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turning great ideas into reality - with teams that care - for people we honor
Hi! I'm Hannes – I'm a product builder.
Hi! I'm Hannes – I'm a product builder.
My focus is on web-based applications, though it is not limited to that.
I also co-create real-world products and experiences, as well as systems and cultures that sustain those products with love and dedication.
My core values lie at the intersection of technical excellence, user-centrism, and human collaboration.
With over 15 years of experience in product development, web engineering, open-source collaboration, and team building, I bring a unique ability to move through all layers of a problem.
From engineering challenges to cultural shifts, I help your team create lasting impact.
...I also surf, make music and help people through mental and emotional challenges.
What I stand for.
Building Trust and Responsibility
My work is guided by trust, honesty, and responsibility — both within teams and in the relationship with the people using our tools and products.
Human Connection and Creativity
I deeply honor the fundamental human needs for creativity and connection. This is reflected in every piece of work I do, whether I'm building processes, communities, APIs, or user interfaces.
Enabling Excellence
I believe excellence grows from a state of freedom, dedication, and self-actualization. Therefore my personal objectives are tearing down blockers, providing enablement, and fostering alignment.
Advocating for Quality
You can expect me to always advocate for security, usability, visual appeal, and accessibility of the products I work on — as well as the developer experience, performance, documentation, and reliability of the tools I create.
Balance and Perspective
I combine all of this with a bit of playfulness, a modern hippie mindset, a sense of depth, the realization that technology often distracts us from the beauty of the real world and a dance between over-engineering and pragmatism.
How we can work together
Engineering Excellence
Hands-on development and technical implementation.
150€/hour
- Enhance your product with senior-level expertise, solving complex challenges hands-on
- Improve workflows, user experience, and system architecture with practical solutions
- Empower your team with scalable and efficient engineering practices
Strategic Consultation
Perfect for teams seeking expert guidance and strategic direction.
200€/hour
- Gain a comprehensive assessment of your engineering team's current state
- Receive detailed insights into team dynamics, vision alignment, and project performance
- Get actionable recommendations and hands on support to align your technical processes with your business goals
Collaborative Pairing
Direct mentorship through pair programming.
170€/hour
- Level up your team by having me work in close pairing with up to two engineers
- Guide your team members through solving real-world challenges and sharing best practices
- Strengthen your team's confidence and expertise through tailored mentorship
Open Source Support
Sustainable development for open source projects.
130€/hour
- Ensure your open source projects thrive with my contributions and maintenance
- Benefit from high-quality, sustainable development that aligns with your goals
- Support the open source community while improving your tools
Eligible for Discounts?
Save up to 60€ per hour when these criteria apply to your organization
On-Site Work
Normally, I work fully remote in the CET timezone with teams that have established full-remote workflows or are ready to build those with my support.
Pro-Bono Availability
I reserve some of my time for projects with little to no budget. Let's talk when you have something in mind!
Right now I have very limited availability for pro-bono work. As I've spend quite some time and energy to those and some personal projects lately.
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