Semester 2 — SKIL2
Group project · 6 members
In progress
ArcJet
Shared Web Hosting Platform
A managed shared hosting platform purpose-built for PHP (Laravel) and Java applications, hosted on a physical server in the Thomas More datacenter. The goal is to let developers deploy and manage applications without touching infrastructure — while enforcing strong security standards out of the box.
What we built
ArcJet runs on a Proxmox hypervisor with a Kubernetes cluster (1 master + 3 worker nodes). Users authenticate via a web interface, pass through two firewall layers, and are routed to either a client or admin dashboard based on their role. Clients get a dashboard with a file browser, database management UI, DNS settings, backup tools, and a log viewer. File uploads trigger an automated pipeline: the API detects the runtime, selects a Dockerfile template, builds the image via Docker, pushes it to the registry, and Kubernetes spins up an isolated pod per client namespace.
Tech stack
Kubernetes
Docker
Proxmox
PHP / Laravel
Java
PostgreSQL
Prometheus & Grafana
RBAC
TLS / SSL
What I learned
🔧
Setting up and managing a real Kubernetes cluster on physical hardware
🔐
Applying security principles like namespace isolation, RBAC, and least privilege in practice
🤝
Working in a team of 6 with shared ownership over a complex, multi-component system
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Translating requirements into architecture decisions and writing a formal concept & analysis report
Semester 1 — SKIL2
Group project
OptiLoad
Freight Sharing Service for Companies
A logistics platform designed to help companies reduce the number of trucks on the road. When two companies each have a truck that isn't fully loaded, OptiLoad matches them so they can combine their freight into a single trip — cutting emissions, reducing traffic, and lowering costs for both parties.
What we built
A service that allows companies to register freight loads, find compatible matches based on route and capacity, and coordinate combined shipments through a shared platform. The focus was on the matching logic, user flows, and making the collaboration between companies as seamless as possible.
What I learned
💡
Designing a service around a real-world problem with tangible environmental impact
🤝
Collaborating in a team from concept through delivery, including stakeholder alignment
📋
Requirements analysis, planning, and structured project documentation
Personal project
The Thonkpad
Self-hosted Home Server
A repurposed ThinkPad laptop running Ubuntu Server as a personal home lab. I turned it into a fully self-hosted mini server running several Docker containers, giving me complete control over my own services — no subscriptions, no third parties.
What's running on it
Nextcloud — personal cloud storage
Jellyfin — media server
Minecraft server
Docker
Ubuntu Server
What I learned
🐳
Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration on real hardware
🖥️
Linux server administration — networking, storage, services, and troubleshooting
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Self-hosting and securing services: reverse proxies, firewall rules, and access control
Personal project
Secondary education
Youth Movement Website
Website for my jeugdbeweging
Built a website from scratch for my local youth movement (jeugdbeweging). It was my first real web project — no templates, no builders, just writing it myself. The site is no longer under my control, but the foundation I built is still being used today. Hosted via GitHub Pages.
What I learned
🌐
Building a website from scratch for a real audience with real expectations
📦
Deploying and hosting via GitHub Pages
🎯
Designing for non-technical users — keeping things simple and usable
