Mickey Cates

Mickey Cates is a seasoned software engineering manager currently leading a team at Ascend, a MAXIMUS Company, since May 2020. With over 18 years of experience at Ascend, Cates has held various roles including Software Architect and Senior Application Developer. Prior to the current position, Cates worked as a Subcontractor for Maximus Healthcare at Corestaff Staffing Services and served as a Senior Application Developer at Eco-Energy LLC. Cates began a career in technology as an Application Developer at Benesync and has a rich background in the music industry as a Professional Songwriter from 1980 to 2004. Cates holds a degree from Lamar University.