Michael Mitchell
Software Architect
“Built systems. Built teams. Still building.”
Bend, Oregon
About Me
>Full-stack architect with 14+ years of experience building scalable systems and high-performing teams. Progressed from Software Engineer to Director of Engineering, then chose to return to hands-on architecture—bringing leadership depth back to the code.
>Expert in Ruby on Rails, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker), and modern JavaScript frameworks. Passionate about clean APIs, test-driven development, and mentoring engineers.
Experience
From code to leadership and back to the craft
G5 / RealPage
14 yearsSoftware Architect
CurrentMay 2025 - Present
Leading technical architecture for enterprise SaaS platform. Designing scalable systems, establishing technical standards, and mentoring engineering teams.
- ▹Architecting next-generation platform infrastructure
- ▹Driving technical strategy and best practices
- ▹Bridging leadership experience with hands-on engineering
Director, Software Engineering
5 years 8 monthsOctober 2019 - May 2025
Led multiple engineering teams, driving technical strategy and delivery for core platform products. G5 acquired by RealPage in July 2021.
- ▹Scaled and managed engineering teams
- ▹Established development processes and standards
- ▹Drove architectural decisions for platform evolution
Manager, Software Engineering
1 yearOctober 2018 - October 2019
Transitioned from senior IC to people management, building and leading engineering teams.
- ▹Built high-performing engineering team
- ▹Implemented agile processes and code review practices
- ▹Mentored junior and mid-level engineers
Senior Software Engineer
3 yearsAugust 2015 - October 2018
Full-stack development on enterprise SaaS platform, leading technical initiatives and mentoring team members.
- ▹Led migration to containerized infrastructure
- ▹Architected API integrations with third-party vendors
- ▹Championed TDD practices across the team
Software Engineer
4 years2011 - August 2015
Core platform development using Ruby on Rails, JavaScript frameworks, and modern web technologies.
- ▹Built customer-facing features and internal tools
- ▹Developed with Ruby, Rails, Ember.js, and ExtJS
- ▹Contributed to platform scalability improvements
PrivateTree, LLC
5 yearsRails Developer/Designer
5 years2009 - January 2014
Full-stack development combining technical skills with design background.
- ▹Ruby on Rails application development
- ▹JavaScript and AJAX implementations
- ▹UI/UX design and frontend development
Undisclosed
2 yearsWeb Design/Coder
2 yearsJune 2009 - 2011
Web development and design services.
- ▹Graphic design and branding
- ▹HTML/CSS development
- ▹Ruby on Rails applications
Tech Stack
The tools I build with
Languages
Frameworks
Infrastructure
Practices & Methodologies
Side Projects
Building things outside of work hours
Dune Base Builder
Browser-based base planning tool for Dune Awakening. Interactive drag-and-drop interface for planning and optimizing your desert base.
Dual N-Back Trainer
Cognitive training application implementing the dual n-back protocol. Designed to improve working memory and fluid intelligence.
Education & Certifications
Formal education meets continuous learning
🎓Education
BA, Graphic Design
San José State University
2007 - 2009
Design background brings unique perspective to UI/UX
AA, Liberal Arts
DeAnza College
📜Certifications
Data Engineering for Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud
Learn React Course
React Training
🏆GitHub Achievements
39 public repositories • Open source contributor
Let's Connect
Looking for a senior engineer who can architect systems, mentor teams, and still ship code? Let's talk.
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