Hi, I am
Keagan Ladds
I partner with businesses and makers to tackle ambitious software and hardware challenges — delivering tailored, high-impact solutions from full-stack systems to embedded devices. With 7+ years of experience (including 3+ at Tesla ⚡), I guide projects end-to-end while sharing insights that empower others to build smarter and faster.
A hands-on partner for businesses tackling ambitious software & hardware challenges.
I'm a South African software engineer and entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, working at the intersection of full-stack software, AI systems, and embedded hardware.
With 7+ years of experience — including 3+ years at Tesla building some of their most extensive internal platforms — I help businesses turn complex technical challenges into high-impact products. My approach is deeply collaborative and hands-on, guiding projects from first concept through to a fully-shipped solution.
I've worked with individuals, startups, and large organizations, always with the same goal: deliver products that work beautifully and create real value. Along the way, I share the process and lessons learned, so clients leave with both a finished product and the insight to keep building.
Let's Explore Your Project
Interested in working together? Let me know a bit about your project, and I'll reach out if it's a fit and I have availability.
Blog Posts
Next.js + Vercel for Rapid (and free) Application Deployment
A quick guide on using Next.js and Vercel to prototype and deploy a web application in a weekend.
Building the BlueBox, an ESP32 Powered Bluetooth Speaker
What could possibly be more enjoyable than chilling, listening to your favourite music being played on a well-engineered Bluetooth speaker…
5 Tips for Surviving a Move Abroad
The five tips to prepare you for your move to a strange new land.