Data, dev, design & people.

I'm Michiel, Chief Data Officer at Sevi. I connect data, engineering, product and people, and write about what helped me grow.

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Work

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  1. Oct 2026 – now · Sevi · Kenya

    Chief Data Officer

    Leading data, governance, ML and product at a CBK-regulated fintech financing stock purchases for Kenyan retailers. I lead the data department and own how data becomes product and credit decisions, and how those decisions stay explainable, fair and auditable.

  2. 2024 – 2026 · Sevi · Kenya

    Machine Learning & Product Engineer

    Built an AI credit verification system from zero: ML pipeline, Kubernetes infrastructure, API and dashboard. Led ML product development and shaped team culture, architecture and developer experience.

  3. 2022 – 2024 · Sevi · Kenya

    Software Engineer

    Built core backend systems and internal tools. Redesigned all customer-facing apps for usability and brand clarity.

  4. 2014 – now · Utrecht

    Founder, CreativeSolvers

    A collective of engineers and designers serving mission-driven organisations with innovation strategy, service design, UX and development, including a global multi-language NGO platform.

  5. 2019 – now · Netherlands

    Founder, Make it WorkPress

    WordPress hosting and development for impact-driven businesses: custom themes, plugins, Linux server management and performance optimisation.

  6. 2014 – 2017 · Sowmedia · Rotterdam

    Design Lead & Lead Developer

    Designed and developed custom WordPress products, led key projects and mentored developers.

What drives me

“He is like a tree planted by streams of water, bringing forth its fruit in its season.”
Psalm 1:3

I love God, and that shapes how I build, lead and relate to people. I like helping people, teams and organisations flourish.

A fruit tree planted by a stream of water