About Me

Click on my mini resume for the TLDR of me!

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Hey there!

I'm a design engineer who collects careers like Barbie! Currently founding AI startups and building epic RPG expansions.

I'm passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centered design. My journey spans from AAA game development to AI innovation, always with a focus on creating meaningful experiences that solve real problems.

When I'm not coding or designing, you'll find me planning my next career pivot or experimenting with the latest tech trends!

Henrietta
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That's Me!

The mastermind behind the chaos โœจ

Based in Ontario, Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Always ready for the next adventure, whether it's a new coding challenge, a design problem to solve, or a game world to build!

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Experience

From indie studios to AI startups
Founder & CEO
Skrimp AI
2025 - Present

Building an AI sous chef that revolutionizes meal planning and cooking for everyday people.

Technical Director
Path to Menzoberranzan
2025 - Present

Leading a 100+ person indie studio creating a 50+ hour expansion for Baldur's Gate 3.

AI Designer & Consultant
HalalMeals
Fall 2024 co-op

NLP workflows and ML models for personalized meal recommendations, achieving a projected 20% increase in user engagement retention through iterative development and optimization.

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Skills

JavaScript React Node.js
Frontend:
React Vue.js Three.js WebGL TypeScript
Backend:
Node.js Python PostgreSQL MongoDB
Other:
AI/ML Game Dev UI/UX 3D Modeling
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Projects

Cool stuff I've built
Skrimp AI Platform

AI-powered meal planning and recipe generation platform with smart grocery integration.

Magic Mirror (HtN 2024)

When online shopping isnโ€™t the fairytale you imagined, use AI to try a look before you buy.

Interactive Portfolio

This very website! Built with Three.js, custom animations, and lots of chaotic energy.

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Education

Learning never stops!
Interaction Design & Business
University of Waterloo

Focus on software engineering, AI, and human-computer interaction.

IB Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate

This internationally recognized program challenges students academically, fosters critical thinking, and promotes personal development.

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Contact

Let's connect!

Email:
henrietta@skrimp.ai

LinkedIn:
/in/henriettavanniekerk

GitHub:
/henliz

Location:
Ontario, Canada

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Fun Facts

The chaotic details that make me, me!
๐ŸŽฎ Gaming Enthusiast

Massive RPG fan - hence the Baldur's Gate expansion! Current obsession: indie games with innovative mechanics (Disco Elysium woo).

๐Ÿ“– Literature Nerd

Yes, I love reading and writing! Talk to me about the classics (Master & Margarita my beloved), contemporary fiction, or my own novel I'm working on for fun!

๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ Gym Rat

We go gym!! I've been training (injury recovery time not counted) since ~2021. There's nothing quite like the feeling of setting a new personal record after working up to it :)