Michael Agun is a software engineer with 13 years of experience currently building systems at Microsoft from his base in Bothell, Washington. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from UC Santa Barbara and began his industry work as a long-term researcher and PhD intern before transitioning to principal R&D engineering at Western Digital. His background blends deep research credentials with hands-on product engineering, making him comfortable moving between experimental prototypes and production-grade storage and systems work. Michael’s career shows a steady progression from academic research into leadership-level engineering roles, suggesting strong expertise in complex system design and implementation. Though his public GitHub footprint is minimal, his trajectory implies substantial behind-the-scenes contributions to R&D projects and intellectual property. He brings a research-driven mindset to practical software challenges, pairing rigorous problem-solving with measurable delivery.
13 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science at Gonzaga University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science at UC Santa Barbara
Contributions:6 pushes, 4 branches in 4 years 1 month
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