Summary
Michael Kaltner is a Senior Software Engineer and consultant based in San Diego with over two decades of experience designing and modernizing enterprise-scale .NET and backend systems for healthcare, e-commerce, transportation, and government clients. He combines hands-on development with architecture leadership—modernizing legacy platforms, improving security, and automating operations to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions. Michael has led teams and projects at companies like TransCore and The Active Network and currently consults independently while serving as a senior engineer at GOVX. Known for mentoring developers and establishing engineering standards, he thrives on turning complex, regulated requirements into pragmatic, auditable systems. An unassuming detail: despite a long career, he maintains both independent consulting work and embedded roles, signaling a strong ability to balance strategic guidance with day-to-day delivery.
13 years of coding experience
25 years of employment as a software developer