Sander Hoogendoorn
Sander Hoogendoorn is an independent dad, traveler, and seasoned developer with 40+ years of experience who still writes code daily—why stop now? As CTO at iBOOD, he's known for his post-agile mindset and knack for shaking the status quo.
A prolific author and speaker, Sander keeps teams on their toes. He shares his ideas on disruption, microservices, software architecture, and the fine art of writing elegant code while championing small steps and big thinking.
Montreal 2025 sessions
Getting Unstuck. Tips on Surviving a Rapidly Changing World
English session - Intermediate
In a fast-changing world, organizations risk "Technical Death" as their products age, resulting in the "Innovators Dilemma." Agile frameworks can create rigidity, leaving them stuck. This talk offers practical strategies and tools like idea funnels and microteams to balance maintenance, innovation, and customer focus, helping companies move beyond traditional agile and stay competitive.
Real-world microservices The long and winding road
English session - Intermediate
Microservices are widely discussed, but what does a successful implementation look like? Sander Hoogendoorn shares his experience from leading iBOOD's transition to a clean microservices architecture.
In this talk, he covers key architectural decisions, patterns, and the creation of the open-source framework Easy.ts, offering practical insights and real-life examples to help others navigate their own tech transformations.
