Michael Vial
About Michael Vial
Michael Vial is an Engineering Manager at Busbud, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in software development, having held positions at companies such as Orange, Dailymotion, and BRANIGAN INTERACTIVE LTD.
Work at Busbud
Michael Vial has served as Engineering Manager at Busbud since 2018. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and leads development initiatives. He has played a key role in integrating the newly acquired company, NeredenNereye, into Busbud's front-end systems. Additionally, he developed an in-house design system based on Material-UI, enhancing the user interface and experience for Busbud's platform. His contributions have focused on improving performance and user engagement.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Michael Vial worked at Dailymotion as a Software Engineer from 2014 to 2018. He also held the position of Front End Developer at Orange from 2011 to 2014. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Full Stack Developer at 24h00 from 2008 to 2011 and at BRANIGAN INTERACTIVE LTD for one year in 2007. His diverse experience across these companies has equipped him with a broad skill set in software development.
Education and Expertise
Michael Vial studied at Oxford Brookes University, where he earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Web Technologies from 2004 to 2006. He also attended Université Grenoble Alpes, achieving a DUT in Informatique from 2002 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation in web development and software engineering principles.
Achievements in Performance and Development
During his tenure at Busbud, Michael Vial achieved a 50% improvement in purchase conversion within six months. He also reduced Time-to-first-byte by 30% through performance tuning of SEO pages. Additionally, he developed localized features specifically for the Turkish market, demonstrating his ability to adapt products for different user demographics.
Mentorship and Professional Development
Michael Vial actively mentors two junior developers, providing guidance and support to foster their professional growth. His commitment to mentoring reflects his dedication to developing talent within the engineering team and contributing to a collaborative work environment.