Michael Gimbel
(734) 678-8120
SUMMARY
- Accomplished Software Engineer with 9 years of industry experience.
- Lead Engineer on large Web Application projects.
- University of Michigan School of Engineering graduate with Computer Engineering degree.
- Sold, designed, and implemented custom software solutions.
- Led outsourcing teams of Programmers, DBAs, Interface Developers, and Quality Assurance Experts.
- Managed large projects for brands and corporations.
- Efficiently and effectively worked in a fast paced environment, with rapid requirement changes and quick solution execution, multitasking amongst projects and team members.
- Redesigned and delivered proprietary software.
- Led clientele and team members through Agile Development Software processes.
- Open Source contributions.
- Specialties include SaaS Applications, Web Applications, and Web Sites.
SKILLSExpert In:Python, OO Perl, AJAX and JQuery, JavaScript, MySQL,
Pyramid Web Framework, UML, PostgreSQL, C++, Amazon Web Services
Proficient in:PHP, AngularJS, Backbone.js, C, Unix/Linux Scripting, CSS, HTML, CGI, Expect
Experience with:.NET, Ruby On Rails, Java, J2EE, Salt, Sphinx, Flash, Flex, AS3, Apache, Supervisor, Nginx, Eclipse, IBM WebSphere Message Broker,IBM WebSphere MQ, Microsoft Visual Studio, Flex, Bison, g++/gcc
EXPERIENCE
September 2011 – RightBrain Networks, Software Engineer
presentArchitected and programmed complex Web and SaaS applications for appliance in fields such as Machine
Learning and Text Recognition/Analyzation Systems, Realtime Swing Trading Application (assets such as
stocks, mutual funds, currency), Online Training Applications, Airline Safety Applications,
US Import/Export Tracking Systems, and Applications in use with the US Military.
December 2006 – ePrize, Software Engineer, SWAT (June 2011 – August 2011)
August 2011Software Engineer (December 2008 – June 2011)
Associate Software Engineer (December 2006 – December 2008)
Designed and programmed Interactive Online Promotions and Loyalty Programs for corporations such as
Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Yahoo, General Mills, Proctor & Gamble, Nike, HBO, Honda, AARP, MTV, etc.
June 2005 – Miracle Software Systems, Computer Consultant
December 2006Designed, developed, and implemented custom software solutions in Microsoft .NET and Java
programming languages, and with IBM WebSphere products.
April 2005 – Self Employed, Computer Programmer
PresentDesigned and programmed custom software for organizations.
September 2004 –U of M’s Life Sciences Institute, Ginsburg Lab, Computer Programmer
April 2005Designed and programmed online surveys, databases, and administrative tools for the Genes and
Blood Clotting study.
May 2003 –Sun Microsystems, Software System Test Intern
September 2003Developed testing and automation toolkits, tested Solaris 2.6, Solaris 2.7, Solaris 2.8, Solaris 2.9,
Solaris 2.10, and Project Orion, worked on Solaris, Linux, and Intel boxes.
EDUCATIONUniversity of Michigan College of Engineering
April 2004B.S.E., Computer Engineering
Dean’s List, University of Michigan College of Engineering, 2001
Relevant Course Work:Design of Microprocessor Based Systems, Compiler Construction, Software
Engineering, Object-Oriented Software Development, Introduction to OperatingSystems, Computer Architecture, Data Structures and Algorithms, Introductionto Computer Organization, Programming and Introductory Data, Introduction toLogic Design, Introduction to Circuits, Signals and Systems I, DiscreteMathematics, Major Design Experience Professionalism, Advanced TechnicalCommunications
ACTIVITIES
2011 – PresentPython Users Group
2011 – PresentAWS Users Group
2007 – 2012Detroit Perl Mongers