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# Michael Dowden
CEO at Andromeda Galactic Solutions focusing on accessibility and readable code.

## About

Michael builds human-centered software as the CEO of Andromeda Galactic Solutions. Over a three-decade career, he has helped over 100 companies build products with a heavy emphasis on accessibility, user experience, and serverless architecture.

He is a Google Developer Expert, a Microsoft MVP, and the author of several books including *Approachable Accessibility* and *Architecting CSS*. As a speaker, he breaks down practical approaches to cleaner code, like using TypeScript decorators to reduce complexity and improve readability.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage · June 30, 2026
Online
- [Interior Decorating (TypeScript Decorators)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2121-interior-decorating-typescript-decorators) · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Interior Decorating (TypeScript Decorators)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2121-interior-decorating-typescript-decorators) · Michael Dowden


## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdowden/)
- [Blog](https://andromedagalactic.com/mrdowden)