Michael Douglas
About Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas is a Software Engineer with a background in International/Global Studies from Fordham University. He has worked at various companies, including American Express, Google, and Tilt, focusing on software development with an emphasis on privacy and accessibility.
Work at Tilt
Michael Douglas has been employed at Tilt as a Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he collaborates closely with Product Managers and Designers to innovate future applications. He contributes to the internal design system and component library, focusing on enhancing the user experience through accessibility in software design. His work emphasizes building software with privacy considerations.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to his current position at Tilt, Michael Douglas held various roles in the software engineering field. He worked at American Express as a Software Engineer I for two separate periods, first from 2018 to 2020 and then from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Technical Solutions Specialist at Google via Artech Information Systems for six months in 2018. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at MakeMusic, Inc. from 2021 to 2022 and at Dispense for six months in 2022.
Education and Expertise
Michael Douglas studied International/Global Studies at Fordham University from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education in software development by attending Fullstack Academy, where he completed a program in Fullstack Web Development with a focus on JavaScript from 2017 to 2018. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, with an expected completion date in 2025.
Professional Contributions
Michael Douglas actively participates in the Front End Guild, where he helps define product standards and manage technical debt. His advocacy for accessibility in software design aims to enhance user experience, reflecting his commitment to creating inclusive software solutions. He also contributes to the internal design system and component library at Tilt, ensuring a cohesive approach to application development.