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Michiel Van Gucht

Curiosity meets structure

Creativity and discipline don’t have to conflict — I’m living proof. My curiosity drives me to explore new ideas and fast-paced challenges, while my focus keeps me grounded to deliver high-quality results and see projects through to completion. I work independently, always centered on the mission and outcomes.

Leadership with empathy

As a manager, I lead with a clear vision and a commitment to listen actively. For me, leadership means putting people first — understanding their needs before focusing on results. I strive to be a guide and reference point, helping teams navigate toward future success.

Adaptable and growth-focused

I thrive across cultures and environments, adapting to fit the team and situation. I have a strong aptitude for learning, whether from advice or my own research, and I’m always seeking to grow and improve.

Strengths I bring

• Genuine and straightforward communication
• Building real, meaningful relationships
• Conceptual problem-solving and proactive thinking
• Tenacity and resilience in the face of challenges
• Discernment based on facts and thoughtful judgment
• Energetic responsiveness with a sense of urgency

Things I Can Do

I focus on building practical, maintainable software solutions, leveraging existing frameworks where possible, and delivering high-quality results. Here are some areas where I excel:

  • Write clean, maintainable code
  • Reuse frameworks effectively
  • Design and manage databases
  • Full-stack development
  • Problem-solving & thinking
  • Team collaboration & guidance

A Few Accomplishments

Some of my work, from high-impact results to creative experiments

Azure migration project

Azure Migration Success

Played an integral role in migrating a client’s proprietary Angular, React, and .NET tools from on-premises to Azure, ensuring a smooth transition and operational success.

ETL script refactor

ETL Workflow Refactor

Refactored a single company-wide ETL script into individual Linux scripts for each business unit, triggered automatically by (S)FTP uploads. This improved reliability so that issues in one script no longer affected the entire data flow.

Offline API demonstration

Offline API Demo for Trade Fair

Built a fully offline, reversed engineered, version of an API with an OpenStreetMap server to showcase our e-shop plugins at a trade fair without internet access. This project demonstrated my ability to design practical, self-contained solutions and got me into a professional development team.