Nothing moves me more than making something and watching it work.
That has always been the case, and it stays the engine. But what
really gets me out of bed now is a responsibility I feel growing
heavier. AI is coming into every company one way or another, and how
that happens makes all the difference. Whether it makes people
stronger, or leaves them behind.
What guides me through it is one conviction. Technology should make
people better, not replace them. The difference lies in how you
design it and whether you bring people along, from Annie at
reception to Johan in the boardroom. That is where I want to be a
beacon. Someone who does not do it over people's heads, but with
them.
Work I take seriously, myself a little less. Clear agreements and
working without fuss, that is what I like, and if something can be
better I say so. It makes the work sharper, and me too. I learned
this craft by doing it in production every day. Honestly, I was
already doing the right things before I knew what they were
officially called. Letting go before something is truly finished
still stays hard for me. But if that is my worst vice, I think I
get away with it.
Outside work, a family in Amsterdam keeps my feet on the ground. In
my free time you will find me hiking, travelling, or somewhere
enjoying a good meal. Gaming has been with me since the Atari. Easy
to work with, and always curious about what is new. Mind and body
stay sharp by keeping busy. The day I stop is the day my battery is
empty.
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