About

Michael Norton is a skilled Software Engineer and Technical Career Coach with over 10 years of relevant experience. He has a strong technical expertise in full stack web development, object-oriented programming, test-driven development, and agile methodology. Michael is proficient in a variety of technologies such as React, Redux, JavaScript (ES6), Node, Express, Python, Flask, Ruby on Rails, AWS, Postgres, SQL, Git, Sass, Jest, Mocha, RSpec, CSS3, HTML5, along with proficiencies in Data Structures and Algorithms. As a technical mentor and coach, Michael has contributed to the start of hundreds of engineering careers. He has assisted numerous students and engineers in polishing their technical and interview skills, refining their career goals and job search strategies, and providing mentorship in emerging technologies. Michael's services consistently cover programming and technical knowledge, algorithms, industry best practices, software development and implementation within a fast-paced, flexible environment, along with hands-on approaches in the form of debugging, application deployment, performant refactoring, system design, architecture, and troubleshooting. In addition to his technical expertise, Michael has experience in managing business operations as a Manager/Lead Bartender at sip wine bar. His personal goal was to provide premier service to patrons by providing excellent wine service and top-notch wine knowledge in terms of varietals and regions, and their pairings with numerous food and cheese options. Michael also supervised a small team of employees and cultivated a team that emphasized these goals. Before his current role, Michael worked as a Bartender at left coast wine bar & gallery and din tai fung restaurant group. At both establishments, he expanded his wine knowledge to provide patrons with a personalized and intimate bar experience. Michael was responsible for openings/closings, counts, receiving, bar setup/breakdown, operational cleanliness and beverage preparation, quality control, and loss prevention. Michael holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre/Theater from Marshall University, an Associate of Arts in Theatre/Theater from St. Johns River State College, and an Associate of Science in Theatre and Entertainment Technology - "Acting" from Florida School of the Arts. He also completed a program in Software Engineering from App Academy. Overall, Michael is a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer and Technical Career Coach with a diverse skill set and a passion for helping others succeed in their careers.