Michael Tong
About Michael Tong
Michael Tong is a Software Engineer at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2021, managing complete modules and mentoring junior developers. He has previous experience at companies such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Fiserv, and Percipient.ai, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
Work at Anaplan
Michael Tong has been employed at Anaplan as a Software Engineer since 2021. He is responsible for managing a complete module end-to-end, demonstrating his capability in overseeing significant software development processes. In his role, he has built internal APIs that facilitate the integration of Anaplan's systems with platforms such as Google Big Query, AWS, and Azure storage, utilizing technologies like Node and Express.js. Additionally, he leads and mentors a team of junior developers, contributing to their professional growth and the overall success of the development team.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position at Anaplan, Michael Tong worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Software Engineer from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he served as a Frontend Developer at Percipient.ai for seven months in 2019 and as a Software Development Engineer at Fiserv from 2016 to 2019. His experience spans various roles and responsibilities, allowing him to develop a diverse skill set in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Michael Tong earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in computer science principles, which he applies in his professional roles. His expertise includes software development, API integration, and team leadership.
Internship Experience
In 2015, Michael Tong gained practical experience as a Software Engineering Intern at Resilient Network Systems, Inc. during a three-month internship in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a real-world setting and further develop his skills in software engineering.