Summary
Michael Vanderpoorten is a lecturer and seasoned full‑stack developer with 11 years of experience building web and mobile applications and leading product-focused teams. He teaches JavaScript, React, Node and design courses at Arteveldehogeschool while running a freelance studio, YungPanda, delivering interactive apps for notable clients and brands. As co‑founder of DIVE Interactive and lead developer on projects like the Proceedix Google Glass app, he blends hands‑on front‑end and native Android expertise with pragmatic product design. He’s practiced at turning complex workflows into sustainable, maintainable software that prioritizes getting it right the first time. Regularly coaching students and teams in time‑boxed programs like open Summer of Code underscores his commitment to mentoring and knowledge transfer. Based in Ternat, Belgium, he brings a designer’s eye to engineering decisions, bridging UX and technical implementation.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Grafische & Digitale Media, Bachelor's degree, Grafische & Digitale Media at Artevelde Hogeschool Gent
Dutch, French, English, German