt.js, Vite/Webpack, Three.js/WebGL.
• Backend & APIs: Node.js (Express, Fastify, NestJS), Python; REST, GraphQL.
• Databases: SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• DevOps, CI/CD & Cloud: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps (proficient with AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Design & Collaboration: Design System Implementation (Sketch, Figma).

Project:

ExecutiveOrders.im

AI-Powered U.S. Executive Order Explorer

A specialized AI assistant for deep, topic-driven exploration of U.S. presidential executive orders, leveraging official Federal Register data.

• Developed an AI system utilizing cutting-edge GraphRAG (Microsoft Research) for superior information retrieval.
• Transforms unstructured executive order texts into an intelligent, queryable knowledge graph.
• Enables nuanced search beyond keyword matching, uncovering connections missed by traditional methods.
• Achieves over 60% improvement in answer relevance and up to 90% reduction in LLM costs compared to standard RAG.

ExecutiveOrders.im showcases the application of advanced GraphRAG to navigate and understand complex legal documents. By structuring data into a knowledge graph (initially modeled on data including hypothetical orders from a January 20, 2025 presidential term), it provides highly relevant insights, demonstrating my expertise in building state-of-the-art AI solutions for challenging information retrieval tasks and creating intuitive conversational AI experiences.

Visit: ExecutiveOrders.im

Project:

MyParcel

nº1 Cloud Shipping Platform in the Netherlands

For e-commmerce who dare to ship globally, scale effortlessly and innovate continuously. MyParcel is the go-to shipping platform for e-commerce in the Benelux.

• Custom-built backoffice portal with Vue, Nuxt and Vite
• Track-and-trace module built with React and Next
• Implementation of corporate design system
• Intensive tooling for parcel data entry, retrieval and indexing
• Connected with leading carriers like PostNL, DHL, UPS, FedEx, DPD
• Integrations with major e-commerce platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce
• Manages 100.000+ shipments daily
• Deployed on Amazon Web Services

I helped MyParcel re-architecture their back-office portal to a new Vue, Nuxt and Vite setup, which resulted in a 50% increase in performance and a 30% decrease in bundle size. This has led to a more responsive and faster user interface and a more efficient development process.

Visit: myparcel.nl

Project:

MatchWornShirt

Premier Marketplace for Authentic Sports Memorabilia

Unrivalled buzz & excitement for sports fans and collectors.
Own a unique piece of history, be part of a legacy.

• Custom-built auction platform with Vue
• Real-time bidding and auction updates using WebSockets
• Categorizing 100+ sports teams and 1000+ players
• Fully localized and pricing updates in 12 languages and 10 currencies
• Implementation of new design system
• Deployed on Amazon Web Services

I've helped MatchWornShirt to build their auction platform with Vue and WebSockets, which resulted in a 30% increase in user engagement and a 20% increase in auction revenue. This has led to a more interactive and engaging user experience and a more efficient auction process.

Visit: matchwornshirt.com

Project:

ABN AMRO

Enterprise Business, Architecture & Data Intelligence Portal

Executive management, Chief Architecture & Data Governance at a glance.

• Full-stack data platform development with Vue and Fastify
• Displaying 10.000+ performance indicators onto 1000+ business units.
• Graphing data lineage between 1000+ apps using Neo4J & CosmosDB
• Deployment on Azure Cloud

ABN AMRO's Clarity is a full-stack data platform that visualizes 5000+ applications and 1000+ business units. Using a graph database, it shows the data lineage between applications and business units, and provides insights into the performance of the applications. This has led to a more transparent and efficient data management process. The work on data lineage and complex relationships using Neo4J is highly relevant for building knowledge graphs, which are increasingly used in advanced AI systems and RAG architectures.

Visit: clarity.abnamro.com (internal)

Project:

Nationale Nederlanden

Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance Management Portal

Seamless and transparent management of risk assessments, impact analyses and compliance reports.

• Full-stack data platform development with Angular and Node.js
• Multi-user, multi-role platform spanning 5000+ applications in 10 countries
• Automated checklist implementation and validation for GDPR compliance
• Deployment on Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform

NN Group's SECA is a full-stack data platform that helps software application owners to correctly assess the risks and impacts of their applications. I helped to build the platform with Angular and Node.js with LoopbackJS, which has led to a more efficient and transparent risk management process.

Visit: seca.insim.biz (internal)

Project:

vatfree.com

Making VAT Refunds accessible for all

Effortlessly register your VAT refund claims and get your money back.

• Refund reclaim mobile app made with React Native
• Integrates 5000+ stores across the EU
• Real-time VAT refund calculator and receipt scanner
• Custom-built backoffice portal with Angular and Express
• Hosted on Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform

I've helped vatfree.com to build their refund reclaim mobile app, which has receipt scanning and real-time VAT refund calculation. This has led to a more efficient and user-friendly refund process. The backoffice portal was built with Angular and Express, which handles 1000+ refund requests daily.

Visit: vatfree.com

Project:

ING

Kassa Compleet: One-stop Payment Solution for SMEs

Seamlessly integrate payment processing into your webshop or app

• Development, deployment and integration of credit-card based payment gateway
• End-to-end processing of VISA and Mastercard payment authorizations, clearing and settlements
• PCI-DSS compliant payment processing with 3D Secure for 2-step verification
• Integration with 1000+ webshops and apps, processing 800.000+ transactions monthly
• Built with Angular, Node.js and Python
• Deployed on Amazon Web Services

I helped ING to build their Kassa Compleet payment solution, offering SMEs a secure and reliable payment processing service. The solution directly integrates with the Mastercard and VISA gateway APIs, offering 3D Secure for 2-step verification, and is PCI-DSS certified.

About me

My journey in technology is driven by a passion for building intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. For over a decade, I've honed my craft as a full-stack software engineer, architecting and delivering robust, scalable web and mobile applications for a diverse range of clients, from dynamic startups to established enterprises.

This deep experience in building complex systems from the ground up now serves as the crucial foundation for my primary focus: Artificial Intelligence development. I leverage this comprehensive understanding of software architecture, data flow, and user experience to design and implement sophisticated AI solutions, specializing in LLM integration (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic, Llama), AI agent development, and practical machine learning applications. I'm not just adding AI; I'm engineering intelligent applications from a holistic perspective.

Beyond client engagements, I'm deeply invested in personal R&D projects exploring the frontiers of Machine Learning and AI Agent technology, constantly seeking new ways to create truly impactful tools.

Amsterdam is home, but I often wander through Asia, particularly mainland China, Taiwan, and Japan. When I'm not coding, I enjoy honing my Chinese language skills, discovering the best local restaurants, and exploring the world on my bike.

How can I help?

Ready to harness the power of AI for your next project or enhance an existing one? Let's collaborate to build intelligent, impactful solutions.

I offer expertise in:

• AI-Powered Chatbots & Conversational AI: Designing and developing intelligent chatbots, virtual assistants, and sophisticated conversational interfaces using LLMs (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic, Llama).
• AI Application & Agent Development: Building custom AI solutions and intelligent AI agents tailored to your specific needs.
• Machine Learning Solutions: Implementing models with Tensorflow & PyTorch, developing RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems, and managing data pipelines for AI.
• AI Strategy & Consulting: Advising on leveraging AI to achieve business goals, identifying high-impact use cases (including chatbot applications), and designing AI project roadmaps.
• Full-Stack Development for AI: Crafting robust backends, intuitive frontends, and scalable infrastructure for AI-powered applications, including chatbots.
• API Design & Integration for AI Systems: Connecting AI models, chatbot platforms, and services seamlessly with your existing or new platforms.
• AI-Driven Research & Prototyping: Exploring novel AI concepts (including next-gen conversational AI) and rapidly building proof-of-concepts.
• Technical Leadership & Coaching: Guiding teams in AI, modern web development, and conversational AI best practices.

Based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, I'm available for consultancy, project development, and collaborative ventures.
I'd love to hear about your vision – let's get in touch!