Michael Cox
About Michael Cox
Michael Cox is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and performance optimization. He has worked for various companies, including Nokia, Accenture, and Deutsche Bank, and has a strong academic background in Computer Science from the University of Kent.
Current Role at SBG Sports Software
Michael Cox serves as a Senior Software Engineer at SBG Sports Software, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support the company's operations in the sports betting industry. His expertise in software engineering contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the company's technology offerings.
Previous Experience at SwiftKey
Prior to his current role, Michael worked at SwiftKey as a Professional Services Engineer from 2014 to 2015 in London, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he focused on providing technical support and solutions to clients, enhancing user experience through software customization and integration.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Michael studied Computer Science at the University of Kent, where he achieved a 1st BSc Hons degree from 2003 to 2007. His academic training provided a solid foundation in software development principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career.
Career Progression and Notable Contributions
Michael has held various engineering roles throughout his career, including positions at Symbian, Nokia, Accenture, and Riskcare. He contributed to significant projects, such as resolving a performance issue in Deutsche Bank's Portfolio Stress Test project, leading to a 94% enhancement in performance. He also developed a notification framework that improved file system notifications by 50% while at Symbian.
Achievements in Software Engineering
Throughout his career, Michael has received recognition for his contributions to software quality and performance. He was acknowledged as Nokia Pilots' top defect reporter in the UK for the N8 product, reporting over 50 defects that led to quality improvements. He also received a Kudos Award for addressing a file write performance issue on Nokia's N8 device.