Hi, I'm Michael OConnor - Software Engineer at Google
I am a full-stack engineer driven by the challenge of turning complex requirements into robust, scalable systems. I thrive when I can apply my analytical background to solve intricate software problems.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Transitioned from mechanical and fire safety engineering into high-scale software development.
Currently builds and maintains scalable cloud-native infrastructure and web applications at Google.
Can help teams optimize backend performance and navigate complex multi-cloud deployment strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Technical Foundation
Started in fire safety and mechanical engineering, establishing a strong focus on structural integrity and safety standards.
✦ Mechanical Engineering
✦ Systems Safety
Full-Stack Transition
Pivot to software engineering, mastering web application development and cloud-native backend deployment at scale.
✦ Cloud-Native
✦ Full-Stack Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Systems Architect
Engineers scalable, reliable cloud-native infrastructure.
✦ Deploys containerized applications using Docker across multi-cloud environments.
✦ Optimizes backend performance for high-traffic web applications.
✦ Maintains structural rigor in complex software ecosystems.
Cross-Domain Translator
Integrates traditional engineering principles into software development.
✦ Synthesizes hardware logic with modern web application frameworks.
✦ Applies analytical problem-solving to technical stack challenges.
✦ Facilitates communication between physical and digital engineering teams.
Full-Stack Builder
Develops seamless end-to-end digital experiences.
✦ Architects robust frontend interfaces using React.js.
✦ Engineers efficient data models with SQL and NoSQL databases.
✦ Builds comprehensive features that drive user engagement.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to engage with high-impact engineering communities to share technical insights.
✦ Looking to explore emerging cloud infrastructure trends with fellow software architects.
✦ Aims to connect with mentors to refine strategies for technical leadership growth.
I can help with
✦ Providing guidance on migrating and managing applications on AWS ECS and Azure.
✦ Advising on the transition from hardware-focused engineering to full-stack roles.
✦ Reviewing software architecture for improved scalability and infrastructure efficiency.
I would love your help on
✦ Learning best practices for navigating technical leadership paths within large organizations.
✦ Exploring new developments in serverless architectures and distributed systems.
✦ Seeking opportunities to collaborate on open-source projects or complex software ventures.