Summary
Michael Whyte is a seasoned front-end web developer and educator with 12+ years shaping BCIT’s Front-End Web Developer program as Program Head. He designs curriculum, mentors students into industry-ready developers, and manages program operations alongside a team of instructors and coordinators. Combining hands-on web design roots with a Master’s in Learning and Technology, he blends pedagogy and practical coding to create effective, modern learning experiences. His background in audiovisual technology and live event tech informs a tactile, multimedia approach to teaching interactive web projects. Based in Vancouver, he brings a pragmatic focus on career-readiness, student outcomes, and industry-aligned skills. Outside the classroom he pursues photography and travel, keeping creative perspectives that feed into his instructional work.
13 years of coding experience
Master of Arts - MA, Learning and Technology, Master of Arts - MA, Learning and Technology at Royal Roads University
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
Diploma, Audio Visual Technician, Diploma, Audio Visual Technician at Humber College
Diploma, Provincial Instructor Diploma, Diploma, Provincial Instructor Diploma at Vancouver Community College (VCC)