Michael Ouellette
Software Engineer – Full stack web applications
About
I’m Michael Ouellette and I’m a software engineer and entrepreneur living in Pittsburgh, PA. My web development knowledge has been mainly self-taught and strengthened with my 17+ years of professional and freelance experience, personal projects, and college courses. I enjoy the unique challenge of web application/site development and UI design work balanced between different screen sizes.
I’m always interested in new and challenging web application projects, so if you can find any need for my services I would be more than happy to talk to you. You can reach me through the contact form found on the contact page or through any social web applications listed on the header of this site.
Technology Proficiencies
Angular
Node.js
React
TypeScript
HTML 5
CSS 3
Sass
Javascript
git
Redis
MySQL
MongoDB
NPM
Webpack
Wordpress
Bootstrap
Python
PHPRésumé
Software Engineering Manager
Pittsburgh, PA
Dynamic and results-driven Software Engineering Manager with over 14 years of progressive professional experience in web development, team leadership, and software architecture. Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing corporate design systems, leading cross-functional teams, and driving the development of scalable software solutions. Adept at fostering collaboration across teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Committed to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and continuously enhancing organizational capabilities.
Professional Experience
DICK's Sporting Goods
06/2021 - Present
- Leading and mentoring software engineering teams across both Search & Discovery and Customer Engagement domains, utilizing agile methodologies..
- Leveraging analytics-driven insights to inform and prioritize software development initiatives, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.
- Spearheading the development of grassroots corporate design system for Angular and React frameworks.
- Implementing A/B testing methodologies to evaluate and optimize software features, enhancing user experience and driving measurable improvements in key performance metrics.
- Designing and implementing high-level software architecture guides for new initiatives.
- Managed process for the creation of an in-house marketing content management system, laying foundational work for scheduled content delivery and customization.
- Fostering cross-team collaboration and technology sharing initiatives to optimize project outcomes and knowledge transfer.
DICK's Sporting Goods
11/2018 - 10/2019
- Led engineering team in developing an in-house marketing CMS, making it the site's most frequently called API.
- Through responsive web development practices and creation of CMS, empowered content and marketing teams to respond swiftly to market changes.
- Established guidelines for Angular application development and migrated significant marketing content from legacy to scalable systems.
DICK's Sporting Goods
02/2018 - 11/2018
- Led front-end development team in creating e-commerce marketing assets and streamlining business process.
- Managed rapid content updates, collaborated with design teams on scalable content creation, and transitioned legacy applications to modern processes.
- Oversaw the transition and deprecation of legacy applications, implementing newer and more efficient processes.
Industry Weapon
12/2015 - 02/2018
- Influential to web application development team, introducing AngularJS, jQuery, HTML5, and Sass for interactive digital signage integrations.
- Designed interactive wireframes and developed CMS web apps for digital signage management.
- Built Node.js and AngularJS-based mobile apps for wayfinding, interactive touchscreen puzzles and games.
- Implemented WebSocket for real-time queue management systems.
- Led team strategy meetings, conducted interviews, hired, and trained developers.
- Proactively troubleshot digital signage applications and developed preventive tools for future issues.
Jawbone
07/2013 - 11/2015
- Developed frontend for armband data collection using AngularJS, HTML5, Sass, and Node.js; integrated REST APIs and utilized Python with jinja templating to enhance the original application.
- Led development team for UP Food and Nutrition, focusing on responsive design, rapid prototyping, and full-stack development using Python, HTML5, jQuery, and Sass.
BodyMedia
03/2011 - 07/2013
- Enhanced user site experience and optimized site performance and load speed.
- Designed and executed website updates, focusing on e-commerce development.
- Utilized JavaScript and jQuery for programming enhancements.
- Developed online pages and e-commerce solutions using NetSuite software.
Freelance Experience
Rod's Welding
07/2001 - Present
Designed site layout; enhanced user experience; created graphics and content to enhance site appearance; search engine optimization; innovated back end system to manage company sales; tracked trends and metrics in Google Analytics.
Jack Brice on Wine
03/2014 - 03/2015
Design new site layout; creation of a custom WordPress theme; development of a responsive site; moved site from WordPress.com to a hosted version; improve user site experience; create graphics and content to enhance site aesthetic; and search engine optimization.
Off-the-Grid
11/2012 - 03/2015
Design new site layout; creation of a custom WordPress theme; development of a responsive site; improve user site experience; create graphics and content to enhance site aesthetic; and search engine optimization.
Pittsburgh Water Limo
05/2010 - 11/2012
Designed site layout; enhanced user experience; created graphics and content to enhance site appearance; developed e-commerce solution using PayPal APIs; search engine optimization; built MySQL database for easy site maintenance; innovated back end system to manage company sales; tracked trends and metrics in Google Analytics.
WineMakingTalk.com
04/2010 - 12/2012
Utilized Google Maps API and mySQL to develop map and database of locations for web community; used jQuery and CSS3 to build an interactive user experience.
Education
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Management and Management Information Systems
Coudersport Jr./Sr. High School
2000 - 2005
High School Diploma
Skills
Angular
TypeScript
React
Node.js
Express
MEAN
M*EAN
HTML 5
CSS
Sass
React
Javascript
git
CI/CD
Redis
SQL
MySQL
NoSQL
NPM
Bootstrap
Webpack
JSON
Python
PHP
jQuery
WordPress
Google Cloud
AWS
Azure
Jira
XML
PhotoShop
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