Paul Spencer
Software engineer turned AI engineer.
30 years of building software. Now I fine-tune the models.
Three Decades of Excellence in Software Engineering
- Over 30 years of progressive growth, culminating in leadership roles such as Lead Emerging Technologies and AI Architect.
- Led LLM fine-tuning efforts using DPO and SFT techniques for Dutch language simplification.
- Deep experience in software engineering teams working in .Net and Java both independently and in Agile environments.
- Expertise across cutting-edge technologies like Kotlin Multiplatform, Language Workbenches (MPS) and AI integrations (OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Fal.ai).
- Master's Degree in Software Engineering from the University of Amsterdam, ensuring both technical and academic rigour.
Proven Impact Across Industries
Klinkende Taal
Fine-tuned LLMs for Dutch language simplification, improving B1 readability compliance from 12% to 76%.
Learn More →Podmorph
Designed and developed an AI-powered platform for podcast professionals, integrating services like OpenAI and Groq.
Learn More →VVZ App
Built a mobile App for compulsory care registration in the Netherlands under the WvGGZ laws.
Learn More →Khonraad
Delivered web portal solutions that managed the workflows for stakeholders of the Compulsory care laws.
Learn More →JewelSuite Ecosystem
Evangelized and extended the capabilities of a robust geoscience platform at Baker Hughes.
Learn More →Language Engineering
Advanced research and development in programming language design, focusing on type systems and language tooling.
Learn More →What Colleagues Say
"Paul brought exceptional innovation drive to our team during his time as Lead AI and Emerging Technologies Architect. His enthusiasm for AI innovation and pleasant collaborative style made him a pleasure to work with. Paul is both as a person and as a professional a great addition to innovative teams."Sander van de Merwe Business Area Director, Visma
"Paul was kind enough to offer his time before work hours to help me grasp programming fundamentals. He explained complex topics in simple terms, in a patient and relaxed manner. I believe beyond doubt that Paul will be invaluable to any team he goes to."Marcel Alim Product Manager, Baker Hughes
"Paul has a really solid grasp of programming fundamentals. He wasn't just writing code that worked; he was thinking about maintainability, testing, and how other developers would interact with his work. I'd without reservation recommend Paul for senior development roles."Andy Lambie Data Engineer, MostWare.Next
"Paul naturally stepped into a leadership role. What stood out most was his ability to lead through influence, not authority—people followed him because they trusted his vision. He was incredibly friendly, approachable, and brought a great sense of humor."Catrina Davis IT Project Management, Baker Hughes
"Paul built a working prototype within time and budget despite a very challenging context. He is extremely skilled at explaining complex technical tasks to non-technical people. He genuinely cares about solving the user's problem—this is the main reason I recommend him."Clare Spencer AI Product Manager
"Paul is an exceptionally skilled software engineer, with a deep passion for designing high quality reliable software. I will be forever grateful for the knowledge I gained attending Paul's coding dojos. His willingness to organise them during his free time is admirable."Mihai Todor Research Software Engineer
"Paul was often the first and only point of call required for support issues. His interest in newer, more productive technologies was always evident, and a migration of his skills to Windows and Web based products was a key step in his continued professional development."Roger Flatt Agile Developer & Scrum Master