About me?
Born in Normandy, France, I built my first websites as a kid and contributed to open-source projects, sparking a lifelong interest in tech. At 22, I moved to the Netherlands and began a career in E-Commerce and payments. I love self-improvement, both personally and professionally.
Tech Skills
- Strong skills in HTML and CSS for front-end development
- Growing experience with JavaScript
- 25+ years experience with Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, OpenSuse, Mandrake)
- Experience with RESTful API design and integration
- Expertise in payment gateways and fraud detection solutions
- Familiar with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Experienced with web platforms including WordPress and Shopify
- Proficient with developer tools: Visual Studio Code, Jupyter Notebooks, Postman
- Hands-on exposure to serverless and database platforms: Supabase, Firebase and Vercel
- Actively building projects with React and Next.js
My job history
- Solution Consultant at Accertify
- Risk Officer at Adyen
- Professional Services Consultant at Accertify
- Independent consultant with my company Byvry BV
- Payments and Anti-Fraud Manager at Richemont
- Fraud Analyst at Nike
I had the chance of working with some of the smartest and passionate colleagues. A shout-out to them, as I humbly became a mix of their great talents!
For my full work history, visit my LinkedIn profile
Why this website?
This site is my sandbox. Over the past 30 years, I’ve built countless websites and blogs, always for the joy of creating and improving my tech skills. There was a time when every curious web user had their own page. A time of raw HTML and CSS, before platforms took over. That spirit is still alive today, often called the Small Web. This site is my contribution to it. Here’s what you’ll find here:
- Press Hub: Before social media, many of us followed the news through RSS feeds. Tired of algorithm-driven feeds, I now curate about 50 sources — from global news to niche topics. This directory is public, so you can explore it too.
- Books I’ve read: Because books are best remembered when shared.
- Websites I value: A mix of recommendations and public bookmarks.
- Web Apps I build: My proudest is my “Daily OS,” a Life Operating System I use to consciously manage my time, goals, fitness, and focus. Currently behind credentials and a great tech playground (React, Supabase, webhooks, many external API calls, authentication...).
By building in public, I hope to inspire others to do the same. Even if just one, the web gets a little better.