Mike Doel
About Mike Doel
Mike Doel is a Senior Software Engineer with over 30 years of experience in various sectors, including startups and large enterprises. He emphasizes the importance of building the right product and advocates for agile practices and distributed development teams.
Work at Test Double
Mike Doel has been employed at Test Double as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on software development practices and emphasizes the importance of building the right product before optimizing the development process. His experience at Test Double aligns with his advocacy for agile methodologies and effective feedback loops.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Mike Doel has over 30 years of experience in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He served as a Software Engineer at Bellcore from 1992 to 1996 and at General Electric from 1990 to 1992. He also held positions at Compuserve, Inc. as a Principal Software Engineer from 1996 to 1998, and at America Online as a Senior Technical Director from 1998 to 2007.
Leadership Roles and Startups
Throughout his career, Mike Doel has held several leadership positions. He was the Managing Director at Mutually Human from 2015 to 2019 and served as VP of Engineering at Neo Innovation, Inc. from 2012 to 2015. He also worked as a Client Principal at EdgeCase for six months in 2011. His experience includes working with startups, corporate R&D labs, and consultancies.
Education and Expertise
Mike Doel holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute from 1990 to 1992. He also achieved a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Science from The Ohio State University from 1985 to 1990. Additionally, he completed an MBA at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business from 2001 to 2003.
Advocacy for Software Development Practices
Mike Doel advocates for the use of design patterns and emphasizes the importance of tooling in software development. He believes in the effectiveness of distributed and remote development teams, which allows access to a broader and more diverse talent pool. His focus on feedback loops and agile/lean practices aims to enhance the efficiency of software development processes.