BUILDER · ENGINEER · NETHERLANDS
Human, Builder, Serial Hobbyist.
Hi, I'm Ovie. This is my digital space—a place to share my work and interests
Now — April 2026
Contracting on cloud-infrastructure tooling and building sounddojo—a Swift companion for piano practice—on the side. Based in Utrecht.
Work & Projects
I believe technology, when wielded with intention, is the most powerful tool for solving human challenges.
Here are a few projects where I've experienced this firsthand, from building complex business management systems to exploring new ways of shared human experiences.
SoundDojo
Native Swift app for piano practice — spec‑first gameplay model, built ground‑up. Current main build.
Open SoundDojoBigPerspective
Tool for tracking how critical assets — oil, metals, grain, chips — flow between countries, and when those flows come under pressure. I built it because understanding squeezed supply chains explains a lot of what nation‑states actually do.
Kindling
An experiment in whether community and structure can help people actually stick to their goals. Platform for shared, guided routines — you join, show up, see others show up.
ChatWrapped
Your WhatsApp, as a story — turn a chat export into shareable stats on reply speed, night‑owl energy, and who starts the chaos.
Bird Box
Bird's all‑in‑one app for running a small business — invoicing, CRM, projects, payroll, messaging, all in one place. Worked on it full‑stack for three years until June 2025, shipping features end‑to‑end across the web app and the platform underneath.
Pusher
Front‑end at Pusher — realtime APIs for chat, presence, and live data. Early developer‑experience work and four published tutorials. Pusher was later acquired by MessageBird, which became Bird, where I ended up working years later. Small world.
Eurail
Built timetable and trip‑planner features on eurail.com, the site a lot of Europe uses to plan rail travel. Frontend‑focused role in a large distributed team. My first job in the European market.
Explorations
The public workshop — open‑source experiments, tutorials, and half‑finished ideas. Currently a mix of Solana trading bots, AI meeting tools, and personal automation.
Beyond the Screen
When I'm not coding, I'm usually exploring other interests. Here's a glimpse into what's been on my mind lately.
Books & Reading
When I'm able to find the time, I love sinking into a good book.
Books that are able to craft a compelling narrative, that explore different realities, or that provide insights into the human condition are my favorites.
Media & Film
I enjoy a good story, whether it's a mind-breaking plot twist like in "Incendies" or a horror story like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind".
Hobbies & Creations
From tinkering with electronics to playing the piano, I love exploring new hobbies and sharing my creations.
I want to share more of my creative side here as a way to keep track of my progress and hopefully inspire myself whenever I feel stuck.
Let's Connect
I'm always open to talking with other builders, tinkerers, and potential collaborators. If my work or interests resonates with you, feel free to reach out.
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