18+ years of expertise — built on the floor, applied at the frontier.

Industrial Background

CNC Machining & Precision Engineering

Started as an apprentice at IHC Smith Kinderdijk — 4 days on the shop floor, 1 day theory. Progressed through conventional turning, milling, grinding, and CNC programming. Later worked at machine factories on components up to 1200mm diameter. Built a custom CNC milling machine from scratch using Fusion 360 and Mach3.

Laser Cladding & Welding Engineering

ERP, WMS & Operations

Project Management & R&D

Tech Stack

AI & Automation

  • LLM integration & RAG pipelines
  • Multi-agent architecture
  • n8n workflow automation
  • Prompt engineering
  • AI strategy & roadmapping

Backend, Frontend & Database

  • Laravel / PHP (advanced)
  • React / JavaScript
  • PostgreSQL & Docker
  • REST API development
  • Linux / VPS administration

Industrial Software

  • ERP: SAP, Exact, Prodist
  • WMS implementation & integration
  • CAD/CAM: Fusion 360, SolidWorks, hyperMILL
  • PLC Programming (Levels 1–3)

Certifications

European Thermal Spraying Specialist (2019)
PLC Programming Levels 1–3 (2021)
hyperMILL CAD/CAM (2021)
Agile, Scrum & Kanban (2024)
EU Drone Pilot License — EASA A1/A3 (2024)
Leadership & Management Training (2023)
VCA Full Safety (2016)
NIMA / SMA-A Sales (2010)
...and 16 more

Selected Projects

Laravel · PostgreSQL · Docker · Nginx

Industrial ERP Platform — Hornet Laser Cladding

Custom ERP and inventory system including BOM management, quote engine with branded PDF output, client portal, and full VPS deployment. Sole architect and developer.

Laravel · React · n8n · LLM APIs

VoidOS — AI Orchestration Platform

Multi-domain CMS with AI chat interface, multi-agent system (Scanner, Code, Test, Orchestrator), bilingual content pipelines, and unified messaging.

WMS software · ERP integration · Process redesign

WMS + ERP Integration — Lagersmit Sealing

End-to-end WMS implementation and ERP integration. Requirements, vendor coordination, go-live, and team training — alongside warehouse relocation with zero production downtime.

Prodist ERP · Process digitalisation · BOM structuring

ERP Restructure — De Zwaan Metaal

Full restructure of a legacy ERP system at a metal manufacturing SME. Digitised all paper workflows, standardised BOM structures. Measurable reduction in errors.