Tim Damen
Frontend Chapter Lead & Accessibility lead at ABN AMRO
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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I'm a front-end developer from Amsterdam, NL. I am currently working for ABN AMRO. I'm also accessibility lead, leading a guild of 20 FE developers helping everyone create accessible web applications.
Qualifications: 10 years+ as front-end developer, BA in Computer Science, Vue.js certified, CPACC certified.
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The Importance of Soft Skills as a Developer in the age of AI-driven development
Title: The Importance of Soft Skills as a Developer in the World of AI Coding
Short Presentation Summary: Explore the important role of soft skills in the developing landscape of AI and coding. This talk will highlight how communication, leadership, and teamwork are becoming increasingly important for developers in the age of AI-driven development.
Talk/Workshop Description:
Key Message: Bridging the gap between technical expertise and soft skills in the AI-driven development world.
Table of Contents (Not Final):
Introduction to AI in Development
The rise of AI coding tools
Changing landscape for developers
Essential Soft Skills for Developers
Case studies
Communication
leadership
Collaboration
Teamwork
Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever
Navigating complex projects
Enhancing team productivity
Developing Soft Skills
Training and resources
Real-world applications
Balancing Technical and Soft Skills
Scaling a11y
Scaling a11y
Short description:
How does a big organization become accessible? Let's talk about a11y scaling strategies. To find out how to become accessible, and stay accessible.
Table of content (not final):
* Scaling a11y
* The impact of an accessible application
** what WCAG can do for you
** benefits of having an accessible app
* EU accessibility Act 2025
* A11y in a big organisation
* Stop releasing inaccessible features
** include people with disabilities
** inflation of HTML elements
** testing testing testing
** the accessible development cycle
* How to get started
Key message:
Giving dev teams/organisations a platform to get started actively fixing accessibility problems.
Keyboard accessibility & focus
Explore the importance of keyboard accessibility and effective focus management in creating inclusive web experiences. Learn how to make your interactive elements accessible to all users, regardless of whether they use a mouse. We will cover topics such as focus traps, navigation patterns, and practical techniques for implementing visible and consistent focus styles that comply with WCAG standards. By the end of this session, you'll have actionable strategies to make your web applications fully keyboard-accessible and understand the reasons behind each implementation decision.
Tim Damen
Frontend Chapter Lead & Accessibility lead at ABN AMRO
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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