I am a software developer with a formal education in electronic engineering.
I have worked on a wide variety of projects, from the technical implementation of psychological tests,
to the development of a role playing game with an AI dungeon master (back in feb 2023 when GPT first went live),
to developing high-capacity asset management systems.
Born a US citizen, now calling the Netherlands home, my journey has been anything but conventional. Between
ages 5-18, I attended 54 different schools—yes, really—perhaps explaining my adaptability and quick learning.
While my Electronic Engineering degree hasn't led me to design a single circuit, it laid the foundation for my
true calling: building robust technical systems. Since writing my first line of code for fun in 1996 and
professionally in 1998, I've architected three major systems (two full-stack psychometric testing platforms and
a backend/DevOps asset management system for public lighting) alongside countless smaller projects.
My professional superpower is asking the essential questions that others might overlook:
Is this the right thing to do?
What are the risks?
What resources will it require?
Will it advance our organizational goals?
How will customers respond?
Who needs to be informed?
What's our contingency plan?
How will we measure success?
Beyond tech, I've been a radio DJ, competed nationally in spoken word poetry (twice), designed a board game, and make a
veggie lasagna that's earned rave reviews. I worked at Prodigy Online just before the internet revolution and
provided tech support at a major US bank.
I'm seeking opportunities with purpose-driven organizations where I can leverage my technical skills and
strategic thinking to create meaningful impact. If you're building something that makes the world better and
need someone who combines technical depth with big-picture thinking, let's connect.
