My aim is to achieve the largest positive impact in an evolutionary way that resonates with the company and team I'm working with.

Skills

Languages

  • Java
  • Python
  • Golang
  • TypeScript
  • JavaScript

Databases

  • MySQL
  • Postgres
  • MongoDB
  • Flyway
  • Liquibase

Automation

  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Ansible
  • ArgoCD

Cloud

  • Azure
  • AWS

Developer Platforms

  • Atlassian
  • GitHub
  • GitLab

Work Experience (5)

Jan 2015 - Oct 2016
Developer
Tradelec International NV
 Genk, BE https://www.intouch.be/
Backend/Frontend
  • Enhance the intouch product with an integrator backend wherein modules per integration could be easilly maintained.
Oct 2016 - Aug 2019
Solution Engineer
ACA IT-Solutions
 Hasselt, BE https://www.acagroup.be/
Backend/Frontend/DevOps
Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
Senior Developer
Hippovibe
 Tielt-Winge, BE https://hippovibe.com/
Backend/DevOps/Architecture
  • Migrated to multi-tenant system
  • Increased mobile development efficiency by helping with the move from Titanium to Flutter
Jun 2020 - Aug 2024
Senior Developer
TrendMiner
 Hasselt, BE https://www.trendminer.com/
Backend/DevOps/Architecture
  • Providing a modern CI/CD setup in a GitOps manner
  • Improving internal processes (release management, third-party licensing, escrow kit, reusable software delivery building blocks)
  • Strategizing developer experiences (API First Development, GitOps, IaC etc.)
  • Helping Grow the platform architecture to be in a more cloud native state.
Sep 2024 - Current
Senior Developer, DevOps
Hootsuite
 Hasselt, BE https://www.hootsuite.com/
Backend/DevOps/Architecture
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Projects (5)

Volume Printing Gateway Service
Jan 2015 - Jun 2015
 https://bpostgroup.com/who-we-are/our-entities/speos
  • Java
  • Spring Framework
  • Apache Camel
  • Docker
  • Linux
  • SFTP
A printing service integration with Speos, a BPost Company
  • Enhancing the Intouch platform to print physical files as close to the recipient as possible
Intouch-Backoffice, Intouch-Integrator and Intouch-Permits
Jun 2015 - Oct 2016
 https://www.intouch.be/en/
  • Java
  • Spring Framework
  • Apache Camel
  • MySQL
  • Docker
Third-party integrations for the Intouch product and associated feature developent
  • Integrated with: https://www.geosparc.com/en/about-geosparc
  • Integrated with: https://www.skidata.com/en-us/
  • Integrated with: https://overheid.vlaanderen.be/informatie-vlaanderen/producten-diensten/gegevensdelingsplatform-magda
IDEWE Platform
Oct 2016 - Aug 2019
 https://www.idewe.be/
  • Java
  • Spring Framework
  • Docker
  • Angular
Implementation of a variety of features across the IDEWE platforms. Platforms that aid the professionals at IDEWE with their daily tasks planning workplace injury prevention classes, doctor’s visits etc. Calculating risks and managing them to provide general safety on the work premises, ensuring that their customers are compliant with the law.
  • Migration: DropWizard to Spring Boot
  • Migration: AngularJS to Angular
Hippovibe Platform
Aug 2019 - Jun 2020
 https://hippovibe.com/
  • Java
  • Spring Framework
  • Shell Scripting
  • AWS
  • FireBase
  • Docker
  • Migrations
Providing a more resilient scalable platform. Making use of cloud platforms to ensure a stable user experience.
  • Modernization Database approach
TrendMiner Platform
Jun 2020 - Aug 2024
 https://www.trendminer.com/
  • Java
  • Spring Framework
  • Python
  • Golang
  • Shell Scripting
  • CI/CD
  • GitOps
  • ArgoCD
  • Docker
  • Ansible
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
Enhancing the application landscape in growing towards a more cloud native way. Implementing true CI/CD flows to allow for a developer friendly experience guarding critical aspects.
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer
  • CI/CD modernization
  • GitOps enrolment
  • Golang introduction
  • Leading developer experience improvements
  • Platform Architectural Improvements
  • Release Management

Education (2)

2012 - 2014
Transitionprogram
 Computer Science
KU Leuven
2009 - 2012
Professional Bachelor
 Applied Informatics
XIOS Hogeschool Limburg (now PXL)

Certificates

2024-03-16
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) ID: LF-rskg4xkkou
Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF)

Languages

Dutch

Native Speaker

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

German

Intermediate

Interests

Open Source

Development Experience

System Design

Software Architecture

Cloud Native Computing Foundation

References

I worked with Michiel at TrendMiner for a brief period. He joined the operations team to gain more experience in managing cloud resources, Kubernetes and on-premise infrastructure. Having a strong background in software architecture and development made him an essential person in technical discussions. He’s a real team player and will always go the extra mile if you need him.
Jeffrey Vandenborne, SRE and Operations Engineer
I worked in the same team for half a year and in closely related teams for another year with Michiel. Always curious and enthusiastic about new technologies he's someone who you can rely on when you need someone to drive innovation. When you have questions he's there to help you out, explaining thing with just the right level of complexity. I honestly love to work with colleagues like Michiel, who give you motivation to improve yourself. Because there is a difference between doing a job and doing a job right.
Melvin Hulsmans, Self Employed Software Engineer
I worked with Michiel for his last year at the Trendminer. I appreciate his reaction speed, strong chain thinking and always is a good mood person. It was a pleasure to solve issues together with him.
Pavel Pliachystsik, Software Engineer