My Story
Welcome — I’m glad you’re here. This page is meant to give future employers or collaborators a glimpse into who I am, how I work, and what guides the choices I make in my professional life. Think of it as a small journey through my values, my background, and the way I weave my work into my broader life path. If something here resonates with you, I invite you to read on.
Why I Work the Way I Do
After seven years of working as a data engineer, I’ve learned at least one thing: I want to spend my time on work that genuinely contributes to a meaningful life. Not that I’m planning to stop working, but I’ve become intentional about choosing work that supports a lifelong path. At 33, I finally know what I want to become “when I grow up”: a wisdom-keeper — an old man with insight. Not as a title, but as a direction, a lifelong project that shapes everything in my days.
In practice, this means I’m available for up to 18 hours of work per week, fully remote, with flexible working hours, and a minimum rate of €32.50 netto. Work that fits within this structure gives me the space to invest the rest of my time in personal growth, experimentation, reflection, and exploring new ideas. That is what creates energy, balance, and the possibility to realize my full potential — both professionally and personally.
What I bring to the table is a unique combination of technical expertise and human understanding: seven years of experience in data engineering and BI (Python, Spark, SQL, Azure, Fabric, Qlik), web development (Python, Jinja, HTMX, MongoDB), and several years of experience in social work, personal development, and facilitating safe, connected workshops. I move comfortably between systems, data, and people — able to support operationally while also thinking along on a conceptual or visionary level.
In short: I’m looking for work that allows me to contribute real value while also walking my path of wisdom. Work I can do with focus, clarity, and joy — without attachment to status or extras. My primary intention is to earn a cost-covering income; everything beyond that is a welcome bonus.
If this story resonates, feel free to explore my CV or send me an email. From there, we can discover whether there’s a match — and who knows, perhaps we’ll soon share a cup of tea, virtually or otherwise.
Practical Notes
The mentioned hourly rate is a guiding estimate based on the minimum needed to cover my monthly expenses. I’m open to different forms of collaboration or employment; my preference depends on a few variables tied to the structure of the work. I'd typically spread my 16–18 hours over two or three days.
Warm regards,
Simon