Maarten Smeets

Data and software consultant

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

About

Maarten Smeets is a technically driven software architect with a strong focus on delivering efficient and high-performance solutions. He is hands-on with technology and continuously seeks practical ways to improve workflows. With broad experience across different industries and customers, he adapts quickly to complex challenges. In recent projects, Maarten has developed Python applications that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) for codebase analysis, as showcased in his GitHub repositories and blog posts. He applies AI in a practical and innovative way, working with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, automation, and workflow optimization. He has also explored AI-driven image generation using models like Stable Diffusion and Flux. Maarten actively evaluates new AI advancements and shares insights through monthly company-wide AI updates. Specialties: Integration, Security, Performance, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, AI & Large Language Models (LLMs).

Experience

  • Data and Software Consultant at Researchable | Data-innovatiebureau
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Freelance Digital Artist at Fantasy Forge
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Creating Art using AI

  • Principal Consultant (via AMIS) at Stichting CIS
    Aug 2024 - Jun 2025 · 11 mos

  • AMIS (Full-time · 11 yrs 2 mos)
    • Principal Consultant
      Aug 2019 - Jun 2025 · 5 yrs 11 mos

    • Department Lead Software Engineering
      Dec 2021 - May 2024 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for the organisation of the department Software Engineering within AMIS

    • Senior Consultant
      May 2014 - Jul 2019 · 5 yrs 3 mos

  • Eneco (Contract · 2 yrs 7 mos)
    • IoT Architect (via AMIS)
      Nov 2022 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Lead Software Engineer (via AMIS)
      Jan 2022 - Nov 2022 · 11 mos