Michael Wilkerson-barker
City of Rochester, New York, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolMichael Wilkerson-barker is a seasoned software engineer with over 20 years of experience building embedded, networked, and full-stack systems, blending deep C/C++ and Python expertise with practical knowledge of OS integration, device drivers, and protocol design. He has delivered mission-critical real-time systems and secure networked applications across organizations from Harris Corporation to MongoDB, and led teams while mentoring engineers and promoting rigorous testing practices. Beyond embedded systems, he contributes to notable open-source projects—improving core database behavior in Realm’s realm-core—demonstrating a knack for low-level database synchronization and build tooling. Academically strong with a BS in Computer Engineering and an MS in Systems Engineering (4.0), he pairs system-level rigor with cloud and web development skills (Django, Go) to solve complex problems end-to-end. Known for diving into critical-path issues and emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity, he aims to bring practical, scalable solutions to forward-looking engineering teams.
3 years of coding experience
25 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering, 3.95, Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Engineering, 3.95 at Rochester Institute of TechnologyMaster of Science (MS), Systems Engineering, 4.0, Master of Science (MS), Systems Engineering, 4.0 at Florida Institute of Technology
English, French
Github Skills (18)
c-language10
admin10
databases10
database-administration10
portable-database10
realm10
cplus10
cpp10
cprogramming-language10
database10
standard-library9
mobile9
common-library9
c-library9
realtime-database8
Programming languages (7)
Github contributions (5)
realm/realm-core
Jun 2022 - Jan 2023
Core database component for the Realm Mobile Database SDKs
Role in this project:
Back-end Developer & Database Engineer
Back-end Developer & Database EngineerContributions:6 releases, 901 reviews, 89 commits in 7 months
Contributions summary:Michael primarily focused on improving the core database component of the Realm Mobile Database SDKs. They addressed issues in the `realm-apply-to-state` tool, fixed benchmark tests, and corrected Jenkins build configurations. Furthermore, they implemented critical features like handling subscription sets for flexible sync and ensuring proper error handling, demonstrating a deep understanding of database operations and synchronization mechanisms. Their contributions involved modifications to C++ code and build scripts, reflecting their expertise in the project's core functionality.
cpprealm-mobile-databasenosql-databasemobile-databasec-plus-plus
michael-wb/realm-cpp-qnx
Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
Realm C++ (for QNX)
Contributions:2 pushes, 1 branch in 1 month
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