About Me

About Me

My name is Edwin, and I am currently working as a plumbing apprentice in the Netherlands. My professional path has evolved over the years, shaped by resilience, curiosity, and a strong drive to keep building — both literally and figuratively.

I began my career in professional kitchens as a chef

Hospitality taught me structure, precision, and the ability to stay calm in demanding situations. When the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the industry and I lost my position, I made a conscious decision to pivot. I transitioned into plumbing — a field that combines hands-on craftsmanship with technical systems thinking. It felt like a natural progression: understanding how things flow, connect, and function as a whole.

ADHD & Focus

I have ADHD, which plays a significant role in how I think and work. For me, it means intensity, deep focus on the right subjects, and a constant drive to understand how things function beneath the surface. My mind runs fast — but I have learned how to channel that energy into constructive outlets.

Technology, building, and problem-solving give me that focus. When I'm designing, installing, or optimizing a system, everything else fades into the background. It's not chaos — it's controlled concentration.

3D Printing & Creative Calm

One of the places where I find real calm is 3D printing. Designing modular parts, testing prototypes, adjusting tolerances, and watching a print slowly take shape is grounding. It requires patience, precision, and iterative thinking — all things that balance my fast-moving brain.

I enjoy creating functional pieces: mounts, holders, technical components. There is something deeply satisfying about turning an idea into a physical object that solves a problem.

Health & Perspective

In recent years, I was diagnosed with an enlarged heart and reduced cardiac function, which led to the placement of a stent. That period forced me to slow down and reflect. Health is not optional — it is foundational.

The experience reshaped my priorities. I value balance more than ever. My private life, my mental wellbeing, and the people and animals close to me matter deeply. Work is important, growth is important — but stability and peace at home come first.

Life Outside Work

Outside of plumbing and technical projects, I'm someone who appreciates stories and universes that are carefully built. I enjoy series like The Big Bang Theory and MASH*, and I'm a long-time fan of both Marvel and DC. Complex characters, layered narratives, and iconic symbolism resonate with me.

I live with cats — which adds both chaos and calm in equal measure. Music plays a constant role in my life; it's often the background to everything I build or design. My tattoos reflect chapters of resilience and identity — reminders of growth, setbacks, and progress.

In Short

I am someone who rebuilds when necessary. Someone who learns continuously. Someone who balances a fast mind with structured outlets. And someone who understands that systems — whether mechanical, technical, or personal — need care, attention, and respect to function properly.

I'm still building. Intentionally.