As a developer, I build Intelligenthive® on a daily basis. With a keen eye for both technology and ease of use, I make sure our platform not only works, but also feels logical. I get satisfaction from creating visible value for customers.
Early start
My day starts as early as 6 a.m.. My alarm clock rings, I stretch and start with a fresh walk with our dog, a Samson and Gert dog or an Old English Sheepdog. After a quick breakfast of yogurt with fruit, I start work at 7:00 am, from my home office in Harderwijk.
Focus Hours
Those early hours are golden. No distractions, full focus. I pick up on the code I was working on the day before, improve the underlying architecture and work on new features in the Intelligenthive®. Around 9 a.m., it’s time for the stand-up with the team. Short, powerful and exactly what we need to move quickly. Then I help a colleague with a technical issue. Sparring about the best approach and making choices. That is part of the job and important to me.
Progress without fuss
As a Senior Developer, I don’t work for one specific client, I build the Intelligenthive®. I focus on long term improvements, technical stability and simplicity. No unnecessary complexity, but a smart and user-friendly solution that really benefits customers. That is what gives me energy.
“Those early hours are golden. No distractions, full focus. I pick up on the code I was working on the day before, improve the underlying architecture and work on new features in the Intelligenthive®.”
Running and getting ideas
Around 12:30 I head out again. Three to four times a week I try to really get moving and go for a nice run. It’s my time to disconnect from the screen and let ideas simmer. Often the best insights arise just then, from technical refactoring to ideas on how we can support clients even better.
Afternoon of collaboration
After lunch, my focus shifts to consultations, code reviews and sprint planning. In the morning I create, in the afternoon I connect. This balance works well for me. My workday usually ends around 5 p.m.
Cooking as a day’s end
In the evenings, my wife and I cook together. No screens for a while, just slicing, stirring and catching up. Our signature dish? Lasagna, homemade of course, without packages. Then it’s time for relaxation: watching an exciting series or, like today, reading blogs about the latest technical developments. Especially in the field of AI, I am always curious.
What makes my workday successful?
When I have worked hard with colleagues on something new and we complete it together. That gives me real satisfaction. And when I feel that what I am building delivers tangible value to our customers, that makes my day. That’s what I do it for: using technology to make something visibly better.
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