Michael Kalvas
About Michael Kalvas
Michael Kalvas is a Principal Engineer currently employed at SamCart in Austin, Texas. He has extensive experience in software engineering, having held various roles at Beam Dental, Fiducius, and The Ohio State University.
Current Role at SamCart
Michael Kalvas serves as a Principal Engineer at SamCart, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of the company's e-commerce solutions. His expertise in engineering supports the technical needs of the organization as it continues to grow in the competitive online marketplace.
Previous Experience at Beam Dental
Kalvas has extensive experience at Beam Dental, where he worked in various capacities. He began as a Full Stack Engineer from 2019 to 2020, followed by a role as Senior Full Stack Engineer for 8 months in 2020. He later advanced to Head of Engineering, Revenue Enablement, serving from 2020 to 2022. His time at Beam Dental involved significant contributions to the company's engineering efforts.
Education and Academic Background
Michael Kalvas earned a Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University, where he studied Physics, Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computer Science Engineering, and Geographic Information Science. His academic journey spanned from 2009 to 2015, providing him with a strong foundation in both scientific and technical disciplines.
Experience at The Ohio State University
Kalvas held multiple positions at The Ohio State University. He worked as a Student Web Developer in 2014 for 9 months and later served as a Systems Developer/Engineer from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, he was a Student Assistant from 2012 to 2014. These roles contributed to his development in web and systems engineering.
Career at Fiducius and Perceptyx
Before joining SamCart, Kalvas worked at Fiducius as a Full Stack Engineer from 2017 to 2019. He then transitioned to Perceptyx, where he served as Principal Engineer for 8 months in 2022 to 2023. His roles in these organizations further enhanced his skills in full stack development and engineering leadership.