Mike Heijmans

I'm currently the Director of Platform Technology at Tradweb Markets LLC where I lead multiple teams of engineers responsible for the interface between the business application development teams and the infrastructure that runs their applications. This includes the development and maintenance of the build and runtime environments, observability, SDLC, CI/CD systems, the Kubernetes-based PaaS that supports the company's various businesses, and the cloud strategy/infrastructure.

I'm a software engineer, developer, and technical leader with two decades of experience, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to see the bigger picture. I learn and apply new skills quickly, and am committed to building high-performing teams and efficient, reliable systems. Throughout my career, I've led globally distributed teams and managed projects, from automating CI/CD pipelines to implementing Kubernetes-based solutions, always focused on improving speed, quality, and the user experience.

As a manager and director, I believe people are a company's greatest asset. When you unlock each individual's potential, everyone benefits. I've built and led remote distrubuted teams of engineers, designers, and product managers, and I'm passionate about creating a culture of collaboration, trust, and respect. I'm a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, and I strive to create an environment where everyone can contribute and grow.

In my free time, I enjoy working on side projects, learning new technologies, flying airplanes (sometimes upside-down), scuba diving into caves, making music, playing with microcontrollers, building elaborate animated halloween props and contributing to open-source software. I'm passionate about creating and building new things, and I love to share my knowledge and experience with others. I'm always looking for new opportunities to learn and grow, and I'm excited to see what the future holds.

Check out my projects to see what I've been working on, read my blog to learn more about my thoughts and experiences, and connect with me on social media to stay up to date with my latest work. If you have any questions or would like to collaborate, feel free to reach out. I look forward to hearing from you!