Freelance software developer · technical leader

Turning complex technology into software that works for the business.

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Sander Hahn

Hello, I’m Sander Hahn. As a software developer and technical sparring partner, I help companies build new products, modernise core systems, and make architectural decisions that last.

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Available for technical leadership, partnerships and consulting

Currently

What has my attention now.

  • Integrating and refining the TODO workflow.
  • Applying and comparing Claude, Codex and Gemini in practical development work.
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Technical range, entrepreneurial mindset.

With over twenty years of experience, I move comfortably between product, architecture and delivery. I thrive in greenfield projects and complex environments where legacy systems, integrations and business processes meet. My approach is curious, pragmatic and focused on visible progress.

20+years of experience
15+organisations
MScComputer Science · VU Amsterdam

Systems with real operational impact.

01

KPN · 2022—2026

Live

Network provisioning at scale

Helped build a platform that automates enterprise network and Voice over IP provisioning. React and ServiceNow on the front end, Python/FastAPI integrations with cloud APIs and Azure infrastructure through Bicep.

ReactPythonFastAPIAzureCI/CD
02

DPG Media · 2017—2018

Live

Video as a central platform

Worked on a greenfield video-as-a-service platform that allowed multiple media brands to integrate videos, channels and series while one central team continuously developed the platform.

ElixirPhoenixRailsPlatform
03

Various organisations

Shipped

Modernising without disruption

Renewed webshops, administrative backends, CRMs and workflow integrations—from consolidating authentication and orders to multitenancy, real-time communication and API-driven automation.

ArchitectureAPIsLegacyAgile

Broadly capable. Focused on what matters.

Technical leadership

Architecture decisions, engineering quality and team guidance.

Product engineering

From first prototype to a dependable production platform.

Integration & automation

APIs, workflows and infrastructure that connect systems.

Modernisation

Evolving legacy systems step by step with manageable risk.

TypeScript · JavaScript · Go · Python · Ruby/Rails · Elixir/Phoenix · PostgreSQL · Docker · Azure

A career built on adaptability.

2022—2026Software DeveloperKPNTelecommunications
2021—2022Freelance DeveloperCharper BonarooSoftware House
2018—2019Python / ServiceNow DeveloperDivider / KPNTelecommunications
2017—2018Elixir / Phoenix DeveloperDPG MediaMedia
2013—2015Freelance DeveloperHackers & Founders AmsterdamSoftware House
2000—presentSoftware DeveloperStartups, scale-ups and enterpriseSoftware House