Michael Simpson
About Michael Simpson
Michael Simpson is a Senior Software Engineer at Carta, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse programming background and experience in various roles, including software engineering and game advising.
Work at Carta
Michael Simpson currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Carta, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked at Carta as a Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023. His role involves contributing to the development of software solutions within a hybrid work environment based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Michael Simpson earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Game Design from the University of California, Santa Cruz, studying from 2013 to 2017. He also completed his high school education at Scotts Valley High School, where he received his diploma in 2013. His technical expertise includes proficiency in programming languages such as Python, HTML5/JS, C#, and C/C++, as well as skills in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
Background
Michael Simpson has a diverse professional background in software engineering and game design. He began his career as a Game Advisor at GameStop in 2013 and later worked as a Game Operator at Santa Cruz Seaside Company in 2014. He transitioned to software development roles, starting as an Entry Level Python Developer and Inventory Manager at Digital Dynamics, Inc. in 2018, and subsequently held various positions at Picarro, Inc. from 2019 to 2022.
Technical Skills
Michael Simpson possesses a strong technical skill set that includes extensive experience with AWS services such as S3, DynamoDB, and Lambda for application deployment. He utilizes Ubuntu 20.04 as his preferred operating system and employs Visual Studio Code (vscode) as his primary code editor for software development projects. His background in graphic design enhances his ability to create intuitive software interfaces.
Professional Experience
Michael Simpson has accumulated significant professional experience in software engineering roles. He worked at Digital Dynamics, Inc. as a Software QA Engineer for four months in 2019 before moving to Picarro, Inc., where he served as a Software Engineer for two years and later as a Senior Software Engineer for six months. His career reflects a progression through various roles, showcasing his adaptability and growth in the tech industry.