Matthias Schuyten

Matthias Schuyten

Full-Stack Developer & Educational Innovator

Bridging technology and education through innovative solutions. Specializing in AI integration, curriculum development, and full-stack development with a focus on democratizing learning.

Belgium
Available for opportunities
matthias.schuyten@gmail.com

About

With a foundation in engineering, my career has been a pursuit of complex challenges where I can build impactful technological solutions. This drive has led me from founding a delivery-tech startup to exploring the frontier of AI integration within one of Europe's leading universities.

At my core, I'm a developer who enjoys building things. I'm drawn to major technological shifts, and it was this interest that led me to explore the intersection of AI and education, intrigued by its potential to disrupt industries and democratize learning. I saw it as a fascinating proving ground for applying cutting-edge tools to a new domain.

Today, I continue to develop tools that solve real-world problems. I recently developed the first open-source curriculum for Belgium's new high school computer science program—an interactive platform engineered for easy adoption and customization by other educators. It's a testament to my belief in creating technology that is both powerful and accessible.

Current Focus

  • AI Integration Policy Development
  • Educational Technology Implementation
  • Curriculum Development & Innovation
  • AI-Assisted Development Workflows

Key Achievements

  • Founded a company and scaled it to 1,500 local monthly active users.
  • Authored Belgium's first open-source Computer Science curriculum.
  • Early adopter of AI-assisted development
  • Shipped multiple full-stack apps using Flutter, Next.js, and Firebase.
  • Shaped the AI integration strategy for KU Leuven's faculty of economics and business.

Professional Experience

Freelance Developer
Self-employed
2020 - Present
  • Developing full-stack apps from concept to MVP using Next.js, Flutter, and Firebase.
  • Engineering complex AI pipelines with the Gemini API for innovative features.
  • Using AI-assisted workflows to accelerate development and deliver quality products.
Computer Science Teacher & Curriculum Developer (Part-time)
Belgian High School
2024 - Present
  • Developed Belgium's first open-source CS curriculum for a new high school lesson plan.
  • Built a Next.js platform with Markdown for easy curriculum customization by teachers.
  • Teaching Python, algorithms, and databases to ~150 high school students.
Educational Technologist & AI Policy Advisor (Part-time)
KU Leuven
2024 - Present
  • Advising on institutional AI strategy and integration for new technology trends.
  • Delivering AI & prompt engineering workshops to up to 1000 university faculty and staff.
  • Assisting professors with pioneering AI-driven educational projects.
Math & Physics Teacher
Belgian High School
2024
  • Pioneered tech-centric teaching with video solutions, interactive tools, and a custom tutor bot.
  • Approached teaching with a build-measure-learn feedback loop, treating the classroom like a startup
Founder & Sole Developer
Buddie Delivery Incubator
2019 - 2023
  • Co-founded a delivery service, building three Flutter apps to test local delivery concepts.
  • Built the full-stack infrastructure using Flutter, Firebase, Stripe, and Google Maps APIs.
  • Scaled the service to 1,500 monthly active users, achieving local product-market fit.

Featured Projects

Open-Source Computer Science Curriculum Platform
Educational Technology • Next.js & Markdown

Developed the first open-source curriculum for Belgium's new CS lesson plan, featuring distinct tracks for science (Python, Algorithms) and business (SQL) students. The Next.js platform allows teachers to easily customize and deploy courses.

Next.js
React
TypeScript
Markdown
+3 more
Buddie - Delivery Incubator App
Co-founder & Mobile development • Flutter & Firebase

Co-founded and single-handedly developed a multi-faceted delivery service in Leuven, Belgium. Built the entire platform, including three Flutter apps to test various local delivery concepts from a central city hub.

Flutter
Dart
JavaScript
Firebase
+14 more
Stuffly - Community Sharing App
Lead Developer • Flutter, Firebase & Gemini API

Lead developer for the MVP of Stuffly, a community item-sharing platform. Built the app using Flutter and Firebase, and integrated the Gemini API for AI-powered object recognition to streamline user-generated content.

Flutter
Firebase
Gemini API
Material 3
+5 more
MyTale.Studio - AI Storybook Generator
Full-Stack Development • Next.js, GenAI & Firebase

A web application built with Next.js that leverages a multi-step AI pipeline using the Gemini API to generate fun, personalized, and illustrated storybooks. The project focuses on creating a simple, shareable, and viral user experience.

Next.js
Firebase
Gemini API
Generative AI
+5 more
AI Integration Strategy & Workshops
Educational Technology • KU Leuven

Led the development and delivery of AI integration strategy and workshops for faculty and PhD teaching staff at KU Leuven, one of Europe's leading universities, shaping the institution's approach to new AI trends.

AI Strategy
Workshop Design
Educational Technology
Prompt Engineering
+2 more
Master's Thesis - UAV Tracking
Computer Vision • Ford Motor Company

Implementation of object tracking and trajectory planning for UAVs using vision-based approach. Addressed latency issues with Kalman filtering in an Android application.

OpenCV
C++
Android
Kalman Filter
+2 more
Technical Skills

Development

Flutter
Next.js
Node.js
Python
Firebase
React

AI & Tools

AI-Assisted Development
Cursor IDE
Machine Learning
Educational AI
Gemini API

Education

Curriculum Design
Workshop Facilitation
Policy Development
EdTech Integration
Education

Master of Mechanical Engineering

KU Leuven, Belgium

2016 - 2019

Air and Space Engineering specialization. Focus on engine thermodynamics, robotics, and various software platforms.

Bachelor of Engineering

KU Leuven, Belgium

2011 - 2017

Mechanical Engineering major, Chemical Technology minor. Strong foundation in mathematics, applied sciences, and problem-solving.

My Mission

"I believe in the democratization of education through AI and technology. My goal is to be at the forefront of educational innovation, helping institutions and learners adapt to the AI-driven future while maintaining the human element that makes education transformative."

Ready to collaborate?

Let's discuss how we can innovate in education and technology together.