Mike Brachten
Digital ideas. Working solutions.
Founder
My home for digital services and products since 2016. Where building, running a business and helping clients come together.
I build technology that solves real problems.
AI Engineer, consultant & entrepreneur
I connect AI, software and business. I turn messy, complex problems into practical systems people can actually use — from ambiguity to production.
Understand the business. Get deep into the technology. Build it myself.
I don’t just build what’s asked. I figure out what should be built.
Good technology starts with understanding the problem. I combine engineering, business analysis, product thinking and consulting to move from ambiguity to a working solution.
Python? Fine. Power Platform? Fine. An AI agent? If it helps. A spreadsheet or a process change can be just as useful. I choose what fits, get into the technical detail, and build, test and improve until it works.
How I workAI at the core. Breadth as a strength.
I understand the technology under the hood. But a model or an app is only useful when the rest fits: data, architecture, process and use. I work across that whole chain.
AI engineering
From model to application.
- LLMs, agents & workflows
- RAG, search & knowledge
- Tool calling, MCP & API integration
- Evaluation, testing & guardrails
- Local LLMs & fine-tuning
- Azure OpenAI & AI Foundry
I design and build AI applications from prototype to a working system. I choose deliberately between models, agents, workflows, conventional software and automation, depending on what the problem needs.
Microsoft Foundry
Copilot Studio
OpenAI API
Azure AI
Software & architecture
From code to an integrated application.
Web apps and software that solve real problems and work with existing systems. I design the architecture, build the application and connect the systems. With version control, tests and CI/CD built into development.
Python
GitHub
PostgreSQL
WordPress
Node.js
PHP
Automation & platforms
Build quickly where custom code isn’t needed.
Automating apps, workflows and business processes, with Dataverse, Copilot Studio and Microsoft 365 as part of the solution. Low-code where it speeds things up, code where it’s needed.
Power Platform
Power Apps
Power Automate
Retool
Cloud, data & infrastructure
The technology underneath the application.
From deployment and databases to hosting, networking and the infrastructure applications run on. Including App Service, SQL Server, Bash, Nginx and Apache.
Docker- PostgreSQL
- Azure
Cloudflare
Linux VPS
Business, product & consulting
From problem to the right solution.
Process analysis, requirements, UX, product thinking and go-to-market. I clarify the question, weigh technologies and platforms against each other, and connect business, users and technology in a solution that actually gets used.
See how I workMy companies.
Your website. Taken care of.
Part of MB Digital Ventures
For business owners who want a good website and someone who keeps it running. From design to hosting and maintenance.
A brand that fits.
Part of MB Digital Ventures
Design and marketing for businesses and organisations. A recognisable brand identity, good content and the tools to tell your story.
New technology. Real products.
Co-founder
A venture studio we build and run ourselves. We research technology, test ideas and develop products. Triadis Play is one concrete result.
Triadis Play
Digital signage: manage content centrally and show it on your screens. For offices, hospitality, hotels and property.
- Content, templates & live information
- Central management of your screens
- Media players, installation & support
One tap. Your details shared.
Part of MB Digital Ventures
Physical NFC products with a digital profile or your own link. For networking, sharing contact details and interactive campaigns.
Wanneer Aanzetten?Run appliances at a smarter time.
A service by MB Digital Ventures
An app for dynamic electricity prices. View the prices, enter how long your appliance runs and find a lower-cost start time. For washing machines, dishwashers, EV chargers and other appliances.
From “can this work?” to “this works”.
AI, software and business belong together. I can clarify the problem, design the solution and build it myself.
Medical letters you can actually understand
An AI model that rewrites medical letters in patient-friendly language. This is where AI gets interesting for me: turning a difficult, specific problem into something a person can use.
About AI applicationsBuild the app. Improve the process.
I look at the steps, exceptions and people behind a process. Then I design the app, automate the manual work and connect the systems. With Power Platform, Python and APIs, depending on what’s needed.
About apps and automationA good product needs to find its place.
Who is this useful for? Why would they choose it? How do you explain it? I work on go-to-market, demos and propositions. Running my own businesses means I also consider sales, support and everyday use.
About go-to-market
Publications.
All publicationsMy take on the next phase of AI: Where to use LLMs, low code, multi-agent systems and advanced techniques for real ROI
My reflections after the Microsoft AI Tour in Frankfurt: starting with processes, the role of low code, and choosing between workflows and agents.
Read on LinkedInImpact of AI Personalization on Email Clicks and Conversions: Insights from a Real-World AI-Personalized Phishing Simulation
Research into the effect of AI personalization on clicks and conversions in an organisational phishing simulation.
Read on ResearchGateAutomating ISO 27001 Consultancy and Auditing using AI: A Feasibility Study Based on Expert Interviews
An expert-interview study exploring the feasibility of AI in ISO 27001 consultancy and auditing.
Read on ResearchGate
What others say about me.
Translated from the original Dutch testimonials.
“I have really enjoyed working with Mike on several projects. His professionalism and customer-focused approach truly stand out. He listens carefully, communicates his ideas and objectives with respect, and always strives for the best result. Mike brings strong ideas, deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project. It has been a real pleasure working with him!”
“Mike combines technical depth with strong business insight. He takes initiative, continually brings new ideas and turns innovation into concrete improvements. Through clear communication, he makes complex technical questions understandable for non-technical stakeholders.”
“His enthusiasm, drive, flexibility and creativity are clearly reflected in the work he delivers. My experiences with Mike have been particularly positive so far, and I hope our collaboration continues for a long time.”
“Mike showed exceptional creativity in branding, design and presentations, while demonstrating strong ownership across several workstreams. His combination of creative and technical skills is a great strength.”
More experiences (2)
“Mike demonstrates a high level of innovation and continually explores multiple solutions and approaches to move work forward effectively. His proactive attitude contributes to timely execution and delivery. He also brings an entrepreneurial perspective, looking at questions holistically and connecting technical solutions to broader business goals.”
“We know Mike as a capable, committed and motivated colleague. Mike is also loyal, reliable and flexible, and has shown a professional commitment to our organisation. (...) Mike carried out his work to our full satisfaction.”
Education & certification.
MSc Business Informatics and BSc Information Science (cum laude), Utrecht University.
Education & background
Have a messy problem? Let’s figure it out.
Tell me where you’re stuck. You don’t need to know the solution yet. We start with what’s happening and what needs to improve.
What happens next.
- You describe the problem. You don’t need to know the solution.
- I ask questions. Sometimes uncomfortable, always useful.
- We test the smallest solution that could make a difference.
- We build, put it to use and improve based on what we learn.