Operational Depth

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Aviation professional, software developer, and cybersecurity student working across safety-critical systems, operational risk, and human factors.

Primary domain
Aviation operations
Technical domain
Software / cybersecurity
Current focus
Aviation cyber risk
Operating lens
Systems / human factors

Flight deck

My career began in the flight deck, operating in highly regulated, safety-critical environments where disciplined decision-making, risk management, and teamwork are essential. That operational mindset continues to shape how I approach every technical challenge — with structure, accountability, and a constant focus on reliability.

Software systems

Alongside aviation, I design and build software systems, developing full-stack applications and managing the infrastructure that supports them. I’m particularly interested in how well-engineered systems behave under pressure, how failures occur, and how thoughtful design can prevent them.

Underwater operations

Outside the flight deck and the terminal, I spend time exploring another demanding operational environment: the underwater world. Scuba diving shares many of the same characteristics as aviation — careful preparation, strict procedures, situational awareness, and a deep respect for the limits of human physiology and equipment.

Current study

I am currently working toward a BSc in Cyber Security, with the goal of applying cybersecurity principles within the aviation domain. As aviation becomes increasingly digital and interconnected, protecting operational technology and critical infrastructure is fundamental to safety.

What I write about

Thoughts and lessons from aviation, software, and cybersecurity — usually where complex systems, safety, and technology overlap.

  • Aviation operations and safety culture
  • Cybersecurity in critical infrastructure
  • Laravel and reliable software systems
  • Systems thinking and automation
  • High-responsibility operating environments
  • Technology through a risk lens

Colophon

This site is intentionally minimal: no JavaScript frameworks, no trackers, no cookies except the dark/light colour-mode preference. Just HTML, CSS, and carefully scoped server-rendered Laravel views.

Built with TailwindCSS and set in IBM Plex via Bunny Fonts.

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Experience

2008 - present

Airline Pilot (Airbus A330/A350)

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd · London Heathrow

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of long-haul commercial flights in accordance with international regulations and company procedures. Led multinational flight and cabin crews, managing operational decision-making, risk assessment, and passenger safety across global operations.

Human Factors Flight Safety Dangerous Goods Aviation Cybersecurity
2011 — present

Freelance Laravel Developer

Diverse clients · Remote

Built scalable Laravel applications and APIs for diverse clients, focusing on clean architecture, performance optimisation, and secure data handling. Managed end-to-end delivery from requirements analysis to production deployment and support.

PHP Laravel MySQL Docker
2004 — 2012

Full-Stack Developer & Linux System Administrator

G&S International · Roermond · On-site

Led the design, deployment, and operational support of full-stack applications and supporting infrastructure. Responsible for system security, scalability planning, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of development and operational processes.

PHP Linux MySQL Docker Perl

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Education

2020 — present

BSc Cyber Security

The Open University · United Kingdom

Studying cybersecurity principles including network security, secure systems architecture, risk management, and protection of critical infrastructure, with a focus on IT applications.

2007 — 2008

Integrated ATPL(A)

CAE/NLS · Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

Completed integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) training covering advanced aircraft systems, flight operations, aviation law, meteorology, navigation, and multi-crew coordination.

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Skills

Programming Languages

PHP Go Python JavaScript Rust SQL Bash

Frameworks & Tools

Laravel Django Vue.js Docker Kubernetes Terraform

Languages

Dutch English

Aviation

Human Factors Aviation Cybersecurity ETOPS

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