My name is Bram.

I'm a machine learning engineer and co-founder of BQ Insights, an AI and data consulting firm focused on building pragmatic, high-impact solutions. My experience ranges from being a Tech Lead at Media Distillery to working as a freelance data scientist for the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. I hold a degree in Artificial Intelligence and Philosophy.

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In a way, we've always been vibe coding (but also not at all)

March 26, 2025

In 2015, I decided to learn programming. I was interested in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, so I chose Python. Back then, Python was controversial. It’s easy, fast, and beginner-friendly, but older developers often disagreed. Java developers would cringe at Python’s lack of static typing and heavy use of dependencies. Sure, you can write Python code much faster. But at what cost?