Now · A snapshot, in the spirit of Derek Sivers
What’s front and centre right now
This page provides a snapshot of what’s currently front and centre in my life — work, learning, reading, and where I am. It changes as life does.
Updated 3 July 2026Ridderkerk, Netherlands
Current focus
1 April 2025 to now
PhD researcher, Electrical Engineering — TU DelftApr 2025 – present
Research on 150–170 kV GIS, SF₆-free switchgear, TRV, SOV, VFTO, and insulation coordinationResearch scope
Completed a 13-month data science courseRecently
Completed an MBAMay 2026
Building engineering and education servicesOngoing
Status board
Learning · Reading · Body · Location
Learning
Dutch
Plus machine learning and Python — a current area of focus alongside the research.
Reading
Poor Charlie’s Almanack
The essential wit and wisdom of Charles T. Munger.
Listening
Podcasts
Mostly entrepreneurial podcasts.
Physical preparation
Cycling every day
About 2.5 hours on weekdays — a 48 km round trip.
Also working on
Being a good networker
Deliberately building and maintaining a professional network.
Location
Bolnes, Ridderkerk
Home in Ridderkerk with my family (wife and daughter); work at TU Delft, Delft.
Previously
Roles that led here
Electrical building services consultantDesign, documentation, and review workConsulting
Enhanced Education GroupSold my physical bookshop to focus on growing the platformFounder
Professional training — AutoCAD & Electrical Building ServicesTrained practising professionalsTrainer
Updated 3 July 2026, from Ridderkerk, Netherlands