Michael Allen Resume

Resume

Education & Experience

Professional

1996 – 2010
Software Engineer

Unix, Linux, BASH Scripting, ORACLE, ORACLE PL/SQL, Autosys

Wrote desktop automated system to improve data entry efficiency of department using terminal client scripting language (Reflections Terminal Client/ReflectionsBASIC)
Helped in the redesigning and development of DEC/RDBMS applications into ORACLE Database and ORACLE Forms.
Contributed to the introduction of a new enterprise payment system using Callidus Software. Wrote key shell scripting framework for running jobs. Wrote payment dispute resolution system using shell scripting, ORACLE PL/SQL and Java and Autosys
Part of team that developed and managed 40 different enterprise applications. Also responsible for converting existing systems from VMS to Unix/ORACLE, and from manual processes to automated flows. Wrote comprehensive BASH and ORACLE framework for quicker development of new applications/systems/processes

2010 – 2016
Development Lead/Development Manager/Systems Architect/Software Engineer

Unix, Linux, BASH Scripting, ORACLE, ORACLE PL/SQL, Autosys

Worked with and managed the first wave of managed service contractors. Provided technical oversight, system architectural design, and resource management for team of up to 8 on-shore and 12 off-shore, including mentoring interns on the team.

2016 – 2020
Development Manager

Siebel 7.7, Salesforce.com, Salesforce APEX, Android

Managed team of up to 12 on-shore and up to 50 off-shore in the development and sustainment of (1) Siebel enterprise application used by all enterprise call centers to service customer accounts, (2) Android/Salesforce.com handheld platform and application to provide technicians at customer on-site location the ability to service accounts

2020 – Present
Development Manager/Software Engineer/Scrum Master

Siebel 7.7, Salesforce.com, Salesforce APEX, Android

Managed team of up to 6 on-shore and up to 20 off-shore in the development and sustainment of enterprise Siebel application, Android handheld application, Salesforce.com platform, and almost 30 other enterprise applications used for financial and customer processing and reporting. Scrum master for multiple teams, providing coaching in SAFe Agile methodologies

2024 – Present
Development Manager/Scrum Master

Unix, Linux, BASH Scripting, ORACLE, ORACLE PL/SQL, Autosys

Lead team of in the development and sustainment of enterprise applications for financial and customer processing and reporting. Scrum master for multiple teams, providing coaching in SAFe Agile methodologies

Personal

2006 – Present
Concert Photography/Videography/Editing

Photography, Photoshop, Lightroom

Photographed and videoed bands during live concert performances. Conducted bands photoshoots, as well as photo editing and publishing. Directed, edited, and produced music videos.

2006 – Present
City of Burbank Haunted Adventure: Scene Lead

Construction, Sound Design, Audio Distribution, Lighting Design, Electrical, QLC+ Lighting Control, Home Assistant, Python, Volumio, Foam/Silicone/Concrete Casting, Photoshop, Lightroom, Video Creation

Assist in the annual planning, creation and execution of a large haunted attraction for the City of Burbank. Work with other scene leads to come up with cohesive themed attraction. Design and construction of outdoor scene area of approximately 10,000 square feet. Manage team of up to 20 high school aged children as actors for the attraction. Help in the planning and construction of temporary fixtures. Create props from foam, concrete, wood, and fabric for use in decorations. Construct soundtrack. Design and program lighting

2016 – 2017
Angel City Cafe: Sound Engineer

Behringer mixer

Assisted in the setup and breakdown of bands every Friday and Saturday. Assisted in performing sound checks. Performed live audio mixing for bands every Saturday

2017 – 2020
Angel City Cafe: Sound & Lighting Engineer

Behringer XR18, QLC+

Weekly set up and breakdown of sound and lighting equipment

Assisted in the setup and breakdown of bands every Friday and Saturday. Performed sound checks and live mixing for every band. Created and programmed stage lighting scenes for live performances. Performed live mixing for every band. Performed stage management to ensure bands and events stayed on schedule. Performed weekly maintenance of equipment by testing and soldering equipment

2021 – Present
Sound & Lighting Engineer

QLC+, Carvin Mixer

Setup and breakdown and sound and lighting equipment. Design and programming of lighting. Assisting bands in the setup and breakdown of equipment. Performing sound checks and live mixes. Stage management to ensure schedules are followed and bands understand what to expect.