Michael Bragg
Nederland, CO 80466
912-220-0398
mikebragg0@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Experienced software engineer delivering Java, API, and full-stack solutions that modernize enterprise applications, improve scalability, and strengthen system integration. Known for cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and mentoring global teams.
Technical Skills
Languages & Frontend: Java, JavaScript, Python, HTML/CSS, React, GWT
Backend & Data: SQL, API Development, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Architecture & Design: Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Cloud Services, Full Stack Development
System Health: Performance & Memory Optimization (Profiling, memory leak detection, log analysis)
Methodology: Agile Software Development (SDLC), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Mentorship
Work Experience
Mike Bragg LLC
Boulder, CO | 03/2023 - Present
  • Independent Software Engineering Consultant
  • Cultivated partnership with Sciforma Corporation to ensure a smooth transition during merger with Planview, Inc.
  • Delivered a new UI and extended feature capabilities for Planview's Plan product, successfully integrating it across the broader application portfolio.
  • Integrated shared React components into a legacy GWT framework to modernize the UI and ensure cross-product design consistency.
  • Trained and mentored 30+ global developers on system architecture and coding standards, including leading on-site sessions in India.
Sciforma Corporation - Software Engineer
Boulder, CO | 11/2011 - 02/2023
  • Developed enterprise software features using Java, SQL, GWT, and RESTful APIs for project portfolio management platforms.
  • Engineered scalable and maintainable code, ensuring long-term stability of the software.
  • Designed reusable components to improve code maintainability and application consistency.
  • Optimized application performance through query tuning and targeted refactoring.
  • Reviewed peer code to enforce standards and reduce production issues.
  • Troubleshot integration problems across APIs, databases, and third-party systems.
  • Collaborated with Product, Escalation, and QA teams to refine requirements and resolve defects.
  • Guided junior developers on architecture decisions, debugging practices, and implementation details.
  • Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
Key Projects
Designed and implemented Java RESTful API using OpenAPI Specification (OAS).
Created an AWS Cloud-based microservices API using Lambda and API Gateway.
Collaborated across a full-stack engineering team to build a Web-based GWT frontend, successfully modernizing a legacy Java application.
Implemented OAuth 2.0 server to manage API authentication flow, integrated with Java server and GWT frontend.
Managed Escalation urgent response team for highest priority issues.
Engineered highly optimized SQL queries for complex data transformations, cutting execution time by as much as 99% and accelerating downstream application data delivery.
Education
Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (09/2011)
Tau Sigma National Honor Society
Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA
Computer Science Coursework (No Degree)