Freelance Software Developer · AI Engineer · 101Net

Custom software and AI tools that simplify your work.

I'm Stefaan Meeuws, a freelance software developer and AI engineer based in Belgium. I build Python applications and AI tools that help businesses find information, automate repetitive work and simplify daily operations.

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AI engineering & automation
Custom software & Python development
Remote consulting from Belgium

Services

Software and AI for your business

From an initial feasibility review to a working application, I help you define and build a practical solution.

Document Search & Knowledge Assistants

Make company documents easier to use with semantic search, summaries and question answering. Build knowledge assistants around approved information sources.

RAG · embeddings · vector search · document processing

Workflow Automation

Connect your existing tools and automate document handling, data extraction, reporting and notifications, using AI where it adds value.

Python · APIs · agents · Docker

Custom Software & Python Backends

Build applications, APIs and integrations around your workflow. Start with a focused prototype or develop the backend for an internal tool or AI application.

Python · FastAPI · Flask · SQL · Docker

Projects

Selected software and AI projects

Explore the applications behind my work, starting with AI Document Intelligence.

AI Document Intelligence

Search, summarize and ask questions about documents

Find answers in document collections and follow the references back to the original files.

Project type: Python document application with a browser interface.
My role: Application development: document ingestion, semantic retrieval, question answering and the Flask interface.
What it delivers: Index PDF, Word and text files, select documents, view summaries and ask questions with clickable source references.

Python
Flask
SentenceTransformers
ChromaDB
SQLite

Explore the walkthrough Request a demo by email

Explore the prepared walkthrough, or email me to arrange a live demonstration of document search, summaries and source references using sample documents. The demo request opens your email app; we agree a time by email.

Hosting, AI processing & access

Hosting: The demonstration application stores its documents, search index and indexing records on the machine where it runs. Hosting for a client system is agreed around the project's requirements.

AI processing: When OpenAI answers are enabled, the application sends your question and retrieved document excerpts to OpenAI. Without an OpenAI API key, it returns extracted passages with source references.

Access: Selecting documents controls the search scope. A shared deployment also needs authentication and user permissions appropriate to the organisation; these must be implemented as part of that deployment.

Before using confidential documents, we agree which sources and external services may be used, who can access the system, and the requirements for storage, backups and retention.

StrokeKey

Behavioral Authentication Research Prototype

Study how a signature is drawn using timing, movement, speed and pauses, rather than its image alone.

Project type: Local desktop research prototype.
My role: Python desktop development: capture and enrollment workflows, behavioral comparison, local storage and research evaluation.
What it delivers: Capture samples, inspect movement plots, compare against enrolled references and review saved research trials. Processing and storage stay on the device.

Python
Behavioral Biometrics
Authentication
Data Analysis
Visualization

Research use: Experimental comparison, not production authentication.

View on GitHub

AI Text Insight Dashboard

Problem: Reviewing large amounts of unstructured text manually is slow and makes it difficult to identify useful patterns.

Solution: A full-stack dashboard that generates summaries, sentiment analysis and keywords, with filtering, charts and CSV export.

Python · Flask · SQLite · Transformers · YAKE · Chart.js

OpenClaw WhatsApp Agent

Problem: Manually monitoring information and performing routine system tasks can take time and require frequent checks.

Solution: A containerized WhatsApp automation agent that delivers curated information, responds to commands and supports AI-assisted workflows.

Docker · Linux · WhatsApp · AI APIs · automation

DogMatch / DogMatchers

Problem: Matching dog owners with available volunteer walkers requires coordinating profiles, schedules, and availability.

Solution: A matching platform that connects dogs and owners with volunteer walkers based on availability and profile information.

FlutterFlow · Firebase · Wix/Velo · Firestore

How we work

A clear path from idea to working software

You bring the business problem. Together, we define a useful first version and a practical way to deliver it.

Discuss the problem
Start with a conversation about your workflow, users and goals. You do not need a finished technical specification.
Agree the scope
Define the deliverables, priorities, budget and timing, including hosting, access and permitted external services. For AI work, identify what needs testing before committing to a larger build.
Build and review
Develop the agreed solution and review working versions together, checking that they fit the workflow and agreed requirements.
Handover and next steps
Agree the source code, documentation and deployment handover. Discuss any training, maintenance or further development you need.

Ways to work together

Feasibility & technical review

Assess whether AI or custom software fits your problem, review the options and define a practical next step.

Focused prototype

Test a specific workflow with a working first version before deciding how far to take it.

Custom development

Build a scoped application, backend, integration or automation around your business needs.

Scope, pricing, timing and any ongoing support are agreed for each project before work starts.

Discuss your project

About & experience

30+ years of international technology experience

A background spanning software development, engineering, consulting and entrepreneurship across Belgium, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Stefaan Meeuws, freelance software developer and AI engineer.

I'm Stefaan, a freelance software developer and AI engineer based in Belgium. I founded 101Net in San Francisco in 1995. My background spans software development, engineering and consulting, from financial systems and early pen computing to today's Python and AI applications.

That experience shapes how I approach a project: understand the workflow first, choose tools that fit the problem, and build software that is clear to use and maintain. I work directly with you to turn business goals into practical technical decisions.

2021–Present

Freelance AI Engineer · 101Net

Designing and building AI-enabled software with Python, modern AI APIs, automation tools, databases and backend technologies. Current work includes document intelligence, semantic search, conversational systems, workflow automation and AI-assisted applications.

1995–Present

Founder · 101Net, Inc.

Founded 101Net in San Francisco as a vehicle for independent software development, technical consulting and international technology projects.

1991–1997

Software & Technology Consulting

Worked on software development, technical consulting and early pen-computing projects, including PenPoint development and handwritten signature recognition.

1987–1991

Software & Engineering Roles

Developed financial software on IBM mainframe systems and worked in electronics and engineering support roles in Europe and North America.

Education

BSc Computer Science

Hoger-Technisch Instituut, Ostend, Belgium · 1987

Engineering Background

Mechanical Engineering

Additional engineering education supporting a strong systems, technical and problem-solving foundation.

Contact

Have an AI project in mind?

Tell me what you are trying to build, automate or improve. You do not need a finished technical specification.

I can help you determine whether AI is a good fit, define a practical first version and turn the idea into working software.

15-minute project discovery call

We'll discuss what you want to improve, how your current workflow works and whether custom software or AI could help. The aim is to identify a useful next step. Bring your questions; a technical specification is optional.