Michael Pilkington
About Michael Pilkington
Michael Pilkington is a Senior Engineer at MUSIC Tribe, where he has worked since 2020 after progressing through roles as Junior and Software Engineer. He specializes in product design, hardware debugging, and firmware development, with a background in Electronics Engineering and experience in various software and hardware technologies.
Current Role at MUSIC Tribe
Michael Pilkington currently serves as a Senior Engineer at MUSIC Tribe, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he engages in various engineering tasks, including product design and hardware debugging. His responsibilities involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and enhance product offerings.
Previous Experience at MUSIC Tribe
Prior to his current role, Michael Pilkington worked at MUSIC Tribe in different capacities. He began as a Junior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019, followed by a promotion to Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he focused on physical debugging of hardware prototype boards and contributed to product design by reviewing front panel artwork and gathering customer requirements.
Educational Background in Electronics Engineering
Michael Pilkington studied at the University of York, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Electronics Engineering with Music Technology Systems from 2012 to 2017. His academic experience included a year in industry, providing him with practical skills that he later applied in his engineering roles.
Technical Skills and Development Practices
Michael Pilkington has developed a strong technical skill set throughout his career. He has practiced test-driven development, writing functional tests and debugging control interfaces using Python and JavaScript. Additionally, he has experience implementing continuous integration with tools such as Docker and Azure DevOps, and has worked with multiple processors, including Arm M7, STM32, and GD32.
Professional Experience Prior to MUSIC Tribe
Before joining MUSIC Tribe, Michael Pilkington gained valuable experience in various roles. He worked as a Graduate Software Engineer at BBC from 2017 to 2018, and as an Industrial Placement Student at Meridian Audio Ltd from 2015 to 2016. His roles involved developing firmware for musical synthesizers and interfacing with control voltage generation in product development.