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  "headline": "Dutch software engineer, platform builder, and founder of NavaTron B.V.",
  "bio_short": "Clemens Schotte is a Dutch software engineer, platform builder, technology leader, and founder of NavaTron B.V. with 25+ years of experience across Microsoft technologies, .NET, Azure, Business Central, SaaS products, AI-assisted software development, and independent technical projects.",
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      "todo": "Add canonical public NavaTron website URL if available."
    },
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      "todo": "Add canonical public project page and repository when available."
    },
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      "repository": null,
      "todo": "Confirm public status, project description, and repository before citing."
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