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Fullstack Developer • Software Architect • AI Context Engineer

Hi, I'm Michael Heide

I craft elegant digital experiences with modern technologies, turning complex challenges into simple, beautiful solutions.

About Me

Michael Heide

From co-founding a digital agency to teaching web engineering at Hochschule RheinMain, my journey has always been about building meaningful software and sharing knowledge. With over 8 years of experience, I've grown from SEO enthusiast to certified software architect leading cross-functional teams.

Today, I specialize in high-performance React applications for resource-constrained devices like SmartTVs and Set-Top-Boxes, working with major media companies like RTL. I'm passionate about accessibility, AI-augmented development, and creating software that makes a real difference—like health tech for diabetes management.

Certified Software Architect

iSAQB CPSA-FL certified. Designing scalable systems and leading teams of up to 8 developers.

Fullstack Developer

Building high-performance apps for web, mobile, and SmartTV platforms with React & React Native.

University Lecturer

Teaching React, Next.js, and Web Engineering at Hochschule RheinMain. Passionate about sharing knowledge.

Skills & Expertise

A curated selection of technologies and tools I work with to build modern applications.

Frontend

TypeScript React React Native Next.js Astro Tailwind CSS

Backend

Node.js Spring Boot Kotlin MongoDB GraphQL REST APIs

Architecture

AWS Docker Kubernetes System Design Microservices CI/CD

AI & LLM

LLM Integration Prompt Engineering RAG Systems Context Engineering AI Agents Vector DBs

Featured Projects

A selection of projects that showcase my skills and passion for building great software.

Featured

RTL+ Streaming Platform

Developed the SmartTV and Set-Top-Box application for RTL+, Germany's leading streaming service. Focused on performance optimization for resource-constrained devices, implementing efficient rendering strategies and memory management to ensure smooth playback and navigation.

React TypeScript Next.js GraphQL Zustand Playwright

Diddi Smart Health Platform

Cross-platform diabetes management app with real-time nutritional tracking and health insights.

React Native Expo Next.js Spring Boot

White-label Platform

Scalable architecture serving multiple client brands with reusable components and design system.

React TypeScript Next.js Apollo GraphQL

ERP Cloud Migration

Modernization of legacy ERP system to cloud-based architecture with web and mobile interfaces.

React React Native Spring Boot Kotlin

Let's Connect

Have a project in mind or just want to chat? I'd love to hear from you.

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