About Us
The Coding Kind – Striving for Human-Centric Software Development
Our company was build on the trust and partnership of years of collaboration between Kjeld Schmidt and Jan Plewa – both in and out of programming projects. We live by the principle that two pairs of eyes catch mistakes before they happen. We deliver high-quality consulting and well-crafted software with the agility to adapt to change. If that’s what you are looking for, let’s talk.
Kjeld Schmidt - Automation Advocate and Swiss Army Knife of Development
Kjeld is a Software Developer advocating for human-driven development, open platforms and rapid experimentation. He has a keen mind for simplicity and essentials, which has paid off when he worked in diverse fields, from large Augmented Reality art exhibitions to cryptographically secure automotive firmware delivery.
He has spent four years at Thoughtworks, has spoken at XConf and can frequently be found at SoCraTes Conferences around Europe.
Always happy to discuss the philosophies of building both teams and software, he is a strong believer in empowering teams and supporting them in finding their ideal ways of working, and insists that agile is an adjective, not a noun.
Outside of work, he hikes, bikes, climbs and builds home automation from the ground up, with naught but a soldering iron and an army of microcontrollers. No voice assistance allowed.
Jan Plewa - Web Developer and Complexity Translator
Jan is a Web- and Application Developer, graduate from Le Wagon and long-time Padawan of Kjeld. He seeks out high-paced developing environments with tight deadlines, from Game Jams to rapid prototyping. His interests lie in database design and code architecture - currently at least. Jan enjoys throwing himself at new technologies and scientific topics, able to quickly make sense of abstract complexity.
He has a background in teaching both youth and adults, and takes care no one on a team is left behind. He is passionate about communication and enjoys people and technology challenges alike.
Jan is a top-tier dungeon master, as far as I know, and will persuade you to join a gamenight given the slightest opportunity. He likes red but is open to other colors too.