Michel Vanderheyden
About Michel Vanderheyden
Michel Vanderheyden serves as the Head of Security Engineering Technical Authority at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in security engineering and system development, with a career spanning multiple roles at SWIFT and other organizations.
Work at SWIFT
Michel Vanderheyden has held multiple positions at SWIFT, showcasing a diverse career within the organization. He currently serves as the Head of Security Engineering Technical Authority since 2019. Prior to this role, he worked as the Head of Network Security Engineering for a brief period in 2019. His tenure at SWIFT also includes positions such as Senior System Developer/System Engineer from 2004 to 2007, Lead Security Management Specialist from 2012 to 2017, and Technical Authority from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he was the Head of Enterprise Security Engineering from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Michel Vanderheyden earned a Bachelor’s degree from Haute Ecole 'Léonard de Vinci' in Bruxelles, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in security engineering and system development. He also attended Athénée Adolphe Max from 1983 to 1989, further enhancing his academic qualifications.
Background
Before joining SWIFT, Michel Vanderheyden gained experience in various roles across different organizations. He worked at ING as a Senior Developer from 2003 to 2004. His earlier career includes positions at Ebone as a Developer from 2000 to 2002, and at MasterCard (formerly Europay) as a Developer/System Engineer from 1997 to 2000. He also completed a thesis at BIM in 1995.
Professional Experience
Michel Vanderheyden has accumulated significant professional experience in the field of security and system development. His roles have included leading security management and engineering teams, as well as developing systems and networks. His diverse experience across multiple companies has contributed to his expertise in security engineering.