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Remote / Netherlands

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Available for projects -- Remote / Netherlands

I see a problem, I build a solution.

Fast.

AI Software Engineer with 7 years of full-stack experience. I build AI-powered systems, agentic workflows, and production-grade web applications.

Hugo Platret
Netherlands

Beyond the Code

I'm Hugo, a French developer who moved to the Netherlands 2 years ago. Although I'm immersed in artificial intelligence every day, I believe that even in a world soon driven by it, human connection matters more than ever.

Whether it's a coffee meeting or a video call, the best solutions come from real conversations -- so let's talk!

🇫🇷
Originally from France, now based in the Netherlands
Fluent in French and English
Always up for a coffee chat about AI, tech, or life in the Netherlands

About me

Full-stack developer with 7 years of engineering experience, with the last 2 years focused on agentic AI, LLM integration, and AI-assisted development.

I work hands-on with Python, Anthropic/Claude APIs, local LLMs, RAG systems, and custom MCP servers. I'm an expert Claude Code user and I follow new AI tooling closely -- because there's something new every day.

My engineering foundation is in PHP/Symfony, Docker, and cloud infrastructure -- giving me strong production instincts alongside my AI work.

7+
Years of Experience
2+
Years in AI/LLM
10+
Happy Clients
20+
Projects Delivered

Services

I help businesses leverage AI and modern web technologies to solve real problems. Here's what I can do for you.

Full-Stack Web Development

Custom web applications built with Django, Symfony, Laravel, or WordPress. From MVPs to complex platforms, I handle front-end, back-end, APIs, and deployment. Scalable architectures that grow with your business.

DjangoSymfonyLaravelWordPressReactNext.js

AI Readiness Audit

I analyze your existing workflows, data, and infrastructure to identify where AI can deliver real ROI. You get a clear roadmap with prioritized opportunities -- not a generic report.

Process AnalysisROI AssessmentStrategic Roadmap

Workflow Automation

Automate repetitive tasks with intelligent agents. From data processing pipelines to email workflows, I build autonomous systems that handle the work while you focus on what matters.

Agentic WorkflowsProcess AutomationData Pipelines

Custom LLM Integration

Integrate large language models into your existing systems. Fine-tuning, RAG pipelines, prompt engineering, and custom MCP servers that securely connect AI to your business data.

Claude APIOpenAIRAGFine-TuningMCP Servers

AI Chatbots

Custom chatbots trained on your content that actually understand your business. Deployed on your website or internal tools, with accurate answers instead of generic AI responses.

ChatbaseCustom TrainingWebsite Integration

AI-Assisted Development

I use AI as a core part of how I engineer products. Claude Code, agentic workflows, and modern tooling to ship faster without cutting corners. Available for pair-programming and team upskilling.

Claude CodeAgentic DevTeam Training

Experience

AI Software Engineer

Zaamsflow (Freelance)
2025 -- PresentUtrecht / Remote

Consolidated 16 golf club websites into a single unified platform. Trained and deployed a custom AI chatbot fine-tuned on client content. Building web solutions from Django apps to scalable WordPress multi-site architectures.

PythonClaude CodeMCPAnthropic APIDjangoWordPressPHPSymfony

Back-End Web Developer

Rentman
2024 -- 2025Utrecht

Owned the entire Crew module of this event-industry SaaS. Designed a new HR system for holiday management and crew scheduling. Built an AI content generation feature. Refactored legacy APIs to typed Symfony objects. Scrum Master for a team of 5.

PHP 8LaravelSymfonyMySQLDockerAngularAWS

Full-Stack Web Developer

Tikamoon
2020 -- 2023Lille, France

Led a major platform migration: transferred 1M+ users to a new architecture. Restructured the entire product database through a clean REST API. Led front-end development and redesigned key product pages.

SyliusSymfony 6PHP 8DockerKubernetesGCPJavaScript

Junior Back-End Developer

Insitaction
2018 -- 2020Lille, France

Built back-end APIs and features using Symfony 4 / PHP 7, with React JS, Twig, and SCSS on the front end.

Symfony 4PHP 7React JSTwigSCSS

Tech Stack

AI & ML

Agentic AILLM Integration (ClaudeOpenAILlama)Custom MCP ServersRAGPrompt EngineeringClaude Code

Languages

PythonPHP 8JavaScriptTypeScript

Frameworks

SymfonyDjangoLaravelReactAngularNext.js

Infrastructure

DockerKubernetesGCPAWSMySQLRabbitMQCI/CD

Side Projects

Agentic AI

Van Builder AI

AI-powered app that generates a personalised van conversion plan (steps, materials, curated videos) based on car model, budget, needs, and style.

Working Prototype
Autonomous Agent

AI Invoice Negotiator

Agentic tool that takes an invoice and autonomously negotiates a better price via email with supplier support using multi-turn LLM reasoning.

Working Prototype
ML Research

Local LLM Fine-Tuning

Trained and ran Llama locally, experimenting with instruction tuning, model behaviour, and performance on constrained hardware.

Experiment

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of AI solutions do you build?+
I build custom AI chatbots trained on your business content, agentic workflows that automate repetitive tasks, RAG pipelines for intelligent document retrieval, custom MCP servers that securely connect LLMs to your data, and LLM integrations using Claude, OpenAI, or local models like Llama.
Can you integrate AI into my existing application?+
Yes. I specialize in adding AI capabilities to existing systems without rebuilding from scratch. Whether it's a PHP/Symfony app, a Django platform, or a WordPress site, I can integrate chatbots, content generation, or automation features into your current stack.
Do you work remotely or on-site?+
Both. I'm based in the Netherlands and available for remote work worldwide. I can also work on-site in the Netherlands for projects that require it. Most of my clients work with me remotely.
What is an AI readiness audit?+
It's an analysis of your current workflows, data, and infrastructure to identify where AI can deliver the highest ROI. You get a prioritized roadmap with concrete automation opportunities, estimated impact, and implementation recommendations -- not a generic report.
What is a custom MCP server?+
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard that lets AI models securely access your business data. I build custom MCP servers that connect Claude or other LLMs to your databases, APIs, and internal tools -- so the AI can work with your real data instead of guessing.
What technologies do you work with?+
For AI: Python, Claude API, OpenAI, Llama, RAG, MCP servers, Claude Code. For web development: Django, Symfony, Laravel, WordPress, React, Next.js. For infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, GCP, AWS. I choose the right tool for each project.

Let's work together

Have a project in mind? I'm available for freelance work remotely or on-site in the Netherlands.