Michael Hammond
About Michael Hammond
Michael Hammond is a Senior Software Engineer at Wizards of the Coast, where he has worked remotely since 2022. He has a background in software engineering with significant experience at Microsoft and a degree in Computer Science from North Dakota State University.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Michael Hammond has been employed at Wizards of the Coast as a Senior Software Engineer since 2022. He works remotely and has contributed to various projects during his tenure. Notably, he implemented one of the first continuous integration pipelines for Dynamics GP, enhancing the software development process. Additionally, he co-created a UI wizard framework that has been adopted for use in other administrative applications, demonstrating his ability to innovate and improve user interfaces.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Before joining Wizards of the Coast, Michael Hammond worked at Microsoft for 21 years, from 2001 to 2022, in Fargo, North Dakota. During his time as a Principal Software Engineer, he played a significant role in various software development projects. His long tenure at Microsoft allowed him to gain extensive experience in software engineering and development practices.
Education in Computer Science
Michael Hammond studied Computer Science at North Dakota State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree from 1999 to 2003. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in software development principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in the technology sector.
Technical Contributions and Innovations
Throughout his career, Michael Hammond has made several technical contributions that have streamlined processes and improved efficiency. He developed a reusable library aimed at simplifying the creation of new installations, which significantly reduced overhead. His work on continuous integration pipelines and UI frameworks further highlights his focus on enhancing software development workflows.