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Software Engineering Manager at Scopus AI and LeapSpace (Elsevier AI solutions) based in Amsterdam. With 22+ years of programming experience and 12+ years in international companies across 3 countries, I specialize in building AI-powered systems, managing engineering teams, and architecting scalable solutions that drive innovation.

My journey in software engineering spans over two decades, evolving from a passionate programmer to a technical manager who shapes both technology and teams. Currently serving as Software Engineering Manager and Delegate Architect for Scopus AI and LeapSpace at Elsevier, I'm at the forefront of revolutionizing research intelligence through artificial intelligence.

Managing the technical vision and architecture of Scopus AI and LeapSpace—groundbreaking platforms that transform how researchers discover and engage with scientific knowledge. As delegate architect, I drive critical technical decisions, mentor engineers, and bridge the gap between innovative AI capabilities and production-ready systems.

Career Journey

2020 - Present

Software Engineering Manager & Delegate Architect

Scopus AI and LeapSpace (Elsevier AI solutions) • Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • →Managing the technical architecture of Scopus AI and LeapSpace, next-generation research intelligence platforms
  • →Building and scaling AI-powered features serving millions of researchers globally
  • →Architecting microservices infrastructure for high availability and performance
  • →Driving adoption of AI technologies (LangChain, LangGraph) in production systems
  • →Mentoring engineering teams and establishing best practices for AI/ML integration
  • →Collaborating with product and research teams to translate AI capabilities into user value
2017 - 2020

Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead

Zoover (acquired by TripAdvisor) • Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • →Led migration from monolith to microservices architecture
  • →Architected and implemented event-driven systems using Kafka
  • →Improved system performance and reduced latency by 60%
  • →Mentored junior engineers and established code review practices
  • →Introduced automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
2013 - 2017

Full Stack Engineer

Various International Companies • Middle East & Europe

  • →Built and shipped multiple production applications serving thousands of users
  • →Gained expertise in both frontend (React, Angular) and backend (Java, Node.js) technologies
  • →Contributed to open-source projects including Cordova plugins
  • →Developed strong foundations in web development and software architecture
2003 - 2013

Software Developer & Freelancer

Various

  • →Started programming journey with deep passion for problem-solving
  • →Worked on diverse projects across web, mobile, and desktop applications
  • →Self-taught multiple programming languages and frameworks
  • →Built freelance client base and delivered custom software solutions
  • →Developed strong fundamentals in algorithms and data structures

Expertise

Leadership & Team Building

  • •Managing diverse, cross-functional engineering teams across multiple time zones
  • •Building high-performing teams through mentorship and empowerment
  • •Driving technical strategy and architectural decisions
  • •Fostering innovation while maintaining system reliability
  • •Creating cultures of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning

Architecture & System Design

  • •Microservices architecture and Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • •Cloud-native solutions on AWS and GCP
  • •AI/ML systems integration and scalability
  • •Distributed systems design for resilience and performance
  • •Event-driven architectures with Kafka and RabbitMQ
  • •Security-first architecture and zero-trust principles

Technical Skills

  • •Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, TypeScript, Python
  • •Frontend: React, Redux, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
  • •AI/ML: LangChain, LangGraph, LangFlow
  • •Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Redis, DynamoDB, OracleDB
  • •Cloud & DevOps: Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • •Observability: NewRelic, Grafana, Prometheus, Kibana

Engineering Philosophy

  • →Simple systems scale better than clever ones—clarity beats cleverness
  • →Observability is not optional—if you can't measure it, you can't improve it
  • →Security starts with architecture—build it in, don't bolt it on
  • →Documentation is a love letter to your future self—write it like someone's career depends on it
  • →Ship incrementally, learn continuously—perfect is the enemy of done
  • →Lead with questions, not answers—empower teams to discover solutions
  • →Mentor generously—your legacy is the engineers you help grow
  • →AI amplifies capability but doesn't replace judgment—stay curious, stay critical

Interests & Focus Areas

  • •AI Technologies and their impact on productivity and decision-making
  • •Building resilient, scalable distributed systems
  • •Domain-Driven Design and strategic architectural patterns
  • •Engineering leadership and team building
  • •Open-source contributions and community engagement
  • •Technical writing and knowledge sharing
  • •Cybersecurity and penetration testing (creator of popular security study notes)

Key Achievements

  • ✓Led architecture and development of Scopus AI, serving millions of researchers
  • ✓Managed and mentored diverse teams across multiple countries and time zones
  • ✓Created Penetration Testing Study Notes repository with 668+ GitHub stars
  • ✓Published multiple technical articles on Medium reaching thousands of developers
  • ✓Contributed to open-source projects including Cordova plugins
  • ✓Speaker and advocate for microservices, DDD, and AI-powered systems