Hello! I’m Peter van Onselen, a technology professional based in London, UK. I specialize in software development, technical leadership, and building innovative solutions that drive business value.

With 14+ years of software development and team leadership, I’m passionate about creating scalable, efficient solutions and mentoring the next generation of developers. My expertise spans across backend engineering, cloud infrastructure, and developer experience.

Current Focus: Staff Engineer at the Economist
Specialties: Backend Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS), Performance Optimization, API Architecture, Team Leadership & Mentoring


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