Noel Tock
I enjoy building in chaotic environments, bypassing gatekeepers and keeping things open by default — in pursuit of a little more freedom for everyone. I co-founded Human Made, a WordPress company advancing open source, and the Volara Foundation, which supports frontline charities in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Originally from Switzerland, but often on the move.
Global
Open-Source & Tech
Keynote - WordCamp EuropeI co-founded 
Human Made, where I still work today. It's a global WordPress company advancing open-source and serving enterprise companies. The company has made significant contributions to WordPress, notably in the fields of the REST API, Security and other core parts of the project. I often speak at flagship WordPress events, either on the future of the industry or digital resilience.
Get my monthly thoughts on the cutting edge of WordPress with 
Word on the Future. I also build experimentation and personalisation with 
Accelerate.
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Humanitarian Aid
Evacuations - KupianskSince 2023, I've been in and out of Ukraine on the ground. As a volunteer, I was previously running evacuations with Dog Help Kharkiv. With an injury in 2025, I pivoted and scaled this impact by co-founding the 
Volara Foundation, which provides systemic support to multiple frontline charities operating in the Kharkiv region. I have also been a part of 
KLYN Drones, a non-profit supporting SSO, 3AB and other select brigades.
You can read about Volara initiatives by viewing our Field Reports.
Media mentions regarding Ukraine
Independent
Side Projects
Modic is a patient-built visual guide to Modic changes, MRI reports and treatment evidence. 
StashGrid is a browser-based designer for 3D-printable case inserts: pick a case, arrange your gear and export an STL. I also enjoy working on various agentic projects, mostly open source.