Tom · Independent developer · Maastricht, NL

Thoughtful software.
Built to last.

20 years of turning ideas into working products. I combine deep technical experience with architecture, design and usability to build flexible solutions that stand the test of time.

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01 / Selected work

Ideas made real.

From industrial access management and robotics to AI filmmaking and learning experiences. A selection of client work and independent explorations.

Illustrative blue-hour industrial facility, not a photograph of the client site
FEATURED PROJECT · INDUSTRIAL SOFTWARE

Industrial Access & Safety Management

Designed and developed a comprehensive platform supporting access management, safety training and vehicle management at one of Europe’s largest industrial sites.

The system connects personnel qualifications and training requirements with physical access permissions, using electronic keys to control entry to authorized areas. It also supports vehicle management and related operational processes.

Built for a complex industrial environment where safety, reliability and flexibility are essential.

Role: Software architecture, full-stack development and ongoing platform development.

Further details are confidential under NDA. Image is illustrative.

Director application showing a Damen Naval e-learning project, AI-generated scene and video format controls
AI filmmaking · Independent project

Director

An AI-powered filmmaking tool that turns ideas into structured scenes, camera shots, keyframes and generated video. It combines cinematic principles with generative AI to support visual consistency, camera composition and a guided production workflow. Product concept, architecture, UX and full-stack development.

In development · Case study coming soon
Browser-based industrial robot control system
Motorcortex · Industrial robotics

Robot control system

Designed and developed a browser-based platform for controlling and programming industrial robots. Real-time communication, interactive 3D visualization and cloud-based configuration management come together in a single interface.

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Visual zero-code interface builder with industrial control widgets
Vectioneer · Visual tooling

Zero-code interface builder

A drag-and-drop environment for building real-time control interfaces, from charts and inputs to joysticks and interactive 3D visualizations. Designed to evolve as the product grows.

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Online learning platform interface for University of Westminster
University of Westminster · Education

Online learning platform

Led the design and development of a tailored learning platform, bringing together content management, a polished interface and a strong focus on usability throughout the learning experience.

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ASML company simulation dashboard
ASML · Collaborative simulation

Company simulation

A multiplayer business simulation that keeps participants synchronized in real time. Interactive dashboards help teams see how their decisions affect other departments and the bigger picture.

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Coca-Cola margin optimization game
Coca-Cola · Interactive learning

Optimize margin game

A multiplayer experience built to explore product margins and commercial decision-making. Delivered under a tight timeline while adapting to evolving requirements.

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02 / Profile

20 years of experience.
Still curious about what's next.

My work sits at the intersection of engineering, product thinking and the people who use what we create.

01

Development

I turn ideas into working products, from the first prototype to production. I enjoy the entire process, from solving technical challenges to refining the smallest details.

02

Architecture

I design systems with the future in mind. Thoughtful architecture creates room for change, keeps complexity manageable and makes products easier to extend.

03

AI & Innovation

I actively explore how AI can improve development and enable new kinds of products. From intelligent workflows to generative applications, I'm interested in making new technology genuinely useful.

04

Usability & Design

Technology is only successful when people can use it. I care about intuitive interactions, thoughtful design and creating experiences that feel natural.

03 / About me

A little about the T in Tom.

Hello, my name is Tom, and the T says a lot about how I work.

The vertical line represents depth. With 20 years of development experience, I know how to turn complex ideas into flexible, reliable software that works today and continues to work years from now.

The horizontal line represents people. I enjoy working alongside designers, marketers, strategists and fellow developers, connecting different perspectives to create something better together.

Based in Maastricht, I work with teams and clients who value quality, curiosity and long-term collaboration.

04 / Experience

Two decades of building,
learning and evolving.

2009 — Present

Vagebond

Independent full-stack developer and technical partner for clients and creative teams.

2009

10pix

Application development.

2008

Studio Mariscal

Application development.

2005

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences

Communication & Multimedia Design.

Selected clients

ASMLINGCoca-ColaVectioneer / MotorcortexUniversity of WestminsterOnline Laser CuttingVodafone
05 / Contact

Let's build something
worthwhile.

Have an idea, a technical challenge, or a project that could use an experienced developer? I'm always interested in meeting people who care about creating great products.

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