Mike Robinson

Globacore 2021-03-21 —

Highlights

• Lead a team of 7 web developers to build highly interactive web experiences using Next.js.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with tight timelines.
• Manage all project and product related cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, Vercel, AWS, Digital Ocean.
• Implement new development process initiatives such as peer code review and pull requests, automated testing, continuous integration and delivery.
• Lead initiatives to analyze common features across projects and develop long-term products to provide always-online services for client projects.
• Participate in interviewing and hiring process for new web team members.
• Conduct bi-weekly one-on-one chats with web team members to ensure open lines of communication and foster career growth paths.

Freelance 2002-02-01 —

Highlights

• Developed a REST API, queueing, and real-time messaging system using Node.js and RethinkDB for the #BMO200 fountain, an interactive art installation for BMO's 200th anniversary.
• Developed a custom Shopify theme for a non-profit e-commerce shop promoting anti-bullying.
• Created a real estate listing platform built with the Django web framework.
• Created the MVP web portal and REST API for an automotive maintenance start-up.

Freshbooks 2020-08-01 — 2021-03-19

Highlights

• Worked as a member of a SCRUM team in the Billing department implementing features for handling user subscription plans and payment processing.
• Built and maintained a Ruby On Rails service connecting the Freshbooks application with their 3rd party billing provider.
• Built and maintained an EmberJS front-end application.
• Participated in daily and weekly SCRUM ceremonies.

Xapo 2017-11-13 — 2020-04-15

Highlights

• Worked efficiently in a 100% remote, distributed engineering team utilizing Slack and video conferencing for communication and JIRA for task and workflow management.
• Built a web dashboard using Next.js and React for third-party providers to review transaction volume, and approve or cancel orders manually.
• Built an OpenID Connect provider for managing authentication and authorization using Django.
• Built various APIs and microservices using Python, Flask, and Amazon SQS task queue.

Arcane 2017-05-01 — 2017-11-10

Highlights

• Worked with Account Managers, Creative, and SEO/SEM teams to define requirements for small and large budget initiatives.
• Implemented best practices for code style, code review, test-driven development, and continuous integration.
• Used JIRA to plan, track, release, and report on development projects.
• Provided mentorship for junior and intermediate developers.

Globacore 2010-11-08 — 2016-05-06

Highlights

• Worked in cross-discipline teams using a Kanban workflow.
• Lead the architecture and supervised development of a RESTful API and CMS built on Django REST Framework, and AngularJS for a permanent installation at the Visitors' Centre in Fort McMurray, AB.
• Architected and developed a RESTful API and CMS built on Node.js (Express), MongoDB, and AngularJS for a permanent installation at Mercedes-Benz plant in Birmingham, AL.
• Lead initiatives for standardizing code style, continuous integration, and test-driven development best practices.
• Worked with leading brands such as Intel, Honda, Lexus, Volkswagen, Telus, Samsung, IEEE, and Blackberry.
• Installed projects at high-profile tradeshows and conventions around the world.

Trapeze 2009-02-09 — 2010-11-01

Highlights

• Worked with leading brands such as Kraft Canada, Reebok Hockey, Canadian Tire, and WIND Mobile.

Globacore 2008-08-18 — 2009-02-06

GoodLife Fitness 2005-12-05 — 2008-08-01

Highlights

• Worked with marketing and 3rd party agencies to design and develop the company website.
• Developed monthly email newsletters for 100k+ subscribers
• Worked with 3rd party agencies to design and develop a web-based activity rewards program for the GoodLife Kids Foundation.

Dream Multimedia 2004-04-01 — 2005-09-30

Highlights

• Worked on a web-based application to manage inventory, accounting, CRM, and payroll using PHP and MySQL.

University of Western Ontario 2000-09-01 — 2003-04-30

Humber College 2003-09-01 — 2004-05-01

EventTech Gold - Best use of Handheld Technology

President's Letter

• Node.js
• Python
• Django
• Flask
• Express
• Koa
• PHP

• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• React
• Next.js
• ES6
• AngularJS
• jQuery
• HTML5
• CSS3
• LESS
• SASS
• PostCSS
• Gulp
• Webpack

• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• RethinkDB
• Redis

• Ubuntu
• Nginx
• Heroku
• Docker
• Rackspace Cloud
• Digital Ocean
• Amazon Web Services

• Git
• Subversion

• Agile
• Kanban
• SCRUM