What I work on

Since 2010 I have been building the software CareerValue BV runs on, and since 2024 I have also been applying AI there. For each area: what I do there, what I explore alongside it and what I write about.

AI & automation

At CareerValue

Since 2024 I have been applying AI within CareerValue's software, for example to analyse and pre-sort CVs. The recruiter keeps the final say.

Research and own work

I use Claude Code in PhpStorm for my PHP work, have tested Mistral Vibe on Linux, and write about tools such as OpenCode, AI agents and MCP. In the CMS behind this site, the OpenAI API translates articles between Dutch and English and helps with SEO copy.

Stack

OpenAI API Claude Code Python Prompt engineering

Web applications with PHP & Laravel

At CareerValue

Since 2010 I have been working as a full-stack developer on CareerValue's web applications, such as the in-house ATS/CRM and the recruitment dashboard.

Research and own work

This site runs on my own framework-free PHP CMS with SQLite: blog, portfolio and an admin area.

Stack

PHP 8 Laravel MySQL Oracle SQLite Alpine.js Tailwind CSS PhpStorm

Integrations and APIs

At CareerValue

I connect systems through REST APIs, such as the job board integrations of the recruitment dashboard.

Research and own work

I write about how AI agents can work safely with tools and business data, through MCP and tool calling.

Stack

REST JSON MCP

Want to see more?

Take a look at my creative work in the portfolio, or read along on the blog.

Questions? Email me or send a message on LinkedIn. erik@vandeblaak.com ยท LinkedIn