About Me
Introduction
I am Thijs Hagens. I am a man with high curiosity and an avid coffee and cat meme enthusiast. I like going out for runs hikes journeys in nature and historic cities!
I am interested in physics, computing, and electrical engineering. I teach myself skills needed to make creative solutions and develop products.
My journey
I started my journey as a developer around 10 years ago. What began as community management quickly evolved into building tailored systems and unique functionality. These custom plugins and software helped set my community apart and provided a differentiated user experience.
At the same time I contributed to open source projects, with the occasional commission
Over time, I developed a strong interest in backend development, automation, and building practical solutions that solve real user problems. I enjoy working on projects where I can combine technical problem-solving with product thinking — not just implementing features, but creating functionality that adds genuine value and helps products stand out.
I’m particularly motivated by opportunities to design scalable systems, improve workflows, and develop custom solutions that go beyond off-the-shelf approaches.