Michael Hawkins

Michael Hawkins has a strong background in technology and project management. Michael has worked at various companies throughout their career, including Moodle, Crazy Domains, and Exigent Group Limited.

At Moodle, Michael started in 2018 as an Open Source Developer, where they were responsible for new features, bug fixes, and improvements within the forum and privacy API components. Michael also served as the Security Officer, managing security bug reports and performing responsible disclosure of security fixes. In 2020, they transitioned to the role of Application Security Engineer.

Prior to joining Moodle, Michael worked at Crazy Domains from 2014 to 2018 as a PHP Developer. Michael handled bug fixes, new development, code review, and testing of various products and systems. Michael also worked on projects developing the API for backend systems integration with mobile applications.

Before Crazy Domains, Michael was employed at Exigent Group Limited from 2007 to 2014. Initially, they served as a Document Technician and Proof Reader before transitioning to the role of Client Manager. Michael managed multiple top tier legal clients, as well as internal teams and offshore colleagues, ensuring efficient workflows and meeting deadlines. Additionally, Michael held IT support and part-time software engineer roles within the company, handling setup, communication, support, and software-related duties.

Throughout their work experience, Michael has demonstrated proficiency in development, project management, security, and IT support, making him a valuable asset in the technology field.

Michael Hawkins attended Curtin University from 2005 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Science. In January 2020, they also completed the "Laravel 5 Essential Training" certification from LinkedIn. Additionally, Michael has a certification in "Google Tag Manager Fundamentals," although the institution, obtained month, and obtained year are not specified.