Michael Appleby
About Michael Appleby
Michael Appleby is the Director of Software Engineering at Yale University, where he has worked since 2018. He holds multiple degrees in Classical and Ancient Studies and Latin Language and Literature, and has extensive experience in developing scalable software solutions and managing digital assets.
Current Role at Yale University
Michael Appleby has served as the Director of Software Engineering at Yale University since 2018. In this role, he oversees software development initiatives and leads engineering teams in creating innovative solutions. His focus includes enhancing the university's digital infrastructure and improving the delivery of software services across various departments.
Education and Expertise
Michael Appleby holds multiple degrees from Yale University, including a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Classical and Ancient Studies. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Latin Language and Literature from Rutgers University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analytical and technical skills in software engineering.
Previous Experience at Yale University
Before his current position, Michael Appleby worked at Yale University as the Associate Director of Academic Software Development from 2001 to 2016. He contributed to various projects, including the development of the International Image Interoperability Framework APIs and the implementation of metadata aggregation and search services using Apache SOLR.
Work at Yale Center for British Art
Michael Appleby served as the Head of IT at the Yale Center for British Art from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing IT operations and supporting the center's digital initiatives. His work involved modifying open-source software for the search and display of multimedia content.
Technical Contributions
Michael Appleby has developed a highly scalable content delivery system and REST API utilizing Amazon Web Services technologies, including S3, EC2, DynamoDB, and SQS. He also built a system for the long-term preservation and auditing of over 60TB of digital assets and developed applications using Open Text Media Manager to host over 40TB of digital images.