Hi, I'm Wouter Vernaillen
Enterprise Full-Stack Java Developer
Spring Boot, Vue/Nuxt & Angular, DevOps, Secure delivery, AI-enabled development.
About Me
I build robust web solutions from backend to frontend — bridging enterprise Java with modern JavaScript, and now embracing agentic workflows.
Loving every bit of it!
As a full stack developer with 25+ years of experience, I've gone from the first static HTML sites to cutting-edge web portals with seamless backend integrations.
I combine deep Java/Spring expertise with a passion for modern frontend development using Nuxt and Vue. Creator of WPNuxt, an open source module for headless WordPress with Nuxt.
I'm also a sound healing practitioner, an ecstatic dance DJ, and a trance dance facilitator. I run Harmonics.be — organizing events around sound, music, and movement.
I'm based in Belgium (Europe/Brussels timezone) and work primarily remotely, for Belgian and international clients alike.
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Creator & Maintainer of WPNuxt2019 - Present
Full Stack Developer at Opgroeien / Kind & Gezin2018 - 2019
Full Stack Developer at IDEWE2014 - 2017
Full Stack Developer at Kind & Gezin2013 - 2014
Lead Developer at Colruyt2010 - 2013
Portal Architect at Van Marcke2006 - 2010
WebSphere Portal Consultant at IBM2003 - 2006
Java Software Engineer at UPM-Kymmene2000 - 2003
Lotus Notes Developer at Atos Origin1999 - 2000
Lotus Notes Developer at Alcatel e-ComLatest Articles
Thoughts on development, open source, and the tools I use
Testimonials
Wouter's expertise in IBM Websphere portal helped us in reaching key projects. His ability to think user-led allows to work rapidly and meet expectations.
Björn Minne
Online Sales & Marketing Manager B2B at Van Marcke
Wouter is a dedicated professional with who I had the pleasure to work with on two strategic projects at Van Marcke. He was the go to IT professional and project leader. I would recommend him without hesitation.
Philip Borremans
Chief Social Media Officer & CSR Coordinator
Wouter's passion for technology and dedication to success have made and continue to make it a pleasure to work with him. The combination of a broad interest with deep knowledge & experience make for a great developer cocktail.
Jonathan Bosmans
Senior Consultant at IBM