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Michael G

Lead Developer at Scoota

Michael G. has extensive work experience in various roles within the software development industry. Michael started their career as a Technical Analyst at Air France, where they collected user needs and developed statistical reports. Michael then moved on to become an Information Manager at Air France, where they serviced BusinessObjects expert users and managed projects on the Commercial Data Warehouse.

Michael then worked as a Web Designer/Developer at Experian QAS UK, providing first-line support and analyzing and solving customer issues. Michael also gained experience as a Freelance Web Designer/Developer, developing and designing personal websites and web applications.

Michael continued their career as a Web Designer/Developer at Comtact Ltd, developing websites using a LAMP environment and designing WAI compliant websites. At Live Nation, they worked as a Lead Front-End Developer, coordinating work between back-end coders and the design team and integrating designs into back-end applications.

Michael also worked at Square Enix as a Software Developer, where they designed and developed a single sign-on architecture for their suite of websites and developed the 2009 Championship Manager Online Shop.

Michael then joined Beatscope Limited as a Senior Software Engineer and eventually became the Managing Director. Michael oversaw the architecture of client systems, managed resources, and owned the release schedule. Michael also built and trained the development team and implemented Lean and Agile software development values.

At IndieMoviesOnline Limited, Michael served as the Head of Digital Engineering, where they built the IndieMoviesOnline.com website and ad-supported video delivery system.

Michael then joined Zoopla Property Group Plc, initially as a Senior Software Developer, tasked with implementing a micro-services architecture and underlying infrastructure. Michael also became the Python Developer Lead, managing Python developers and driving the architecture of services and application development. Later, they were promoted to Software Developer Lead, where they played a key role in architecting solutions, developing infrastructure, and setting software development standards.

Currently, Michael is working at Scoota as a Lead Developer, leading the development team in bringing their Ad Tech Platform to maturity. Michael manages full-stack developers and drives the technical architecture of the platform using a microservices approach.

Overall, Michael G. has gained significant experience and expertise in software development, team management, architecture design, and infrastructure development throughout their career.

Michael G. completed their Baccalauréat S, with a focus on Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, at Lycée Hélène Boucher from 1993 to 1996. Michael then attended Université de Metz from 1996 to 1999, where they earned their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry and Physics. Michael continued their education at Université de Metz from 1999 to 2001, completing their Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Finally, from 2001 to 2004, Michael G. studied at Telecom SudParis, where they obtained an MSc degree in ICST, Business & Economics.

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Timeline

  • Lead Developer

    February 1, 2016 - present