Michael Ahlers
About Michael Ahlers
Michael Ahlers is a Senior Software Engineer at Hopper, with a rich background in software development and engineering roles across various companies. He has contributed significantly to Hopper's travel ancillary products and mentors peers in Scala best practices.
Title
Michael Ahlers currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Hopper, where he works remotely.
Professional Experience
Michael Ahlers has accumulated extensive experience in software engineering over his career. Prior to his current role at Hopper, he worked as a Principal Software Engineer at Vector Solutions from 2016 to 2021 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He has also held positions at Thomson Reuters Special Services, Pattern Consulting, Verizon Business, Learning Objects, Brivo Systems, Cybertrust, i2, and Touchtown. His roles predominantly focused on senior software engineering and development.
Key Contributions at Hopper
At Hopper, Michael Ahlers has made significant contributions to several key projects. He played a pivotal role in the development of Price Drop Protection, Price Freeze, Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR), and Flight Disruption Assistance (FDA) features. Additionally, he was involved in the design and development of services for Hopper's partnership with Capital One, focusing on travel ancillary products for Capital One's Travel Portal.
Education and Expertise
Michael Ahlers holds a degree in Computer Science from Duquesne University, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. He also attended Penn State University, studying Mathematics and Computer Science from 1998 to 1999. His expertise includes extensive knowledge of the Scala programming language and associated libraries and tooling, areas in which he has frequently advised and mentored peers.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional life, Michael Ahlers enjoys competitive bike racing and is also a certified sport pilot. He engages in recreational flying during his free time, reflecting a diverse range of interests.