Who Am I?

What a lovely, almost existential question. The answer to this will undoubtedly continue to change in my life. Still, there are a few things I can mention.

I’m a calm person who values depth in conversations. When something’s going on, I listen attentively and think along with you. With a practical mindset, I hate bragging, rambling about nothing, and loafing around. “Just get on with it already 🧐,” I think to myself. If you ask me, I always give my honest opinion. Joining the herd isn’t my thing; they could all be wrong (or me, of course 😉). What did you say? Stop because it’s not working? No, I don’t think so. I’ll keep going until it does work, unless it’s clear it’s not worth the effort. So, a realistic perseverer.

In a world full of distractions, focus is incredibly important to me. A tidy, organized environment is essential. If I’m doing something, I want to do it well. I usually say no to meetings unless they really add value. Minimalism is a principle I hold dear: less is more. I often ask myself: what does this really add? How can I keep it as simple as possible? For this reason, I avoid social media.

In my free time, I enjoy walking in nature, reading, and exploring technology. My interests lie in productivity, health, and personal development. I also love building my own projects and experimenting with my homelab and Linux.

What Do I Do?

After obtaining my high school diploma, I’ve been on the path of a Software Engineer since 2020. So, I design, develop, and maintain digital solutions. This mainly involves constantly solving problems. That sounds problematic, but it’s definitely not. On the contrary, I love investigating, experimenting, and learning. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that I will never stop learning.

Developing software is a process of trial and error. Fall down, then get back up again. That’s taught me that failure is a sign of growth and an opportunity to learn something new. If something doesn’t work, I’ll keep puzzling until it does. And the sense of satisfaction when it finally clicks is fantastic. I believe that with enough willpower, time, and energy, a lot is possible.

Alongside my part-time job as a Software Engineer, I’m in the fourth and final year of my Computer Science studies at Avans University of Applied Sciences in Den Bosch.

I’d love to share the lessons, knowledge, and skills I’ve acquired throughout my life. Not only does it help me maintain my creativity and writing skills, but hopefully, it can also inspire and assist others.