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Michael Walker

Product Manager
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Software Engineer | Product Manager | Theatre Grad
With a Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Oklahoma, and an Accredited Software Engineering Certificate from Turing School of Software & Design, this individual has a diverse educational background. Their professional experience includes roles such as Product Manager at Suited Connector, Mobile Front-End Engineer at TroutHouseTech, and Software Engineer at Turing School of Software & Design. They have also worked as an Information Technology Specialist at Istonish and a Product Launch Specialist at Layer3 TV. Their expertise spans product management, software engineering, and IT, with a focus on developing applications, facilitating engineering tradeoffs, and fostering a growth mindset. Their proactive approach to problem-solving, collaboration with stakeholders, and commitment to user experience improvement are evident in their work across various industries.

Work History

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Product Manager

Suited ConnectorFeb 2022 - Oct 2022 • 9 mosDeveloped a product vision and strategy for 3 major applications and several other smaller projects, generating new product ideas which improved the overall usability and user experience of the products. Curated detailed user stories and requirements for engineering and quality assurance teams through cross-department team collaboration resulting in fast-paced application iterations and improved shipping cadences. Streamlined training, including hands-on and written documentation, to aid users with more complex features of the applications. Applied critical thinking and attention to detail to triage application bugs and provide insightful summaries for the QA and Engineering teams
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Mobile Front-End Engineer

TroutHouseTechOct 2021 - Feb 2022 • 5 mosDeveloped mobile applications for clients in a variety of industries using React Native, Firebase, Figma, and mobile simulators. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate engineering tradeoffs resulting in high-quality MVP that met and exceeded client's needs
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Software Engineer

Turing School of Software & DesignJun 2020 - Oct 2021 • 1 yr 5 mosFocused on building client-side applications that are accessible to all users and efficiently process large and complex data sets. Covered the basics of object-oriented programming, modern frameworks, and cross-browser compatibility and developed basic UX and design principles. Developed technologies and skills at Turing, including JavaScript(ES5-ES9), React, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Webpack, Mocha/Chai, Jest, Vue, object-oriented programming, Agile methodologies, test-driven development, and Git/GitHub workflows.
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Information Technology Specialist

IstonishSep 2019 - Jun 2020 • 10 mosWorked as an IT Specialist devoting my days to listening to our client's needs and translating them to actionable outcomes that benefited the communities we served. Through listening and analyzing the client's problems, I was able to make a difference and help those with computers and networking issues by resolving them without escalation 90 percent of the time. Analyzed client's application problems and translated problems into actionable outcomes for future iteration improvements. Fostered an environment of cultivating a growth mindset through training, cross-team shadowing, and promoting professional growth opportunities
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Product Launch Specialist

Layer3 TVJul 2018 - Jun 2019 • 1 yrHelped launch new sales markets for T-Mobile's new TV Entertainment Department. Launched 10 new markets for T-Mobile's new TV Entertainment Department conducting over 1000 user interviews, which contributed to researching customer experiences and demands. Conducted marketing campaigns to lower churn rate and designed PR materials for internal promotional events within the company resulting in a reduced churn rate and increased team member morale. Executed ongoing competitor analysis to stay current with the industry trends

Education

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Turing School of Software & Design

Accredited Software Engineering Certificate, Computer Software Engineering2020 - 2021
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Regis University

Computer Software Engineering2019
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University of Oklahoma

Bachelor's degree, Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology2011 - 2014

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Software Engineer | Product Manager | Theatre Grad
With a Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Oklahoma, and an Accredited Software Engineering Certificate from Turing School of Software & Design, this individual has a diverse educational background. Their professional experience includes roles such as Product Manager at Suited Connector, Mobile Front-End Engineer at TroutHouseTech, and Software Engineer at Turing School of Software & Design. They have also worked as an Information Technology Specialist at Istonish and a Product Launch Specialist at Layer3 TV. Their expertise spans product management, software engineering, and IT, with a focus on developing applications, facilitating engineering tradeoffs, and fostering a growth mindset. Their proactive approach to problem-solving, collaboration with stakeholders, and commitment to user experience improvement are evident in their work across various industries.

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Top talent is on Pangea

You are viewing Michael's profile as a guest. Book a free call with our team to discuss your options for hiring fractional workers on Pangea's industry-leading talent marketplace.

Michael Walker

Product Manager
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

S

Product Manager

Suited ConnectorFeb 2022 - Oct 2022 • 9 mosDeveloped a product vision and strategy for 3 major applications and several other smaller projects, generating new product ideas which improved the overall usability and user experience of the products. Curated detailed user stories and requirements for engineering and quality assurance teams through cross-department team collaboration resulting in fast-paced application iterations and improved shipping cadences. Streamlined training, including hands-on and written documentation, to aid users with more complex features of the applications. Applied critical thinking and attention to detail to triage application bugs and provide insightful summaries for the QA and Engineering teams
T

Mobile Front-End Engineer

TroutHouseTechOct 2021 - Feb 2022 • 5 mosDeveloped mobile applications for clients in a variety of industries using React Native, Firebase, Figma, and mobile simulators. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate engineering tradeoffs resulting in high-quality MVP that met and exceeded client's needs
T

Software Engineer

Turing School of Software & DesignJun 2020 - Oct 2021 • 1 yr 5 mosFocused on building client-side applications that are accessible to all users and efficiently process large and complex data sets. Covered the basics of object-oriented programming, modern frameworks, and cross-browser compatibility and developed basic UX and design principles. Developed technologies and skills at Turing, including JavaScript(ES5-ES9), React, HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Webpack, Mocha/Chai, Jest, Vue, object-oriented programming, Agile methodologies, test-driven development, and Git/GitHub workflows.
I

Information Technology Specialist

IstonishSep 2019 - Jun 2020 • 10 mosWorked as an IT Specialist devoting my days to listening to our client's needs and translating them to actionable outcomes that benefited the communities we served. Through listening and analyzing the client's problems, I was able to make a difference and help those with computers and networking issues by resolving them without escalation 90 percent of the time. Analyzed client's application problems and translated problems into actionable outcomes for future iteration improvements. Fostered an environment of cultivating a growth mindset through training, cross-team shadowing, and promoting professional growth opportunities
L

Product Launch Specialist

Layer3 TVJul 2018 - Jun 2019 • 1 yrHelped launch new sales markets for T-Mobile's new TV Entertainment Department. Launched 10 new markets for T-Mobile's new TV Entertainment Department conducting over 1000 user interviews, which contributed to researching customer experiences and demands. Conducted marketing campaigns to lower churn rate and designed PR materials for internal promotional events within the company resulting in a reduced churn rate and increased team member morale. Executed ongoing competitor analysis to stay current with the industry trends

Education

T

Turing School of Software & Design

Accredited Software Engineering Certificate, Computer Software Engineering2020 - 2021
R

Regis University

Computer Software Engineering2019
U

University of Oklahoma

Bachelor's degree, Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology2011 - 2014

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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