MICHAEL ANDERSON
Anaheim
Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer with expertise in scalable web applications and cloud-native infrastructure. Led a cross-functional team to architect innovative platforms using Next.js and TypeScript, optimizing user experiences and database performance. Strong background in mechanical troubleshooting and team leadership enhances collaborative project success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer & Founder in Residence
EVU
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Led a cross-functional team of 5–10 developers to architect and launch Elaview, a scalable advertising marketplace utilizing Next.js, TypeScript, and tRPC.
- Full-Stack Development: Built backend services and database schemas (PostgreSQL) for incubator projects, including Feelize.com and the EVU internal operations dashboard.
- Optimized front-end user experiences by modeling interactive 3D assets in Blender and integrating them into web layouts, prioritizing file compression and WebGL rendering performance.
- Collaborated within a containerized architecture utilizing Docker and Devbox to unify development environments and streamline repository workflows across the engineering team.
- Designed robust PostgreSQL schemas and managed data migrations via Prisma ORM for core incubator applications, including Feelize.com and EVU’s internal operations dashboard.
- Leveraged Doppler for secure environment variable injection and worked alongside Terraform infrastructure-as-code scripts to ensure stable, repeatable cloud deployments.
- Authored comprehensive technical documentation and architectural diagrams, reducing engineering onboarding time for new team members.
- Automated asynchronous background workflows using serverless architecture and cron jobs, integrating third-party APIs including Stripe for payment processing and Green for automated WhatsApp messaging.
- Tech Incubator
Full-Stack Developer (Contract)
Calvary Chapel of Fullerton
Fullerton
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Engineered and deployed a custom, fully responsive web application integrated with Sanity CMS, optimizing the platform for seamless cross-device performance (desktop, tablet, mobile).
- Architected intuitive, headless content schemas, enabling non-technical internal staff to independently manage, update, and publish site content safely.
- Managed the complete software lifecycle from requirements gathering to final production deployment on cloud infrastructure, delivering the project on time.
Senior HVAC Technician
NexGen Air Conditioning
Orange County
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Diagnosed and systematically troubleshot complex multi-system electrical and mechanical failures under high-pressure, time-sensitive field conditions.
- Maintained detailed service records and followed systematic troubleshooting procedures, effectively diagnosing complex cases to ensure timely resolutions.
- Managed B2C client relationships, translating technical diagnostic data into actionable service options to enhance client understanding and retention.
Education
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) - Computer Science
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CA05-2027
Software Engineering Immersive Certificate -
General Assembly
NYC, NY (Remote)03-2025
HVAC-R Technologies Certification -
Brownson Technical School
Anaheim, CA10-2017
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Calvary Chapel Bible College
Murrieta, CA05-2015
Skills
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Nodejs
- Nextjs
- Expressjs
- RESTful APIs
- GraphQL
- TRPC
- Frontend Frameworks
- HTML5
- CSS3
- NET
- PostgreSQL
- Prisma ORM
- Database Optimization
- Payment Integration
- Google APIs
- Cloud Deployment
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Git
- GitHub
- Container Orchestration
- Infrastructure as Code
- Secrets Management
- Development Environment
- Task Scheduling
- Agile Methodologies
- Software Development
- Sustainability Practices
- Email Services
- Mapping Solutions
Timeline
Full-Stack Developer (Contract)
Calvary Chapel of Fullerton
06.2025 - 09.2025
Software Developer & Founder in Residence
EVU
04.2025 - 01.2026
Senior HVAC Technician
NexGen Air Conditioning
01.2022 - 01.2024
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) - Computer Science
Santiago Canyon College
Software Engineering Immersive Certificate -
General Assembly
HVAC-R Technologies Certification -
Brownson Technical School
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Calvary Chapel Bible College