Michael Walker
About Michael Walker
Michael Walker is a Product Manager of Internal Applications with a diverse background in technical and management roles across various organizations. He has developed a passion for software development and fosters a growth mindset environment in his work.
Current Role at Suited Connector
Michael Walker serves as the Product Manager of Internal Applications at Suited Connector, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and management of internal software applications. His focus includes enhancing user experience and streamlining processes within the organization.
Previous Experience in Theatre and Technology
Michael Walker has a diverse background in both theatre and technology. He worked as an Assistant Technical Director at Curious Theatre Company from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Production Specialist at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities from 2015 to 2018. His experience in theatre technology helped him develop a passion for software development, particularly through rendering 3-D designs in AutoCAD.
Education and Technical Training
Michael Walker holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology from the University of Oklahoma, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He furthered his education at Regis University, completing coursework in Computer Software Engineering from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, he attended the Turing School of Software & Design, where he studied Computer Software Engineering and graduated in 2020.
Career in Information Technology
Michael Walker has held various roles in the information technology sector. He worked as an Information Technology Specialist at Istonish from 2019 to 2020, where he successfully resolved 90% of client computer and networking issues without escalation. His experience also includes a position as a Junior Mobile Front-End Engineer at TroutHouseTech from 2021 to 2022.
Approach to Product Management and Team Development
Michael Walker approaches programming and product management as a creative process, likening it to solving a puzzle. He fosters a growth mindset environment within his teams and has been involved in training and shadowing processes for new team members, contributing to their professional development.