Michael Xavier | lookininward.github.io

Experience building software applications.
Thorough understanding of hardware/software architectures, operating systems, and data structures.
Straightforward communication skills.
Focused on meaningful collaboration with others in team environments.
Gets business requirements and impacts on existing architectures.
Independent mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Detail-oriented and enjoys the learning process, achieving greater goals.

Some of my day-to-day workflow activities.

Plan architecture of system components with team leads. Transform requirements into design concepts and ERDs.
Design user interface and user experience flows with designer.
Breakdown requirements into trackable, manageable, and detailed work lists in Trello.
Execute work requirements using test driven development and DRY principles.
Manage activities using the KANBAN lean methodology focused around continual delivery. Experienced working with agile, lean teams.
Having completed features and fixes, write clear and detailed technical specifications and documentation.
Troubleshoot and debug issues as they are reported directly from Sentry and CI reports, quality assurance, and customer support.
Participate in source code and design reviews.
Comment and approve code prior to going to production.
Provide development and testing support for other engineers.
Participate in one-on-one talks, group discussions with team members to share software engineering best practices.