Set the direction
I define the problem worth solving, choose the approach and set priorities, including what not to pursue.
Product · Strategy · Engineering
Bert Hoorne
I enjoy complex projects where the direction isn't obvious. I set product and program strategy by understanding the problem, the business and the architecture, then deciding what to build and why. My experience spans software engineering, cloud architecture, healthcare and AI, and I can be hands-on when needed.
Principal Technical Program Manager in Microsoft Health AIBelgium
How I work.
I weigh user needs, business value, technical constraints, compliance requirements and risk together. These shape the strategy, not just the implementation.
Get into the architecture
I work through cloud architecture, data flows and system dependencies, including what security, compliance and day-to-day operations require of the design.
Make the hard choices
When product, engineering, clinical and business priorities conflict, I weigh the options and make the reasoning behind a decision clear.
Hands-on when needed
My AI work covers both strategy and implementation. I can get directly involved in the technical work when needed and change the plan when the evidence calls for it.
Background
Software, startups and healthcare AI.
I started by writing healthcare software, then worked independently and co-founded startups. Today I'm a Principal Technical Program Manager in Microsoft Health AI, working with teams in the US and EMEA.
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Engineering and startups
Built healthcare software and co-founded startups before moving into cloud architecture and technology strategy.
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Cloud and data platforms
Worked with healthcare organizations worldwide on cloud and data-platform architecture and implementation.
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Healthcare AI at Microsoft
Work on healthcare AI products, including Healthcare Agent Service and Dragon Copilot.