Michael Klassen

Michael Klassen is a Senior Application Architect at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), a position he has held since April 2020.1 With over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, Klassen has developed a diverse skill set in web and mobile development.

Career Progression

Klassen's career at GTAA spans over a decade:

• Senior Application Architect (April 2020 - Present)
• Solution Architect (November 2014 - April 2020)
• Systems Analyst (October 2013 - April 2020)1

Prior to joining GTAA, he worked as a Senior Software Developer at Isis Digital Media Inc. for nearly 16 years, from February 1997 to December 2012.1

Skills and Expertise

Klassen is proficient in:

• Leading development teams
• Web and mobile development
• Database design and optimization (SQLServer, MySQL, SQLite)
• Coding database-driven websites (ASP.NET, PHP)
• Developing mobile apps (Windows Mobile, Windows Phone, Android)1

Education

Klassen has a strong educational background in science and engineering:

• BSc in Physics from Lakehead University (1989-1990)
• BSc in Physics from The University of British Columbia (1990-1994)
• Incomplete M.A.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto (1996-1997)1

Certifications

He holds several professional certifications, including:

• TOGAF certification
• The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® 9 Certified (issued May 2015)
• Microsoft Exam 532: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions (issued March 2018)1

Additional Information

Klassen also owns a sole proprietorship called Functionality, which he has operated since July 1997. This business supplies computer hardware/software and provides computer programming services for websites.1