Jan de Vries is a seasoned community leader with over 15 years of experience building thriving, impact-driven communities. As Community Team Manager at Mendix, he leads a global team to scale the Mendix developer ecosystem through MVP programs, hackathons, meetups, certifications, and events that empower users to create real-world value.

Jan is passionate about using the power of community and developer relations to spark innovation and sustainable growth. Whether he’s hosting events with industry leaders or designing programs to drive adoption, Jan focuses on enabling people to “make things better”—through technology, collaboration, and shared purpose.