Amthonie
Software Engineer & Home Automation Enthusiast
Naarden, The Netherlands
I’m Amthonie, a PHP-focused software engineer living in Naarden. I work in travel technology, and in my spare time I enjoy tinkering with smart home automation and spending time in nature. In both life and tech, I try to keep things local, private and sustainable, and I pick up new things as I go. I’ve learned to build things that actually add value, because I’ve lost enough time on features that looked nice but didn’t help anyone.
nihil invitus facit sapiens
necessitatem effugit, quia vult quod coactura est.
A wise man does nothing against his will; he escapes necessity because he wills what he will be forced to do.
Updates
All updatesEva's 450 km charity walk — €764 raised so far
My friend Eva is walking 450 km across Swedish Lapland for rare blood disorders. She's just past halfway to her €1500 goal — please chip in if you can.
A little corner of the web to call my own
For a long time my domain just redirected to a Gravatar page. As a developer, it was high time I built something of my own — so here it is.
Links
450km sponsor walk for rare blood disorders
Sponsor my friend's massive 450 km charity walk through Swedish Lapland. All proceeds go directly toward research and support for rare blood disorders.
Stichting Zeldzame Bloedziekten (SZB)
Because rare conditions affect fewer people, they are often overlooked and underfunded. Join us in supporting the people affected by rare blood disorders, raising awareness, and promoting research.
Goois Natuurreservaat
They maintain and protect the nature of 't Gooi, the region around Naarden, keeping the woodlands, fields, and drifting sands I so love to walk through in good condition.
Visit Naarden
Explore the cobblestone streets of Naarden, one of Europe’s best-preserved star-shaped fortified towns. Learn about its rich history at the Dutch Fortress Museum, take a boat trip on the moat, or discover the nearby Naardermeer nature reserve. Afterwards, unwind at a cosy café within the ramparts or in neighbouring Bussum.
Home Assistant
Open source home automation that puts local control and privacy first. Powered by a worldwide community of tinkerers and DIY enthusiasts. A happy user for over five years — it helps me control all the smart devices in my home and gives me insight into what's going on.
NextPax Travel Technology
NextPax helps holiday homes, hotels, and flats show up on booking sites all over the world. Instead of updating each site by hand, everything stays in sync automatically — so they get more bookings with far less manual work. My employer since 2017.