Personal IT help in Funchal, across Madeira and remotely

IT that simply works.

I’m Kai. I help when a computer or Wi-Fi stops cooperating, repetitive work takes too much time, or you need a website, software tool or automation that genuinely fits your day-to-day needs.

Direct contact with Kai · clear explanations · an honest assessment before we start

Kai Krauthausen in a technical consultation
In Funchal, across Madeira & worldwide remote
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20+ Years IT Experience

Practical knowledge from real-world systems and projects

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Funchal & Madeira

On-site support & worldwide remote

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Direct & Clear

No technical jargon, solution-driven & reliable

Services

Three Core IT Focus Areas

Clear assistance, custom software, and smart automation – on-site in Funchal, throughout Madeira, or remote.

IT Support & Troubleshooting

Your technology should work – not get in your way.

  • Set up, secure, and clean up computers (Windows/Mac/Linux), smartphones, and printers
  • Improve Wi-Fi coverage, router configuration, and local network reliability
  • Configure automated, local, or encrypted cloud backup routines
  • Personalised IT mentoring and patient tutoring without confusing technical terms

Software, Websites & Tools

A digital solution that fits the way your business works.

  • Bespoke software tools designed to replace fragile, error-prone spreadsheets
  • Modern, high-speed, accessible business websites with multilingual support
  • API integrations connecting existing databases, services, and cloud apps
  • Maintenance, refactoring, and troubleshooting of existing software projects

Automation & AI Workflows

Less repetition. More time for the work that matters.

  • Automate recurring file management, email handling, report generation, and data tasks
  • Intelligent pre-filtering and structured organisation of incoming customer requests
  • Pragmatic AI implementation backed by explicit validation rules and quality control
  • Bridging siloed software tools into a unified, reliable operational pipeline

About me

You speak directly with the person who builds the solution.

From your first message to the handover, you deal directly with me. I listen, explain things clearly and build the solution myself.

If a simpler or more affordable option will do the job, I will say so. The goal is not more technology; it is a problem that stays solved.

My solutions have to work in real life – including under time pressure. That is where more than 20 years of hands-on systems experience and operational insight make a difference.

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Results

Selected solved cases

Field-tested systems, practical tools, and real-world applications at a glance.

IT Support & Systems

Cross-Platform System & Log Diagnostics

What was getting in the way: Manual checks and scattered log files on distributed workstations slow down systematic troubleshooting during incidents.

How I solved it: Built lightweight cross-platform desktop utilities and CLI helpers using Tauri and Rust for targeted filesystem and log diagnostics.

What became easier: Identifies root causes faster and delivers structured insights into relevant system parameters.

Status: In-House Tool (non-commercial)

Technical details

Rust, Tauri, Filesystem APIs, Bash

Software & Web

Multilingual Web Architecture & Portfolio Platform

What was getting in the way: Need for a fast, accessible, and trilingual web platform with reliable static generation and a clean component architecture.

How I solved it: Built this responsive web application using Next.js, React, TypeScript, typed i18n dictionaries, and static export for robust, lightweight hosting.

What became easier: Exceptional page speed, global availability without heavy server costs, and accessible, structured client guidance.

Status: In-House Development (this website)

Technical details

Next.js 16, React 19, TypeScript, Static Export, CSS Variables

Automation & AI

In-House AI Multi-Agent System

What was getting in the way: Complex IT and automation tasks frequently fail due to unstructured AI outputs, lack of contextual memory, or missing quality verification.

How I solved it: Development of a modular multi-agent system built on structured markdown files with deterministic role separation, memory engine, and automated quality gates.

What became easier: Reliable, reproducible deliverables with automated QA, robust context retention, and clear technical documentation.

Status: In-House Development

Technical details

Multi-Agent Routing, Type Safety, Markdown Memory Engine, Deterministic QA

Location & Collaboration

In Funchal, across Madeira & worldwide remote

My professional base and home are in Funchal, Madeira. I carry out on-site appointments for IT support, system audits, and personal project kick-offs across the island. Software engineering, web development, and automations are delivered remotely for clients throughout Europe and globally.

Why collaborate with me?

20+ Years IT PracticeDeep, grounded knowledge across real-world systems, software, and networks

Working ApplicationsField-tested Android apps, custom automation tools, and web applications

Operational InsightAround 9 years of practical experience in hospitality and workflow organisation

Madeira cliffs and Atlantic Ocean
Lush green Laurissilva forest path in Madeira
View from Madeira mountain peaks above the clouds

Contact

What would you like to make easier?

Tell me in two or three sentences what is getting in the way, what kind of help you need, and whether it concerns Madeira or a remote solution.

I will reply personally with an honest first assessment of feasibility, next steps and likely effort.

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