Résumé

Michael D. Kamino

516-606-1829 ● mdkamino@gmail.com ● michaelkamino.com ● LinkedIn ● Miami, FL 33133

Summary

Results-oriented engineering leader with over 13 years of experience in directing and developing large-scale mobile & TV app projects from design to implementation. Proven success in dissecting complex technical and organizational problems, devising iterative processes, and leading end-to-end change management of the software development lifecycle. Forward-thinking leader with strategic vision in building, leading, and training software engineering teams to promote professional development. Strong communication, troubleshooting, and analytical skills, able to transform strategic ideas into reality through robust relationships with senior executives, stakeholders, and clients.

Career Skills

Soft Skills: Strategic Planning & Execution | Scaled Agile Software Development | Process Improvement | Workflow Optimization | Complex Problem Resolution | Team Leadership & Training | Technical Communication | Performance Reviews | Career Management | Coaching & Feedback

Technical Skills: Swift | Go | SwiftUI | Ruby | Objective-C | Python | Javascript | GraphQL | Protobuf | CI/CD | Test-Driven Development (TDD) | Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)

Experience

FUBOTV, New York, NY

Staff Software Engineer & Engineering Manager, September 2018 – present

A sports-first virtual multichannel video programming distributor

• Leading and delivering dozens of complex, cross-team and cross-departmental product features.

• Developing and deploying standards for code quality, testing, and monitoring.

• Assessing and resolving problems/errors encountered across various platforms.

• Managing multiple project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.

• Collaborating with design and product leadership to devise flagship features.

• Creating a templatized presentation layer in Golang.

SONAD, Plainview, NY

Founding Partner, January 2015 – December 2019

Early-stage advertising tech startup

• Architected and developed the Sonad ad tech app from end-to-end.

• Oversaw development of Android app.

• Invented Audio Barcode and Communications Protocol (ABCP).

PARKARR, LLC, New York, NY

Founding Partner, October 2015 – January 2019

Early-stage, socially driven, street parking app on iOS

• Architected and developed the Parkarr app from end-to-end.

• Developed innovative features to differentiate the company from competitors and drive growth.

STATIONHEAD, Brooklyn, NY

Lead iOS Developer, August 2017 – August 2018

A music app that allows users to become radio DJs

• Developed an iOS music app to exceed quality and performance specifications.

• Collaborated with design team to define application features.

• Developed real-time waveform animation to correspond with broadcast of a user’s voice.

• Created simultaneous animation of voice data for up to four (4) user’s with minimal impact on the device’s energy & memory consumption.

STRIVR, New York, NY

Lead iOS Developer, November 2016 – July 2017

Enterprise Communication Platform

• Developed the front-end of the Briiidge iOS app utilizing both Objective-C and Swift.

• Implemented application updates while maintaining code atomization.

• Created and directed usability studies.

• Assessed potential obstacles and fixed bottlenecks.

SPOTFUND, New York, NY

Lead Developer, March 2016 – November 2016

Socially driven, micro-donations platform

• Developed the front-end of the Spotfund iOS app.

• Solved numerous UI & UX challenges.

• Built and lead a team of on-site and off-site developers.

NJHOUSEHUNTERS.COM, New York, NY

Principal, January 2010 – August 2015

Startup which converted dilapidated and distressed 1-4 family homes into affordable housing in Northern New Jersey

Western National Group, Irvine, CA

Financial Analyst – Investment Management Group, April 2006 – April 2008

Regional multifamily real estate developer and operator with a portfolio in excess of 28,000 units

Education

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Master of Real Estate Development, May 2009

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Bachelor of Science in Management, May 2005

Certifications

Applied AI Professional, IBM

Coaching Skills for Leaders & Managers, LinkedIn Learning

Inclusive Tech: Conducting Humane Code Reviews, LinkedIn Learning

Managing & Leading Developers, LinkedIn Learning

Building High-Performance Teams, LinkedIn Learning

Agile Software Development: Remote Teams, LinkedIn Learning

Agile Software Development: Creating an Agile Culture, LinkedIn Learning

Managing Technical Professionals, LinkedIn Learning

Blog Posts

• Feedback As the Primary Responsibility of an Engineering Manager, Part 1: Micro-Moments, August 2022 (https://bit.ly/3ATnUFW)

• Feedback As the Primary Responsibility of an Engineering Manager, Part 2: Structured Feedback, August 2022 (https://bit.ly/3ArNKQ5)