{"id":657,"date":"2025-10-06T15:19:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T13:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totaltogether.com\/?page_id=657"},"modified":"2025-10-19T16:33:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T14:33:19","slug":"more-about-edgar-steenwinkel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/totaltogether.com\/nl\/more-about-edgar-steenwinkel\/","title":{"rendered":"More about Edgar Steenwinkel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Edgar Steenwinkel \u2013 The Quiet Mentor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Everyone says Edgar Steenwinkel<\/strong> can do anything and they\u2019re mostly right.
He moves effortlessly between science and sound, technology and people, logic and imagination. He can repair an iPhone, build a sensor from spare parts, and then perform a flawless DJ set as DJ Dutch<\/a><\/strong> , all with the same calm precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inventor, Teacher, Builder<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For decades, Edgar worked at the intersection of chemistry and innovation, developing cleaner fuels and sustainable materials. When political winds in the U.S. shifted and his company in renewable energy closed, he didn\u2019t stop, he simply adjusted course. \u201cIf the wind changes,\u201d he says, \u201cyou adjust the sails.\u201d That\u2019s Edgar in a sentence: pragmatic, inventive, and always learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He brings that same spirit to Total Together<\/em>, where his presence is quiet but unmistakable. Ren\u00e9 brings creative chaos, Marjan brings calm focus, Timi brings structure \u2014 and Edgar gives it depth. He\u2019s the mentor who listens first, explains clearly, and makes others believe they can master the details too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eyes on the Sky<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It was Edgar who introduced the group to the Seestar S50<\/strong>, the smart, portable telescope that changed how they look at the night. He helped set it up, taught them how to align it, and turned every technical hiccup into a small discovery.
His own astrophotography<\/strong> has already become part of the group\u2019s inspiration: beautiful, precise, and quietly poetic. He shares them with minimal words, often just: \u201cClear skies tonight.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engineering Meets Empathy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Beyond the stars, Edgar\u2019s curiosity turns toward people. He founded Especially Stroopwafels<\/a><\/strong>, a project in Wisconsin creating work opportunities for people with cognitive disabilities. It reflects who he is: practical, kind, and deeply human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passing the Light On<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As Total Together<\/em> prepares for its first eclipse journey in 2026, Edgar\u2019s role is evolving. He\u2019s not just the one who solves the technical puzzles, he\u2019s becoming the teacher within the group. He\u2019ll show others how to capture light, align lenses, and see the sky the way he does: patiently, precisely, and with wonder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because for Edgar, knowledge isn\u2019t something to keep \u2014 it\u2019s something to share, especially when the stars come out.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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