Michael Walsh
About Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh is a Mid-Level Software Engineer based in London, England, currently working at Trainline since 2020. He has a background in software engineering, having previously worked at MBDA and Redgate Software, and he actively mentors junior developers while contributing to various projects.
Work at Trainline
Michael Walsh has been employed at Trainline as a Mid-Level Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he has contributed to various projects, including the development of a tool that automates the deployment process, achieving a 30% reduction in deployment time. He has also played a significant role in enhancing Trainline's mobile application by implementing new features that improve user experience. Additionally, Michael actively participates in the company's hackathons, where his team secured first place for an innovative travel solution.
Previous Experience
Before joining Trainline, Michael Walsh worked at Redgate Software as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. His career began with an internship at MBDA in 2017, where he gained valuable experience in software engineering for three months. He also worked as a Catering Assistant at the National Railway Museum from 2015 to 2017, which provided him with early work experience prior to his engineering career.
Education and Expertise
Michael Walsh studied at Winstanley College from 2012 to 2015, where he achieved qualifications in Maths, Physics, and Computing. He then pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Science at the University of York from 2015 to 2018. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Mentorship and Community Involvement
In addition to his engineering responsibilities, Michael Walsh volunteers as a mentor for junior developers at Trainline. He provides guidance on full stack development projects, helping to foster the growth of new talent within the organization. Michael has also presented a technical talk on 'Optimizing React Applications for Performance' at a local tech meetup in London, sharing his knowledge with the broader tech community.