Michael Hadley
About Michael Hadley
Michael Hadley is a Tech Lead Manager at Replit, with a strong educational background in Vision Science, Computational Neuroscience, and Cognitive Science. He has experience as a software engineer and educator, developing digital tools and teaching programming to diverse learners.
Work at Replit
Michael Hadley currently serves as Tech Lead Manager at Replit, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Software Engineer at the same company from 2021 to 2023. In his capacity as Tech Lead Manager, he oversees technical projects and leads a team of engineers to enhance the platform's capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Michael Hadley earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Vision Science & Computational Neuroscience from the University of California, Berkeley, studying from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a self-designed degree in Cognitive Science, which he completed at Lafayette College from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Art & Technology from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, studying from 2013 to 2015.
Background
Before his current role at Replit, Michael Hadley worked at Columbia College Chicago as an Assistant Professor and Learning Product Developer from 2017 to 2021. He has also held positions as Curriculum Director and Lead Instructor at CodeAbode from 2015 to 2016, and as an Adjunct Professor at UIC and SAIC from 2016 to 2017. His teaching experience spans a diverse range of learners, including middle school students and adult learners.
Achievements
Michael Hadley has developed digital card games aimed at assisting teachers with lesson planning and created interactive experiences focused on teaching financial literacy to young audiences. He maintains a collection of open source tools that facilitate web game development and has authored an open source book on coding, which is supported by a blog series and YouTube videos.