Who I Am
Languages have fascinated me for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a small town in the south of the Netherlands, near the German border, I was immersed in languages from an early age.  Our family television picked up more German channels than Dutch ones, so I spent my childhood watching iconic 1980s series like Knight Rider, The A-Team, and The Dukes of Hazzard - all dubbed in German. While I didn’t appreciate it at the time, looking back, it was an excellent foundation for learning German later in life.

My love for languages grew even stronger thanks to my American uncle. Since the age of eight, we’ve corresponded in English, which sparked my curiosity to explore other languages. When the time came to choose a field of study, I decided to embrace something different and learn Portuguese.

During my studies, I had the opportunity to live abroad, and Portugal - especially the city of Oporto - captured my heart. I fell in love with the culture, food, and wines and formed lifelong friendships. To this day, I return whenever I can to reconnect with the people and places that made such a lasting impression on me.

On the personal side, I’m a husband and proud father of two daughters. I’m passionate about history and spend a lot of time reading about World War II, the Vietnam War, and historical events in general.

Music plays an enormous role in my life - not a day goes by that I don’t listen to it. I’ve been playing bass since I was 14 and currently play in two bands. One of these bands has been going strong for over 25 years with my best friends, and it’s been an incredible journey of friendship and creativity.

When it comes to entertainment, I’m a huge fan of movies and TV series. I particularly enjoy shows with historical settings, such as Da Vinci's Demons, Black Sails, and Peaky Blinders, but I also love modern series like Gomorrah, Narcos, and Cobra Kai.

Finally, I’m an avid sports enthusiast and enjoy attending football games with friends whenever I get the chance.

Languages, history, music, and storytelling are all part of who I am - and they inspire me to bring the same passion and attention to detail to every translation project I take on.