Michael Cottenden

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ABOUT MICHAEL COTTENDEN

I bring a unique combination of product management and software engineering skills to the table. My dedication to hard work and accountability, along with my passion for building high-quality products and processes, has enabled me to deliver impactful results.With 5 years of experience in C# development, I am well-versed in object-oriented programming. I have expertise in ETLs, process automation, and data analysis using SQL and VBA, and have built many custom solutions to automate business processes. I am continuously expanding my knowledge by taking online courses in JavaScript and React.js. I enjoy technical challenges, working with developers, and exploring system architecture.At KranionAI, I was instrumental in building a code base of over lines of code, including a proprietary workflow engine and scripting language. At Front Rush, I successfully managed projects involving upgrading from.NET 4 to.NET Core, as well as transitioning products from Ruby on Rails to.NET Core. I have experience integrating data from third-party APIs, and I am skilled in parsing data models and schemas to come up with integration processes. I also have a background in product management, working with company executives at KranionAI to algin development with strategic objectives. At Front Rush, I owned a product roadmap, utilizing agile methodologies to release new upgrades every two weeks, and to grew the product into a new market statement increasing sales leads by 30%.I have honed my communication skills through my experiences working with clients and supervising technical and non-technical stakeholders. I am confident in working with cross-functional teams, clients, and software developers to transform the needs of the customer into actionable solutions. My ability to ask the right questions to understand the problem space has earned me a reputation for being a reliable and empathetic employee who consistently produces top-notch output. I was recognized as the employee of the year at Front Rush for my leadership and cross-functional collaboration.My business and technology background, gained through entrepreneurial experiences and exposure to big tech, enables me to bring a holistic approach to problem solving. I am driven to find innovative software solutions that improve people\'s lives and am eager to continue growing my career in the technology sector. I am committed to working alongside talented teams to deliver products and experiences that make a positive impact for users.