Jay Michels
About Jay Michels
Jay Michels is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in application development and infrastructure management. He currently works at Sifted, where he focuses on optimizing build and deployment processes using AWS tools.
Current Role at Sifted
Jay Michels has been employed as a Software Engineer at Sifted since 2020. In this role, he develops applications and processes that assist customers in making informed shipping decisions by utilizing shipping data and insights. He manages infrastructure and services on AWS, focusing on streamlining build and deployment processes through the use of AWS CDK tools. Additionally, he packages common infrastructure and tools via npm to enhance reusability within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Jay Michels worked at nbkc Bank as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2020. He also held a Software Engineer position at Spreetail from 2016 to 2018. His earlier experiences include internships at Mersoft and Mutual of Omaha, where he contributed to software development and information services. He also worked as a Software Developer Intern at Nanonation and Spreetail, gaining valuable skills in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Jay Michels earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, completing his studies from 2012 to 2016. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across different organizations.
Key Contributions at Sifted
At Sifted, Jay Michels played a significant role in facilitating effective data migration during a company merger. His contributions also include the development of applications that leverage shipping data to improve customer decision-making. By focusing on infrastructure management and tool packaging, he has enhanced operational efficiency within the company.
Early Career and Internships
Jay Michels began his career with various internships that laid the groundwork for his future roles in software engineering. He worked as an Information Services Intern at Mutual of Omaha in 2013, followed by a Software Development Internship at Mersoft. He also gained experience as a Sales Associate at RadioShack and as an Information Technology Services Associate at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.