About Me

Data & AI Technology Lead, AWS Cloud Architect, and Tech Enthusiast

Hello, I'm Jacob 👋

I'm a Data & AI Technology Lead based in The Netherlands, working at Schuberg Philis.

I lead data and AI initiatives, bringing together cloud architecture, machine learning, and data engineering to deliver mission critical solutions. Since March 2021, I've been part of the AWS Community Builders program. My current focus areas include:

  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Data Engineering & Analytics
  • IoT Solutions
  • Cloud Architecture on AWS

My Projects

  • The Art of Agents — Exploring the world of AI agents, patterns, and autonomous systems
  • Neon Arcade — A free browser-based gaming platform with 76+ instant-play games

IoT Projects & Hardware

I'm passionate about IoT and enjoy working with various development boards. Here are some of my favorite pieces of hardware:

M5Stack Core2 for AWS

M5Stack Core2 for AWS IoT Development Kit

An IoT development kit specifically designed for AWS IoT projects

WT32-SC01

WT32-SC01 Development Board with touch screen

A versatile ESP32 board with a touch screen display

AWS Certifications

I maintain several AWS certifications and continuously work to expand my expertise. Here's my current certification stack:

Learning Resources

To stay current with AWS technologies and prepare for certifications, I rely on:

  • A Cloud Guru for structured learning paths
  • Tutorials Dojo by Jon Bonso for practice exams
  • AWS whitepapers, blogs, and technical documentation

What's Next?

I'm exploring the rapidly evolving intersection of AI and data engineering, with a focus on:

  • Generative AI & LLM integration in enterprise workflows
  • Scalable data platforms on AWS
  • AI-driven IoT solutions
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