What I’m Doing Now

Maturity Dashboard

Self-assess your portfolio’s evolution across key areas. Updated quarterly.

Accessibility

80%

+10% YoY

Performance

A (Lighthouse)

+5 pts

Automated Testing

60% Coverage

+20%

CI/CD Automation

Enabled

Stable

Branding & Storytelling

Evolving

+1 new case

Azure Best Practices

Adopted

+2 WAF pillars

Based on Azure Well-Architected Framework, web best practices, and personal growth milestones.

Portfolio Maturity Assessment

Design and AestheticsAverage: 4.00/5
Visual Appeal4/5
Clean, modern, professional aesthetic. Consistent and visually appealing colors/typography.
Consistency4/5
Design elements are used consistently throughout the site.
Layout4/5
Intuitive, easy to navigate, clear structure.
Typography4/5
Well-chosen, readable, complements design.
Imagery4/5
High-quality images effectively showcase projects.
Recommendation: Introduce more creative design elements and animations to make the site visually distinctive.
Content QualityAverage: 3.80/5
Clarity4/5
Information is clear and easy to understand.
Relevance4/5
Content is relevant, showcasing a variety of projects.
Depth3/5
More detailed case studies could provide deeper insights.
Writing Quality4/5
Professional, error-free writing.
Multimedia4/5
Images and videos enhance the content.
Recommendation: Enhance project descriptions with more detailed case studies and add more multimedia content, such as videos and interactive demos.
User Experience (UX)Average: 3.60/5
Navigation4/5
Clear menu and logical structure.
Mobile Responsiveness4/5
Good experience on different devices.
Load Times4/5
Fast load times and good performance.
Accessibility3/5
Generally accessible, but minor improvements possible.
User Feedback3/5
Limited opportunity for user feedback.
Recommendation: Address minor accessibility issues to ensure the site is usable by all visitors, including those with disabilities.
Technical ImplementationAverage: 4.80/5
Modern Technologies5/5
Uses modern web technologies effectively.
Code Quality5/5
Clean, well-structured, maintainable code.
SEO Optimization5/5
Well-optimized for search engines.
Security5/5
Security measures in place for safe browsing.
Performance4/5
Optimized for fast load times and smooth performance.
Recommendation: Continue following best practices and monitor for new web and Azure security standards.
Interactivity and EngagementAverage: 3.00/5
Interactive Elements3/5
Some interactive elements, but more could be added.
User Engagement Features3/5
Contact forms and social media integration present.
Feedback Mechanisms3/5
Limited feedback mechanisms for comments/ratings.
User Interaction3/5
Moderate interaction; potential for more engagement.
Personalization3/5
Limited personalized elements.
Recommendation: Add more interactive features like user comments and ratings to increase engagement.
Innovation and CreativityAverage: 4.00/5
Unique Features4/5
Unique features set the site apart.
Creative Presentation4/5
Creative and engaging project/service presentation.
Cutting-Edge Technologies4/5
Uses modern tech, but more AR/VR possible.
Innovation in Design4/5
Innovative design and UX, room for more creativity.
Future-Proofing4/5
Designed to be adaptable to future trends.
Recommendation: Explore the use of cutting-edge technologies like AR/VR to showcase projects in a more immersive way.
By implementing these recommendations, Menno Drescher's portfolio site can achieve a higher level of excellence and stand out as a benchmark in portfolio design.

Learning

  • Deepening expertise in Azure cloud architecture and best practices
  • Exploring advanced data visualization with D3.js and React
  • Experimenting with AI/ML integrations in web apps

Current Projects

  • Enhancing my portfolio with interactive dashboards and a maturity self-assessment
  • Writing blog posts on web security and modern authentication
  • Contributing to open-source HR analytics tools

Focus Areas

  • Accessibility and performance optimization
  • Automated testing and CI/CD improvements
  • Personal branding and storytelling

Recently Read / Watched / Attended

  • Azure Well-Architected Framework documentation
  • React Advanced Patterns (video series)
  • Next.js Conf 2024 highlights

Inspired by nownownow.com. Last updated: April 2025.