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Who's in the suit? My name is Wessel!

This is my little corner of the internet where I share the things I'm passionate about. If you'd put a bunch of labels on me, I'd probably be an DevOps/GitOps/AI enthousiast, DX ambassador, backend engineer, progressive, neurodivergent night owl who likes to try to give back the world. This website describes what is important to me, and what I'm working on. Both in my professional life, and in my personal life. Want to get to know each other? Feel free to reach out!

Below you can find a few subjects that make up who I am, or at least, aspire to be.

Software Engineering

It's the core of who I am. I love to create new things, and I love to share them with the world. It's both my profession, and my passion!

Technology

I just love it. In every form. DevOps, GitOps, you name it. I'm all in. Smart home, smart work, smart everything. Robots? Cool!

Society & Democracy

I'm a big believer in the power of collective intelligence. I'm always looking for ways to improve the way we work together.

Cybersecurity

In an ever-growing digital world, cybersecurity is more important than ever. It's something everyone should be aware of, like washing your hands!

Data & Insights

No, I don't mean hoarding YOUR data. But I do love to analyze data and extract insights from it. Context matters, both in tech and in life.

Science & co.

I'm a big fan of science. Not just the hard sciences, but also the soft ones. Psychology, sociology, philosophy, you name it. I'm also a HUGE fan of Kurzgesagt - check them out!

Artificial Intelligence

We've all been blown away by the potential of AI. I'm just trying to make sense of it all. And I'm having a lot of fun doing it.

(Online) Gamer

Of course I'm a gamer. I've been playing games since I was a kid. I don't have a preferred genre, but I do have a preferred platform: PC.

Being a friend

I'm a big believer in the power of relationships. It's one of the most important things in life. Community is the nucleus of everything.

 

My orbit of projects

What do I actually work on?

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OpinionsBox

A platform for sharing and exploring diverse opinions. Engage in meaningful discussions and broaden your perspective.

Debate
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AdventureWorld

A PaperMC plugin that facilitates the creation and management of adventure maps, allowing teams to play and reset maps seamlessly without world resets.

Explore
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Wheering & Homeland

A website crafted for an artisan distiller, showcasing handcrafted liquors and providing an online platform for customers to explore and purchase unique spirits.

Sail to

Currently, Huddle is my full-time experience

Who gets the chance to work for a company that's creating a product that fully aligns with your own nucleus? I'm very lucky to be able to work for Huddle, a product that's creating a product that fully aligns with my own values and beliefs - creating communities and sharing knowledge (and is a part of the amazing Plug & Pay family).

And with SamenSlimmer.Online I try to make the digital world safer

With SamenSlimmer.Online, I'm trying to make the digital world a safer place. We're building a platform that empowers users to take control of their online presence and protect themselves from online threats, and actually take the fight to the scammers/phishers.

Previous headquarters

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Thoughts from the night

Late-night reflections on technology, life, and everything in between. Join me on a journey through the thoughts that emerge when the sun goes down.

Deep dives into tech and philosophy
Late-night coding adventures
Ideas that spark in the darkness
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