About

About

Rick Jonkman is an Amsterdam-based Fullstack DevOps Engineer specializing in Go, Kubernetes, and scalable cloud infrastructure. I focus on engineering highly scalable, resilient cloud infrastructure and high-performance applications. I specialize in designing distributed systems that bridge the gap between rapid development and robust operations at scale.

Leveraging modern stacks with Go, Kubernetes, and React, I am passionate about optimizing complex cloud architectures, automating deployment pipelines, and building intelligent observability tools to drive next-generation technology platforms forward.

Experience

Experience

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Software Engineering Intern · RDW

Designed and built an on-premise real-time monitoring solution (Proactive WinFrame Monitoring Dashboard) using ASP.NET Core, React, and OpenTelemetry. Implemented an automated ensemble anomaly detection system utilizing ML.NET and statistical models to transition from reactive to proactive system management.

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Software Engineer · Smart Fulfilment

Developed a proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS) to optimize internal logistics and scalable order processing. Set up e-commerce synchronizations with platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, and bol.com for real-time inventory and order management. Built integrations with external partners such as PostNL for automated shipping and return flows.

Mar 2021 - Jun 2026
Software Developer · Freelance

Provided freelance software development and consultancy services, designing tailored technical solutions.

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Software Engineering Intern · DevOps Company

Designed and built a "Self Operating Testing Computer" in Amsterdam that analyzes applications, generates tests using AI, and then executes the tests with AI assistance. Developed standardized testing environments for faster and more reliable deployments.

Education

Education

Hanzehogeschool Groningen

Bachelor's degree, Informatica (Software engineering)
Minor, IT Management