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Tim Haerkens

Freelance developer · The Netherlands

Software that adapts to you.
Not the other way around.

I build AI solutions, web applications, games in Unity, custom software, fast websites

I build exactly what your business needs, so you don't have to work around an off-the-shelf package. With AI speeding things up, you have a working prototype within days.

  • Prototype in days
  • You own the code and data
  • One point of contact

Tools I use every day

  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Vue
  • Nuxt
  • Unity
  • C#
  • Claude
  • OpenAI
  • Supabase
  • PostgreSQL
  • Node.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Laravel
  • Vercel

02/Why custom

You shouldn't have to adapt to your software.

Off-the-shelf packages like WordPress are built for everyone, and therefore for no one in particular. Custom software starts with your process.

Off-the-shelf or WordPress

  • You adapt your workflow to the software
  • You pay for features you never use
  • Slow site full of plugins and themes
  • Locked into licences and vendors
  • An anonymous helpdesk
  • Expanding means yet another plugin

Custom-built by Tim

  • The software adapts to your workflow
  • Only what you actually need
  • Fast, lightweight and easy to find
  • You own the code and the data
  • One point of contact: me
  • Grows with your business

03/Process

From idea to working software, no detours.

With AI as an accelerator I build faster than you're used to, without compromising on quality.

  1. 01

    Intro call

    A no-obligation 30-minute call. We look at your process, your goals and what's already there.

    Free

  2. 02

    Prototype in days

    Within a few working days, you have a clickable prototype, so you can see right away whether we're on the right track.

    From €1,750

  3. 03

    Build in short sprints

    A working version to test every week. You can change course whenever you want, so there are no surprises at the end.

    Weekly demo

  4. 04

    Launch and keep improving

    Going live, monitoring and improving. I stay available for maintenance and new ideas.

    Maintenance from €89/mo

04/Projects

Built, launched, in use.

A selection of client work and my own products.

All projects
Nederfall

Game · 1Time Games

Nederfall

Post-apocalyptic colony sim set in the Netherlands, 2040. Built in Unity, with its own website, wiki and analytics platform around it. Playable in English, German and Dutch.

  • Unity
  • C#
  • Steam
  • Astro
  • Next.js
FinanceFlow

AI · Finance

FinanceFlow

An AI financial advisor that brings bank accounts, investments and taxes together in one overview. AI agents analyse, warn and plan ahead, but never act on their own.

  • Next.js
  • Claude API
  • AI agents
  • PSD2
  • PostgreSQL
Internal app, not public
Storage management

Custom · Management system

Storage management

Management system for a storage company for caravans, campers and containers. Customers, payment terms and the location of every item on an interactive map, tailored to how the business works.

  • React
  • Supabase
  • PWA
Internal app, not public
MaxLogs

Web app · Newborn care

MaxLogs

An app for the first weeks with a newborn, where parents track feeds, nappies and temperature. Exactly what the maternity nurse asks for, with insight into feeding times and when the next feed is due. Both parents add entries to the same overview.

  • React
  • Vite
  • Supabase
  • Google login
Internal app, not public
Rolo Services

Website · Demolition

Rolo Services

Bilingual website for a demolition and asbestos removal company in Brielle, with a project showcase, quote requests and a strong local SEO foundation.

  • Nuxt
  • i18n
  • Local SEO

05/About me

Hi, I'm Tim.

A developer who loves building things that don't exist yet. By day I build web applications and AI solutions for businesses, and I also make games under my own studio, 1Time Games.

You work with me directly, without account managers or middlemen. I help you figure out what you really need, even if that's less than you expected. And I'm good company over a coffee or a craft beer.

More about me
tim.ts
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  regions: [
    "Utrecht",
    "'s-Hertogenbosch",
    "Amersfoort",
    "Eindhoven",
    "Amsterdam",
  ],
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    "TypeScript",
    "C#",
    "Unity",
    "AI",
  ],
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  fuel: ["coffee", "craft beer"],
};

06/FAQ

Good to know

What does a website or application cost?

A custom website starts at €2,100 and a web application at €5,700 (excl. VAT). After a free intro call, you always get a fixed quote, so you know where you stand upfront.

How fast can you deliver?

A clickable prototype is usually ready within a few working days. A complete website typically takes two to four weeks. For a web application it depends on the scope, which we agree on beforehand.

Why not WordPress?

WordPress is fine for a simple blog, but it gets in the way as soon as you need something of your own. Custom work is faster, more secure, easier to find and fits your business exactly. Want to edit content yourself? I'll connect a simple CMS.

Who owns the code and the data?

You do. You get full access to the source code and all data. No lock-in: you can always continue with another developer.

What can AI actually do for my business?

Think of a chatbot that answers questions based on your own documents, quotes and emails that draft themselves, or admin that sorts itself. In an AI scan, we work out together where the biggest gains are.

Do you build games for businesses too?

Yes. Besides my own titles under 1Time Games, I build serious games, interactive apps and 3D configurators in Unity, for example for training, education or marketing.

Do you offer maintenance?

Yes. From €89 a month I keep your website or application up to date, secure and online, with room for small changes.

Got an idea? Let's build it.

Book a free 30-minute intro call. No sales pitch, just honest advice on what's possible.