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Michael Ervin

@michaelervin

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Experienced Software Engineering Manager driving scalable, high-performing technical teams.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role where I can guide engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality products, improve processes, mentor engineers, and align technical work with business outcomes.

I am an experienced Software Engineering Manager with deep hands-on technical background and a track record of delivering scalable, production-grade systems across aerospace and defense, finance, and transportation sectors. I have led global teams, managed 20+ direct reports, and overseen delivery for dozens of engineers and testers while improving velocity and reducing cycle time.

My career highlights include deploying containerized microservices on Kubernetes and AWS, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, integrating AI-assisted tooling to boost developer productivity, and delivering complex Linux-based host systems and database/ETL solutions. I combine strong software engineering skills (C++, Java, C#.NET, SQL) with process improvements that produced measurable gains—faster feature delivery, lower build times, and higher quality.

I am committed to mentoring engineers, aligning technical strategy with business goals, and continuously refining practices to achieve reliable, observable services. I hold a M.S. in Computer Science (Database Systems) and SAFe certifications, and I seek opportunities to lead teams building impactful products while fostering technical excellence and growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Software Engineering Manager

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Wabtec Corporation

Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Managed teams delivering containerized Java microservices on Kubernetes and AWS, accelerating feature delivery by 15% and cutting cycle time by 20% while standardizing CI/CD and engineering best practices.

Java Quarkus Kubernetes AWS PostgreSQL CI CD Microservices Agile Team Leadership

Software Engineering Manager

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Oct 2021 - Aug 2023 (1 year 10 months)

Led and mentored 20+ engineers across multiple contracts and projects, implemented process improvements, and managed tasking, staffing, and acquisition to deliver compliant, testable software on schedule.

Team Leadership Program Management Requirements Management Scheduling Process Improvement Software Integration Agile BOE

Lead Software Engineer / Product Owner

The Boeing Company

Dec 2017 - Oct 2021 (3 years 10 months)

Led development of a Linux-based host system supporting 20+ modular applications, automated critical workflows to increase throughput by 400%, and reduced development cycles by 15% through mentorship and process improvements.

C++Linux Automation)SDLC Jira DOORS

Database Developer / Analyst

Charles Schwab

Aug 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 3 months)

Administered Microsoft SQL Servers and designed SSIS ETL processes, migrating packages to Alteryx and supporting data migrations into the enterprise data warehouse to improve analytics efficiency.

SQL Server SSIS ETL Alteryx SQL C# .NET VB.NET Data Migration

Senior Database Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Jul 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Led database and configuration builds, managed SQL Server administration, designed ETL and SSRS reporting, and directed a migration from server-based to virtual machine architecture.

SQL Server ETL Database Administration VB.NET C# .NET SharePoint Configuration Management

System Test Engineer Senior

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Sep 2013 - Jun 2014 (9 months)

Developed C/C++ test tools and test procedures for embedded systems, verified hardware-software integration, and recommended improvements to meet functional requirements for avionics systems.

C C++Embedded Systems Software Integration Verification)Simulation

Senior Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Oct 2008 - Sep 2013 (4 years 11 months)

Led software builds and database upgrades, developed VB.NET/C#.NET and LabVIEW tools for flight simulators, implemented TCP/UDP communications, and served as DBA for multiple SQL Server instances.