Michael Jurka
About Michael Jurka
Michael Jurka serves as the VP of Engineering at Spatial, where he manages web frontend and backend teams while focusing on platform optimization and engineering hiring. He has a strong background in technology, having previously held positions at Google and Miti Health, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Toronto.
Current Role at Spatial
Michael Jurka serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Spatial, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he manages both web frontend and backend teams, contributing to release planning and engineering hiring. He leads efforts to optimize platform interactivity through C# scripting and oversees mobile support and user payment systems, including coin transactions. Additionally, he focuses on enhancing performance, stability, and load time optimization for Spatial's platform, while driving build automation processes.
Previous Experience at Google
Michael Jurka worked at Google from 2010 to 2014 as a Senior Software Engineer, and later served as a Senior Software Engineer and Manager from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects in Mountain View, California. His experience at Google provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering and team management, which he applies in his current role at Spatial.
Career Background in Technology
Before joining Spatial, Michael Jurka held the position of Technology Director at Miti Health from 2013 to 2015. He also worked as a Software Engineer at Bump Technologies, Inc. from 2008 to 2010. His diverse experience across different companies and roles has equipped him with a broad skill set in technology and engineering management.
Educational Background
Michael Jurka studied at the University of Toronto, where he earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, completed between 2001 and 2005. Additionally, he studied at Jagiellonian University for one year from 2005 to 2006 and attended Saint Francis High School from 1997 to 2001.