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Michael Copley
Chief Technology Officer at Barsala
Michael Copley is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Barsala, a company focused on innovating in the travel and hospitality industry.12 He has been in this role since May 2018, based in the Greater Seattle Area.1
Professional Background
Prior to his current position, Copley's career includes:
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CEO and Co-Founder of The Edible Project (September 2015 - January 2018)1
- Developed a data platform for food applications to provide detailed diet and allergen information
- Created B2C mobile apps for users with dietary restrictions
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Software Engineer at Microsoft (May 2016 - August 2016)1
- Worked on an untitled greenfield project using C# and TypeScript
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Software Engineer (DevOps) at Viacom (May 2015 - August 2015)1
- Integrated technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for hosting Viacom's websites
Education
Copley attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a 3.7 GPA.12 During his time there, he also pursued a Certificate in Entrepreneurship.1
Skills and Achievements
- Proficient in various programming languages and technologies
- Awarded the Viacom API Grand Prize at YHack (Yale Programming Competition) in November 20141
- Received the "Best Business Potential" award at SpartaHack 2015 for a project called Re-Myx1
Languages
- Native or bilingual proficiency in English
- Limited working proficiency in Spanish1
Michael Copley's experience spans entrepreneurship, software engineering, and technology leadership, with a focus on innovative solutions in various industries, including food tech and now travel and hospitality with Barsala.12
