Papers

In-depth analyses and thought leadership on AI, enterprise architecture and the future of software development — written from hands-on experience in large organisations.

April 2026 · Enterprise Architecture · Financial Services

AI in Enterprise Architecture: A Pragmatic Path to Living Architecture

A 22-page thought leadership paper for large organisations on how AI can transform the EA discipline — from static documentation towards a continuously maintained living architecture. Covers data prerequisites, failure modes (hallucination, missing dependencies, false confidence), governance under DORA and the EU AI Act, a technical reference architecture, and a phased PoC approach. Written for decision-makers and practitioners who need a realistic, evidence-based view.

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August 7, 2026 · Working Paper · RAG / Retrieval

Retrieval Is a Memory Problem

Why RAG keeps breaking, and a design built around how a language model actually reads — treating retrieval as admission to a scarce context window, with structured memory, citation, and learning from what worked. Aimed at knowledge that changes over time and has to be right. Available as HTML and PDF.

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Commercial tools

Products I have built for specific user groups — live and in active use. SchouwMaat is paid SaaS; the Vervroegd Pensioen Planner has a free tier and a paid premium option.

Paid SaaS · Painters · Netherlands

SchouwMaat

A digital quoting tool for Dutch painting businesses. SchouwMaat lets sole traders (ZZP) and small painting companies create and send a professional quote on the spot — right after the site visit. Built using AI-assisted development as a fully operational SaaS product.

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Free & Premium · Netherlands only · Privacy-friendly

Vervroegd Pensioen Planner

For residents of the Netherlands only (interface in Dutch). A FIRE retirement planner built around Dutch rules: state pension (AOW), box 1 and box 2 income tax, downsizing, annuity savings accounts, and assisted living. Three scenarios, year-by-year table and chart. The free tier covers the essentials; premium adds Monte Carlo simulations, PDF export, box 2 / substantial interest, and encrypted backup. Plan data stays on your device.

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