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Mike
Veerman

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CTO in residence
from Belgium

Mike is a seasoned software architect turned seasoned engineering manager

Building software products is a tricky balancing act and Mike loves helping teams get better at it. He's allergic to paint-by-numbers-Agile and believes the right process has to be tailor-made for each company.

Which is the coolest country you ever visited?
Definitely Iceland! Or maybe Romania...? Or Indonesia? Antwerp?

Water or coffee?
Hard to give up one or the other, so let's meet in the middle and settle on an Americano?

About Mike

Base: Antwerp (BE)
Studies: Bachelor in Software engineering
Passions: rock climbing, travelling, amateur craft beer brewing

Expertises

Technical leadership
High performance teams
Writing
Coaching
Software Architecture
Keeping things simple

Articles by Mike

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Pragmatic ways of keeping documentation up to date

API documentation

Customer facing documentation

Operational documentation

While documentation is vital, too much can lead to outdated or duplicate content. To manage it, consolidate docs in one platform, separate live from historical content, archive outdated ones, move technical docs closer to code, and encourage sharing links to foster a documentation culture.

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Infrastructure is a business decision

Application and data architecture

Engineering

Ideas and insights

Learn how non-technical metrics can help control operational costs in tech startups. This article explains the importance of understanding real infrastructure costs and the cost of change to prevent your business expenses from spiraling out of control.

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Backups. How much is enough?

Data backups

Engineering

Application and data architecture

Google Cloud's data loss incident highlights the need for robust backups. Regular backups and storing snapshots are crucial. Practicing data restoration every 6-12 months ensures readiness. Adapt strategies as systems evolve to manage data loss risks effectively.

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