Michael Chong
About Michael Chong
Michael Chong is a Technical Lead at mobileLIVE Inc in Toronto, Canada, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in implementing accessibility features, enhancing application reliability through testing, and mentoring junior developers.
Work at mobileLIVE
Michael Chong has been serving as a Technical Lead at mobileLIVE Inc since 2019. In this role, he has focused on implementing accessibility features in applications to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.0 AA standards. His responsibilities include overseeing technical projects and mentoring junior developers, contributing to their professional development. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Front End Web Developer at mobileLIVE from 2017 to 2019.
Previous Experience
Before joining mobileLIVE, Michael Chong held various positions in the tech industry. He worked as a Full Stack Web Developer at Inflection Group from 2015 to 2016 and as a Web Developer at CI Investments Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as a Senior Technical Student at Toronto Hydro from 2010 to 2012. His early experience also includes a role as a Full Stack Web Developer (student) at Inflection Group from 2014 to 2015 and as a Peer Leader at George Brown College from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Michael Chong studied at George Brown College, where he earned an Advanced Diploma in Computer Programmer Analyst from 2013 to 2015. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in web development and technical leadership. He has developed skills in implementing unit tests, securing applications, and deploying web APIs, among other technical proficiencies.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Michael Chong has made significant technical contributions. He created an Angular Data Layer Service to capture application state and record key metrics in Adobe Analytics and Google Campaign Manager. He also increased application reliability by implementing unit tests and developed chrome extensions to automate regression tests. His work includes securing applications using Google OAuth and JWT tokens and setting up Node.js web APIs with OpenWhisk.
Mentorship and Leadership
In his role as a Technical Lead, Michael Chong actively mentors junior developers, providing guidance and support to foster their growth in the field. He has implemented real-time data-driven campaigns using Adobe IO triggers, showcasing his commitment to both technical excellence and the development of future talent in the industry.