Hi, I'm Herman: MSc. AI expert and strategist who connects stakeholders' domain knowledge with secure, technical solutions. I help organisations and teams grow through AI literacy & adoption, and ensure that AI is applied responsibly and with purpose, creating value.
I turn vision into strategy, and implementation into adoption.
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At its core
These represent my core values regarding AI.
Privacy and security are becoming increasingly important. Aligned with the GDPR and EU AI Act, I vouch for on-prem, private or European cloud solutions to keep control over our data.
Technology should empower people. Generative and Agentic AI can be incredible for reducing repetitive and administrative loads, given that you keep the right people accountable.
AI is not a magic wand that will solve all problems. You still need domain expertise and knowledge when, where and how to apply AI. I am not afraid to advise simpler solutions when suited.
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A selection of personal projects I've created in my spare time.
Have you dreamt of running AI agents on sensitive files without any risk of data exfiltration? Dream no further!
Picosa allows Pi coding agents to be securely sandboxed and containerized for offline Agentic AI workloads.
Fun fact: this website's 2026-redesign was assisted by only Picosa with local LLMs!
Find on GitHub
I love sharing knowledge with the world, that's why I've started this blog.
Expect to read about the human side of Artificial Intelligence, privacy, security and miscellaneous topics that intrigue me. It's also completely ad-free, and nearly all images were photographed by me.
Tip: refresh the blog for a new quote on top!
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Having learned to play piano via YouTube, I figured I'd improve the learning process by projecting Synthesia-like notes onto the piano.
I mounted a projector to my ceiling and developed software to fit a piano overlay onto the keys, connected via MIDI.
Learn more by checking the video.
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Words from colleagues and collaborators throughout the years.
We're thrilled to have Herman on our CSIRT-DSP team! He excels in our fast-paced environment and provides valuable continuity to our efforts. His exceptional communication skills make him a pleasure to work with, and his contributions have significantly strengthened our team.
I had the pleasure of working together with Herman - one of those minds you really want on your team. Sharp, clever, funny, full-on geek and has the ability to spark that extra bit of exploratory urge for AI and general IT fields in the people around him. I appreciated his clean code, great documentation and friendliness when working together. If I were throwing a team together, he's definitely a top asset to have.
Having interacted with Herman, I can attest to his impressive skill set in both data science and software development. His analytical abilities, coupled with his proficiency in Python programming, have proven invaluable in delivering cutting-edge solutions for complex business challenges. I would not hesitate to recommend Herman for any data-driven project.
