Mike Poole
About Mike Poole
Mike Poole is a Staff Software Engineer at Wellframe, where he has led significant projects including the integration of virus scanning and file storage solutions. He has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at companies such as IBM and KANA Software, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Northeastern University.
Work at Wellframe
Mike Poole has served as a Staff Software Engineer at Wellframe since 2020. His role involves leading significant technical integrations, such as incorporating Cloudmersive for virus scanning and Google Cloud Platform for secure file storage. He has also integrated Wellframe's Android app with the Google Fit API, enabling automated step counting and biometric data collection. Additionally, he designed a new messaging service that replaced a legacy Rails application, developed Kafka connectors for data synchronization, and implemented push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging. Poole actively collaborates with product and engineering teams to prepare development tasks and mentors new engineers in programming practices.
Previous Experience
Before joining Wellframe, Mike Poole held various engineering roles. He worked at OpenPages, an IBM company, as a Principal Software Engineer from 2005 to 2011. Following that, he spent nine years at IBM as an Advisory Software Engineer from 2011 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he was a Principal Software Engineer at KANA Software, Inc. from 2001 to 2004. His extensive experience spans over two decades in software engineering, with a focus on developing and integrating complex systems.
Education and Expertise
Mike Poole earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Northeastern University, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in software engineering. Poole's expertise includes software development, system integration, and mentoring, with a strong emphasis on efficient coding practices and modern software architecture.
Technical Contributions
At Wellframe, Mike Poole has made several technical contributions that enhance the platform's functionality. He developed a new GitLab pipeline for the Android app, utilizing Fastlane and Google Cloud Services for deployment. His work on integrating various APIs and services has improved user experience and system performance. Additionally, he has been involved in mentoring co-ops and new engineers, sharing his knowledge of programming practices and code efficiency.