Hi#
I’m Arnoud. I’ve designed and built software systems for healthcare IT and other sectors, as engineer, architect and team lead. I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t, and why context matters more than best practices.
What I Do#
I design and build software solutions under real-world constraints: budgets and timelines, legacy systems, distributed teams, and ever shifting requirements.
My expertise spans cloud platforms, solution architectures, applied AI, and guiding teams during implementation. I’ve built systems that needed to scale, systems that needed to integrate with decades-old infrastructure, and systems where getting it wrong had real life consequences.
At Roche, I’ve spent over 13 years working on healthcare IT, most recently as the solution architect of the navify Algorithm Suite — a cloud-based platform that delivers certified medical algorithms into lab and hospital workflows, on a global scale.
I’m now also building Vigensis, an AI-native product development company based in Zug, Switzerland. We help customers build products from early concepts through market fit, combining disciplined engineering with applied AI.
Why This Blog#
Most architecture content is either too abstract (pure theory) or too specific (tutorials). I write about the messy middle where I feel most at home: the actual decisions, tradeoffs, and lessons learned from real world projects.
I share what I’ve learned so others can avoid the mistakes I’ve made and recognize patterns that actually work. If my writing helps anyone to make a single better decision, my goal is achieved.
What You’ll Find Here#
- Insights into software engineering, architecture and Healthcare IT
- Learnings from applying AI in the real world
- Honest assessments of what worked well and what didn’t
- Solution design patterns from real world implementations
Expect an article every two weeks or so. Maybe less. I prefer quality over quantity and sometimes the work gets in the way of the writing.
Work With Me#
If you’re facing a complex technical challenge and could use another perspective or practical guidance, I’d like to hear about it.
At Vigensis, we help companies deliver products that work for their customers and navigate the application of AI throughout their value chain.
I’m interested in the ideas you have on what is happening in our industry. Even more so if they are different from mine.
Connect#
LinkedIn · Email · via.vigensis.com
Location: Zug, Switzerland Languages: English, German, Dutch