Michael Shapiro
About Michael Shapiro
Michael Shapiro is a Backend Architect and Senior Staff Engineer at Adobe, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in software development and engineering, with experience at several companies and a strong interest in diving and martial arts.
Work at Adobe
Michael Shapiro has been serving as a Backend Architect and Senior Staff Engineer at Adobe since 2021. Based in New York, he has contributed to various projects within the organization over the past three years. His role involves designing and implementing backend systems that enhance the functionality and performance of Adobe's software solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Adobe, Michael Shapiro held several positions in the software development field. He worked at Match.com as a Software Developer from 2008 to 2010. He then joined ActiveProspect, Inc., where he served as a Senior Software Developer from 2013 to 2017 and later as a Senior Software Developer Team Lead from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Software Developer at Tradeware from 2005 to 2008 and briefly as a Principal Engineer at ActiveProspect in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Michael Shapiro studied Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2001 to 2005. He also pursued specialized training in various fields, including Exoskeletal Power Loaders at Weyland-Yutani from 2011 to 2018 and diving certifications through Global Underwater Explorers (GUE). His expertise extends to backend architecture and software engineering, with a focus on developing distributed systems frameworks.
Technical Contributions
Michael Shapiro is the author and maintainer of the Honeydew job queue system, which is actively used in production by multiple private companies and Department of Defense contractors. He is currently developing a new distributed systems framework for Elixir known as the Chassis Framework, showcasing his commitment to advancing technology in the software development sector.
Hobbies and Interests
In addition to his professional pursuits, Michael Shapiro has a passion for baking artisan sourdough bread, with a specialty in dark chocolate, roasted pecan, and sour cherry boule. He is also an enthusiast of Japanese sword-fighting, having trained in Toyama Ryu Batto Jutsu and Ryushin Shouchi Ryu Iaido. He participates in sword-fighting tournaments in Japan and is preparing for the JLPT N5 language test. Furthermore, he enjoys collecting Haworthias, which he appreciates for their aesthetic qualities.