Summary
Maarten Smeets is a hands-on Data and Software Consultant with over a decade of experience architecting secure, high-performance systems across government, utilities, and enterprise sectors. He blends deep middleware, Oracle and Java heritage with modern AI-centered engineering, building Python tools that leverage LLMs, RAG systems and Stable Diffusion for practical codebase analysis and creative workflows. As a former department lead and principal consultant, he drives CI/CD, integration and performance improvements while keeping delivery pragmatic and measurable. Based in Groningen, he regularly scouts and explains AI advances through company-wide updates, bridging research and production-ready automation. Beyond engineering, he also explores AI-assisted digital art, demonstrating a rare mix of technical rigor and creative experimentation.
10 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
MSc/Drs Biology, MSc/Drs Biology at University of Groningen
Gymnasium, Gymnasium at Nienoord College Leek
Dutch, English