Summary
Mike Kopchick is a results-driven program manager and software leader based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with a decade of experience in Ruby on Rails, web application development, and technical leadership. He currently leads as Program Manager at ProTrainings and co-owns Recursive, LLC, where he aligns product strategy with engineering execution. In prior roles, he built Rails back-ends and led full-stack teams at Solid Web Development and Collective Idea, delivering high-powered web and mobile applications. As a self-employed consultant, he partnered with brands like Mazda, The New York Stock Exchange, Johnson Controls, Amway, and Steelcase, specializing in rapid prototyping and client-facing delivery. He holds a BS in Computer Science from Hope College and brings entrepreneurial energy to cross-functional teams, blending technical depth with real-world business impact.
11 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Hope College
English