Hi, I'm Coen ten Thije Boonkkamp

Lawyer who writes code. Programmer who hacks legal rules. Always chasing that sole elegant solution to complex systems.

Current focus

• Advising groundbreaking life sciences projects:
  • 100+ study at Amsterdam UMC
  • Alzheimer Genetics Hub
  • DEMENTREE biobank
• Contributing to the Swift web development ecosystem
• Building legal tech (in stealth)
• Writing about the intersection of law, technology, and startup life

The journey

Started as a law student with big dreams in legal tech, survived two near-bankruptcies, and emerged with a unique perspective on building software. Now I'm combining my legal expertise with a passion for elegant code, proving that Swift can be a powerful tool for web development and legal tech.

My libraries power coenttb.com, built entirely in Swift and open-sourced for others to reference when building in Swift on the web.

Philosophy

I believe in:

• Writing clean, functional code that stands the test of time
• Learning in public and helping others avoid common pitfalls
• Building tools that bridge the gap between law and technology
• Making web development in Swift not just possible, but elegant

Let's connect

• coenttb.com - personal website
• @coenttb - x.com/twitter
• LinkedIn
• Ten Thije Boonkkamp - discover the role of legal in the success of life science projects

Still offering well-reviewed legal advice to select life science projects. Got something cool? Let’s talk.