Michael Hand
Backend Engineer at Aescape
San Francisco, California, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolMichael Hand is a backend engineer with a rare blend of software and media production expertise, bringing 11 years of experience building scalable systems and compelling media workflows in San Francisco. Currently a Backend Engineer at Aescape, he designs robust backend services while shaping how media content is ingested, processed, and delivered. Formerly at Tonal, he advanced from Content Engineer to Senior Staff Software Engineer, shaping data-driven features and microservices. At Fitbit, he contributed to backend/platform work for dynamic video and coaching tools, and built content tooling for media teams using Ruby/Go, MongoDB, and AWS. His career also spans a rich production background as a producer, editor, and writer for Discovery Digital Networks, giving him a rare production sensibility that informs reliable, user-centric software. He holds a BA in Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts from San Francisco State University and leverages hands-on curiosity to rapidly acquire new skills and deliver end-to-end solutions.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Broadcasting and Electronic Communication Arts at San Francisco State University
Github Skills (49)
vp910
pps10
adts10
aac10
h2649
mp39
controlling9
mp49
parsing9
python-module9
mpeg-dash9
cameras8
audio8
hevc8
fmp48
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
tonalfitness/govaluate
Feb 2019 - Jan 2023
Arbitrary expression evaluation for golang
Contributions:8 releases, 1 review, 13 PRs in 3 years 11 months
golangtlaevaluationarbitrary
palmdalian/python_lumix_control
Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
Contributions:10 commits, 5 PRs, 8 pushes in 1 year
pythoncameracontrollingpanasonicpython-module
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