Michael Szutu
About Michael Szutu
Michael Szutu is an L4 Software Developer at TELUS and a Course Instructor at Seneca College, specializing in a wide range of programming languages and web platform management.
Professional Title and Current Roles
Michael Szutu is currently working as an L4 Software Developer at TELUS in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. In addition to his role at TELUS, he is also serving as a Course Instructor at Seneca College in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Past Work Experience
Michael Szutu has amassed a broad range of work experiences over the years. He has worked as a Senior Design Specialist at TELUS from 2021 to 2023, and from 2017 to 2021, he served as a Software Engineer L2 at Accedo.tv. Michael also spent eight years at Ganz in various roles including Team Lead and Maintenance Team Lead. He has also held positions at CEVO Inc as a Support Moderator, Royal Canadian Yacht Club as a Bartender, and CIBC as a Data Technician.
Education and Certifications
Michael Szutu holds a diploma in Computer Programming & Analyst (Honors) from Seneca Polytechnic, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He also attended Riverdale Collegiate Institute from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, he holds a Six Sigma White Belt certification.
Programming and Technical Expertise
Michael Szutu specializes in multiple programming languages including React.js, Brightscript, Adobe Actionscript, Adobe AIR, PHP, Typescript, Javascript/Angular.JS, Java, SQL, as well as C#, C/C++, and VB. He is proficient in working with third-party APIs such as Smartfox API, Opengraph via Javascript, Electrotank API, Google DAI API, Adobe analytics, Conviva API, Segment SDK, and Youbora SDK.
Roles and Responsibilities at TELUS
At TELUS, Michael Szutu leads the web platform for the Optik/Pik streaming services. He is responsible for implementing best practices and procedures with agile development in mind. Additionally, he handles feature planning and addresses critical customer-facing issues, acting as the first line of communication for the web platform.