About Gnurken
I'm Jesper Winér, but most people know me as “Gnurken” in the digital realm. At 50, I've mastered the art of crafting elegant web experiences at Nordnet Bank in Stockholm's vibrant Kungsholmen district. My weapon of choice? TypeScript paired with React and modern CSS3, though I'm equally lethal with Java, C#, and the timeless Perl.
When I'm not architecting the next breakthrough in fintech, you'll find me conquering virtual worlds. I'm a gaming veteran with over 11 years of World of Warcraft mastery under my belt since 2005. Currently on hiatus from Azeroth, but legends never truly retire. This very site serves as my digital playground—a proving ground where I push the boundaries of what's possible with cutting-edge tech.
I'm also diving deep into the world of video production, using Adobe Premiere's professional arsenal. Here, you'll discover my epic WoW cinematic collection, innovative C# projects, and curated galleries showcasing both vintage gaming treasures and bleeding-edge builds that would make any tech enthusiast jealous.
Top 3 Favorite Movies
1. Forrest Gump
⭐ 8.8 IMDB
Watched Forrest Gump many times and will do many more. It's my all time favorite movie and I don't see it getting bumped down any time soon. Tom Hanks is perfect as Gump and the supporting cast is awesome, especially Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan. I guess the effects will be dated eventually but I think they still hold up.
2. The Empire Strikes Back
⭐ 8.7 IMDB
No surprise that a computer geek likes fantasy and sci-fi. The Empire Strikes Back is the best of them and proves that George Lucas is a better storyteller than director. Some of the special edition additions are ok but the Wampa on Hoth didn't need to be changed, the Cloud City extensions are great however.
3. V for Vendetta
⭐ 8.1 IMDB
This future dystopian society doesn't seem as far fetched as it did in 2005. Hugo Weaving is playing the shadowy vigilante perfectly despite being masked the entire movie. This also is Natalie Portman's best performance ever as the orphan Evey. I watch this movie every year on 5th Nov.
Honorable mentions:
The Shawshank Redemption, Terminator 2, The Matrix, Sällskapsresan, Aliens, Die Hard & The Dark Knight.
Favorite Games
Halo
85 MCThe Master Chief Collection is the definitive way to experience one of gaming's most iconic FPS franchises. Countless hours spent in both campaign and multiplayer.
World of Warcraft
93 MCOver 11 years in Azeroth since 2005. Currently on hiatus but the memories of epic raids and PvP battles remain some of my greatest gaming moments.
RIP Manbane, never forgotten.
Tetris
The timeless classic that never gets old. Simple to learn, impossible to master. Still the most perfect game ever designed.
Horizon Zero Dawn
84 MCA stunning open world with an incredible story about a post-apocalyptic world ruled by robotic creatures. Aloy is one of gaming's best protagonists.
Red Alert
90 MCCommand & Conquer: Red Alert perfected the RTS genre for me. The original 1996 classic with its Cold War alternate history and iconic gameplay.
It Takes Two
88 MCThe best co-op game ever made. Every level introduces completely new mechanics and the creativity on display is unmatched.
Web Development
TypeScript, React, ES6, CSS3
Backend
Java, C#, Perl
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere
AI
AI has become an integral part of my workflow and I'm constantly exploring new ways to leverage it. My go-to tools are Google Gemini and Anthropic's Claude, which I use daily for everything from coding assistance and brainstorming to research and content creation.