Michael Gates

Software Engineer at Google

Michael Gates is a Software Engineer at Google, currently based in Denver, Colorado. He has over 20 years of experience in software development, primarily focused on large data sets and technical solutions. His career began with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 1995 to 1999.

Professional Experience

Google: Software Engineer (June 2022 - Present)
B3 Insight: Director of Technology (July 2012 - June 2022)
BENTEK Energy: Senior Software Engineer (October 2008 - July 2012)
Avanade: Contract Software Developer (October 2007 - October 2008)
Tecolote Research: Software Developer (March 2001 - September 2007)

Skills and Interests

Michael is dedicated to continuous improvement and expanding his industry knowledge. He has extensive experience with the Microsoft stack, including .NET and SQL Server, but has recently returned to open-stack web development. He enjoys tackling challenges related to data management and technical problem-solving, indicating a strong commitment to learning and growth in his field.1 2

Experience

Software Engineer at Google (June 2022 - Present)

- Director Of Technology at B3 Insight (July 2012 - June 2022) · 10 years - Senior Software Engineer at BENTEK Energy (October 2008 - July 2012) · 3 years 10 months - Contract Software Developer at Avanade (October 2007 - October 2008) · 1 year 1 month - Software Developer at Tecolote Research (March 2001 - September 2007) · 6 years 7 months