Engineering-first solutions across embedded systems,
automation, web development and beyond.
van Dorst CodeWorks is the engineering practice of a developer who lives at the intersection of hardware and software. I build systems that actually work — from low-level microcontroller firmware to full-stack web applications and smart-home automation.
My background spans industrial IT/OT environments, embedded development and modern web engineering. I don't choose between depth and breadth — I pursue both.
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"name": "vDCW",
"role": "Full-stack Engineer",
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"Web & App Dev",
"3D Engineering"
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"philosophy": "Build it right.",
"status": "available"
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Seven disciplines. One engineer. Zero compromises.
Firmware, microcontrollers, real-time systems. I program the hardware that runs the world — from PCB bring-up to bare-metal drivers.
Custom home automation that actually makes sense. MQTT, Home Assistant integrations, custom nodes and sensor networks built from scratch.
Fast, clean, responsive websites. From marketing pages to complex multi-page platforms — built to perform and built to last.
Full-stack web applications with real business logic. APIs, dashboards, data pipelines — engineered with the same rigor as production software.
Parametric CAD and organic 3D modeling for functional parts, enclosures and prototypes. Designed for real-world manufacturing constraints.
FDM printing in functional and engineering-grade materials. Rapid prototyping, production batches and custom one-offs — all in-house.
When off-the-shelf doesn't cut it. I design end-to-end solutions that cross hardware, software, and network boundaries — delivering systems tailored precisely to your requirements.
Spanning hardware to cloud — a glimpse of the work.
ESP32-based wireless sensor node with MQTT telemetry, OTA updates and sub-mA deep-sleep power budgets. Deployed in a live industrial environment.
Full home automation stack: custom MQTT broker, Home Assistant with bespoke integrations, presence detection, lighting scenes and voice control — all self-hosted.
Real-time monitoring dashboard for machine data with WebSocket feeds, historical charting and alert management. Built for a production floor environment.
Parametric snap-fit enclosure for custom PCB, designed in CAD with DIN-rail mounting, cable management and IP-rated gasket groove. Printed in PETG.
Every project starts with requirements, constraints and architecture — not templates. The result is solutions that hold up under real-world conditions.
From bare-metal firmware to cloud-hosted web apps — I speak both languages. No handoff confusion, no interface friction between disciplines.
Direct communication, accurate estimates, delivered work. The process is as clean as the code.
Where possible, I build for ownership. Self-hosted infrastructure, open standards, and systems you actually control.
Have a project, an idea, or a problem that needs solving? Let's talk.
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