Summary
Michael Caldwell is a pragmatic software engineer with 12+ years building diagnostics and test software for FibreChannel, Ethernet, and security appliances, currently developing a diagnostics engine for Vivint's security products. He has led cross-functional efforts at Symantec and Broadcom to deliver hardware-focused diagnostic tools that bridge C/C++ drivers, Python automation, and GUI frontends, and has deep experience coordinating with ODMs and manufacturing teams. Comfortable across the stack, he pairs low-level hardware interfacing with web and automation skills (JavaScript/HTML/CSS, Robot/Selenium, Docker) and a history of improving CI/build pipelines. A former Toastmasters member, he emphasizes clear communication and context-driven collaboration, bringing both technical rigor and a creative problem-solving approach honed through side projects in web development.
12 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
A.A., General Education, 3.8 / 4.0, A.A., General Education, 3.8 / 4.0 at Golden West College
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Fountain Valley High School
B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 3.43 / 4.0, B.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 3.43 / 4.0 at Brigham Young University
French