I’m a software engineer based in the Netherlands. I write about building reliable software, the things I learn along the way, and everyday life—from engineering challenges to starting a new chapter in another country.
How I used an AI coding agent and ADB to simplify Google TV, replace the home screen, measure the result, and clean up SDR picture processing without root or destructive changes.
Engineering10 min read
A production-minded approach to idempotent APIs with Java, MySQL, and Hazelcast—without pretending a distributed cache can replace a database constraint.
Engineering15 min read
AI can write the implementation, generate the tests, and review the diff. When all three agree, it feels reassuring. But agreement is not the same as independent evidence.
Engineering9 min read
A few independent products and experiments I’ve built.
A rent-screening tool for renters in the Netherlands.
huurcheck.net
A playful map-based ranking game where people vote for their place in the Netherlands.
owntown.lol