Head of Technology
Request an introI'm a tech enthusiast and ex-lawyer based in Rotterdam. I started as a software engineer, took a detour through law, and eventually realized I'd rather build tools than draft contracts about them. My career has zigzagged a bit: I founded a digital agency, got curious about law, and spent years as a technology lawyer at a big law firm. That gave me a front-row seat to how legal professionals actually work, and more importantly, where they get stuck. Now I'm back on the tech side as Head of Technology at HVG Law, EY's strategic partner in the Netherlands, and I'm an AI Business Fellow at Perplexity. My time is split between practical AI implementations, mentoring startups focused on social impact, and writing and speaking about legal tech. Over the past few years, I've evaluated dozens of legal AI tools, built multiple internal prototypes, and created a benchmark to test how much difference there is between generic AI solutions and purpose-built legal ones. Spoiler: the gap is often smaller than vendors would have you believe. When I'm not teaching tech to lawyers, you'll find me building a homebrew pinball machine at a local hacker collective (my dad handles the electronics while I do the code), experimenting with holographic art installations, or playing basketball. I also have strong opinions about sustainability, so ask me about them at your own risk.
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