Start with the user
I try to understand the job, the friction, and the context before deciding what to build.
About me
I like making complicated things feel clear.
I’m Akhil, a frontend and product engineer based in Amsterdam. Since 2018, I’ve worked on enterprise platforms and operational tools used in the real world, while building mobile products of my own.
I care about the details that make software dependable: clear interfaces, sound architecture, and understanding the problem before reaching for code.
- Based in
- Amsterdam
- Currently at
- Picnic Technologies
- Experience
- 8+ years
What I care about
How I approach the work.
Make complexity manageable
Clear interfaces and predictable flows matter, especially in data-heavy and operational products.
Build for real use
Good software needs to remain reliable, maintainable, and understandable after it ships.
Learn by building
Personal products give me room to explore mobile development, connected devices, and practical uses of AI.
What I do
The work I’m drawn to.
I’m at my best where product thinking and frontend engineering meet.
Frontend engineering
Complex Angular platforms, React admin tools, design systems, and data-heavy interfaces.
Mobile product development
React Native and Expo apps for both consumer products and operational teams.
Product engineering
Taking an idea through design, technical decisions, implementation, and a real release.
AI-enabled products
Exploring useful integrations with Apple Intelligence, Gemini, agent workflows, and connected tools.
Career at a glance
Different domains. The same interest in useful software.
My work has moved from client-facing tax products, through enterprise process-discovery software, to operational products used across fulfilment and last-mile delivery.
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H&R Block
Software Engineer
Soroco
Software Engineer
Picnic Technologies
Software Engineer
Beyond code
Usually making, tweaking, or planning something.
Coffee
Home espresso, new beans, and probably one more piece of equipment than I need.
Photography
Street scenes, small details, and the parts of a place people usually walk past.
Travel
Road trips, unfamiliar places, and finding good food along the way.
Tech & gadgets
Desk setups, connected devices, and figuring out how things work.
Want to work together?
I’m open to thoughtful product work, challenging frontend problems, and conversations about practical uses of AI.