CoffeeSprout was founded in 2008 and started as Barry van Someren's solo stage: an engineer who prefers choosing servers himself, loves automating everything, and knows every client by name. Barry has been building and operating Java platforms since 2000, long before CoffeeSprout became the company it is today. Over the years that grew into a trusted network of freelancers and partners, while keeping the same principle: small teams deserve the same reliability and care as enterprises.
We have our own hardware in Dutch data centres (DC1 in Naaldwijk, DC2 in Amsterdam) and automate as much as possible with Ansible, Talos, and Quarkus. This means we can explain exactly how things work, what they cost, and when they will be ready. There is no helpdesk barrier, just direct lines to the engineers who pulled the cables and maintain the software. Read more about our infrastructure.
What energises us
- Helping teams finish a migration while a release train keeps moving — no overnight heroics required.
- Breathing new life into legacy Java applications with modern observability, GitOps, and resilient backup stories.
- Being on call when it matters, yet creating calm with clear agreements and predictable pricing.
- Partnering with agencies and scale-ups that value transparency and enjoy diving into technical detail.
- Brewing a great cup of coffee while sketching infrastructure plans (and yes, we love tasting your favourite blend).
What working with us feels like
You can call or email us, often Barry himself. We keep decisions short and focused, share runbooks, and work together in Git. This way your team always knows what's running and why. We are honest about what we do well and bring in fellow specialists when needed. That keeps the relationship personal without making you dependent on a single person.
Whether you’re a new customer or have been with us for years, we celebrate the small wins (like a tidy failover) and learn from incidents. Coffee, monitoring dashboards, and the occasional data-centre visit are all part of the experience.
