Michael Wolbert

    About Michael

    Crafting Digital Excellence Through Code & Innovation

    I'm an Engineering Leader with over a decade of experience building enterprise-scale platforms that serve millions of users. My passion lies in architecting resilient, high-performing systems that blend cutting-edge technology with exceptional user experiences.

    My Journey

    I specialize in leading scalable engineering initiatives that transform complex business requirements into robust, user-centric solutions. My expertise spans the full technology stack, from frontend frameworks like Angular and React to backend services, DevOps practices, and Site Reliability Engineering.

    Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with industry leaders like Philips, AkzoNobel, and SVB, where I've consistently delivered results that matter: tripling conversion rates, reducing build times by 60%, and migrating critical systems while preserving business continuity.

    When I'm not crafting code, you'll find me exploring the underwater world as a certified scuba and freediving instructor, or traveling to new destinations that inspire creativity and broaden perspectives. The discipline and focus required for freediving mirrors the precision needed in software engineering.

    Education

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    Master of Science, Information Sciences

    University of Amsterdam

    Key Coursework

    Data Mining
    Information Retrieval
    Interactive Intelligent Systems
    Knowledge Engineering
    Knowledge-based Media Systems
    Philosophical Aspects of Information Science
    Research Methods (Experiment Design and Statistics)
    Semantic Web
    Serious Gaming
    Text Mining
    Visual Analytics
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    Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

    Hogeschool Utrecht

    Expertise

    Frontend

    Angular
    React
    Vue
    TypeScript
    HTML5
    CSS/SASS
    WCAG

    Backend

    Node.js
    NestJS
    Express
    .NET
    Django
    REST APIs
    Microservices

    DevOps & SRE

    Docker
    Kubernetes
    Jenkins
    AWS
    Azure
    CI/CD
    Monitoring

    Testing & Tools

    Cypress
    Jest
    Karma
    Git
    Jira
    Agile
    Scrum

    Certifications

    MCTS: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications
    Microsoft
    Emergency First Responder Instructor
    First Aid, Secondary Care, Childcare
    Scuba & Freediving Instructor
    Certified in both Scuba and Freediving instruction

    Languages

    Dutch
    Native
    English
    Native Bilingual

    Location

    Available Worldwide

    (Remote Work or Possible Relocation)