Finn Porter

Developer turned analyst. Editor by quiet passion. Based in Spain — working in English and German.

I spent eight years working as a software developer, spending the final stretch at re.alto building data platforms that connected distributed renewable energy resources like solar panels and EV chargers, and diving deep into APIs.

As my role evolved, I gravitated toward the space where technical realities and human needs meet. Today, I'm still in the renewable energy orbit through Elia Group, though my work has shifted upstream into technical analysis, platform documentation, and process auditing across internal systems.

Alongside my day job, I edit and translate contemporary fiction—working closely and meticulously with text to help authors bring their stories across languages and stylistic lines.

focus areas & current work

Editing & Translation

Contemporary Fiction & Romance, German ↔ English

I work closely and meticulously with text—focusing on prose rhythm, emotional arcs, and the subtle nuances that keep an author's voice intact. Great translation goes far beyond swapping words across languages; the goal is prose that breathes and reads as though it were originally crafted in the target language.

Whether you need a gentle polish, a nuanced translation, or anything in between, I bring a careful, collaborative approach to your manuscript.

If you have a project that needs a dedicated second pair of eyes, let's talk.

German ↔ English Contemporary Fiction Copyediting Developmental Editing
Data & Systems Analysis

Renewable Energy Infrastructure & Distributed Resources

Bridging the gap between high-level energy policy, hardware capabilities, and developer-facing APIs. I specialize in orchestrating data infrastructure for decentralized green tech grids.

By translating messy physical realities (EV fleet charging patterns, PV solar array yields, and automated demand response) into structured specifications, I help technical teams build systems that scale cleanly.

Interested in collaborating or discussing energy tech data? Get in touch.

Smart Grids OpenADR API Specs Data Architecture

background & experience

Business Analyst — Elia Group

DER connectivity, OEM capability mapping, demand response with OpenADR, API documentation. Remote from Spain.

Developer & BA — re.alto energy

Built a distributed energy data platform connecting EVs, PV systems and fleet managers via standardised APIs. .NET, Docker, Kafka.

Software Development

Eight years shipping web apps and MVPs across healthcare, property, logistics and commerce. Full history on LinkedIn.