From rebuilding engines to building digital ones — my Indie Hacker story 🚀
Hey Indie Hackers 👋
About 15 years ago, I taught myself to code (back when Stack Overflow was the new shiny thing 😅).
After a few years, I became a head developer at an international company — but eventually realized I needed a change of pace.
My other passion had always been engines and motorcycles, so I stepped away from the screen and opened an engine rebuilding workshop. I ran it for years, loved the craft, and learned a ton about running a business hands-on.
Last year, after selling that business, I came back to coding — but this time with a different mindset. I’ve spent the past year diving deep into modern web tech, automation, and AI, and it feels amazing to rediscover why I fell in love with building things in the first place.
Now I’m focused on combining what I’ve learned from both worlds: the precision and problem-solving of mechanical work, with the creativity and speed of software.
That’s an incredible journey ....from mechanical precision to digital creativity.
What a fascinating journey! From head developer to engine rebuilding and back again. That's a unique blend of experiences. The "precision and problem-solving of mechanical work, with the creativity and speed of software" sounds like a powerful combination.
Love this journey, Oskars! 🔧💻
The shift from mechanical engines to digital ones is such a cool crossover — both require a builder’s mindset. Great to see you back in tech with a fresh perspective. Excited to follow what you create next! 🚀
That's a great story going from physical engines to digital ones. To keep those new engines running you'll need a steady stream of projects. A targeted email machine can act as your fuel pump, automatically finding people who need your new tech skills so you can stay focused on building. We've seen this bring 3-4 new projects monthly for other devs.
Happy to go for a partnership here :)