Michael Rodriguez
Director of Engineering
About Michael
Michael Rodriguez is the Director of Engineering at Atomic Robot, where he oversees our engineering team and ensures we deliver robust, scalable solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. Michael is passionate about software craftsmanship and building systems that solve real-world problems.
Background
Michael joined Atomic Robot in 2015 after working as a Senior Software Engineer at several technology companies. He has extensive experience in both startup and enterprise environments, giving him a unique perspective on balancing innovation with stability and scalability.
Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech and is certified in various cloud platforms and development methodologies.
Engineering Philosophy
Michael’s approach to engineering leadership is built around several core principles:
- Code quality and maintainability are non-negotiable
- Automated testing is essential for sustainable development
- Technical debt should be managed proactively
- Engineers should be empowered to make technical decisions
- Continuous learning is part of the job
Technical Expertise
Michael’s technical expertise includes:
- Full-stack web development
- Mobile application architecture
- Cloud infrastructure and DevOps
- Database design and optimization
- Performance tuning and scalability
- Security best practices
Community Involvement
Michael is active in the local technology community, organizing meetups for software engineers and contributing to open-source projects. He mentors junior developers both within Atomic Robot and through community programs.
Personal
In his free time, Michael enjoys rock climbing, playing guitar, and experimenting with home automation projects. He’s also an avid coffee enthusiast and has been known to bring his personal espresso equipment to the office for team coffee tastings.