Summary
Michiel Overeem is an engineering manager and product development leader with 11 years of professional experience, currently heading a team of 10+ developers and architects at AFAS Software to build SB+, an accountancy solution on the company's low-code Focus platform. He combines deep hands-on expertise in C#, distributed systems, frontend technologies and model-driven development with academic rigor from a PhD on evolution in low-code platforms. Previously a lead architect responsible for frontend, backend and generator architecture, he has designed maintainable, high-performance generator and platform layers that power ERP features. Michiel pairs technical leadership with mentorship—supervising multiple interns and guiding cross-functional teams—and brings practical experience from both consultancy and research settings. Based in Utrecht, he is especially interested in the intersection of low-code platforms and software evolution, translating research insights into scalable product architecture.
11 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services at Utrecht University
MSc, Computer Science, MSc, Computer Science at University of Utrecht
VWO, Natuur & Gezondheid, VWO, Natuur & Gezondheid at Guido de Bres