Michael Hughes
About Michael Hughes
Michael Hughes is a Senior Engineering Manager at Galileo Financial Technologies, where he leads the lending engineering team. He has extensive experience in software engineering and management, having worked at various technology companies including Motorola Solutions and Pariveda Solutions.
Work at Galileo
Michael Hughes currently serves as Senior Engineering Manager at Galileo Financial Technologies, a role he has held since 2023. He leads the lending engineering team, emphasizing agile development processes to enhance the company's lending and credit servicing technology. Prior to this position, he was Engineering Manager at Galileo from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to the development and implementation of engineering strategies.
Previous Experience
Before joining Galileo, Michael Hughes worked at Motorola Solutions as Senior Software Development Manager from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of Senior Software Engineer at Motorola Solutions from 2015 to 2018. His earlier roles include Consultant at Pariveda Solutions from 2011 to 2014 and Software Engineer at LeisureLink for 8 months in 2015. Additionally, he gained experience as a Student System Administrator at the University of Washington's Department of Electrical Engineering from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Michael Hughes studied at the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering and product development, particularly in the lending and credit servicing technology sectors.
Career Development
Michael's career began with an internship as a Software Developer in Test at Cray Inc. from 2010 to 2011. He then transitioned to various roles in software engineering and consulting, where he developed a combination of product and engineering skills. His progression through roles at companies like Motorola Solutions and Pariveda Solutions reflects his growth in the technology field, leading to his current leadership position at Galileo.