Hi, my name is Michael LeGore

I am a Software developer and DJ currently based out of Seattle, WA. I believe technology can be used to empower the under-served. My biggest interests in tech are peer to peer networks, crypto-currencies, computer security, machine learning (particularly for DJ music recommender systems). In my spare time I love to play some Witcher 3 or Overwatch, or have some friends over to play Catan.

My Education & Work Experience

Microsoft Software Engineer 2

2014 - 2017

Worked on the Universal Store Team Catalog and Purchase back-end services. Worked with small team to build Subscriptions/Recurring Billing infrastructure into the Universal Store, which, now live, oversees collection of over $1 billion in revenue for Microsoft. Designed and developed expedited app store catalog ingestion, reducing time-to-store of high priority apps 90%. Built OAuth 2.0 federated authorization endpoint for 3rd party businesses to call and manage Microsoft Store entitlements. 

Microsoft SDET

2013 - 2014

Built monitoring platform that allowed in-house developers to quickly diagnose and triage issues with content ingestion into Microsoft Store back-end. Developed a test plan and readiness analysis in anticipation of Xbox One launch. Worked to fix bugs and reduce test error count in Xbox Live Store Services in lead up to release date. 

Microsoft Summer Intern

Summer 2011 & 2012

Worked with the Xbox Live team, for my summer project I built a distributed test system in Azure that ran daily test passes in the cloud, reducing test time by 50%. I also built a tool to monitor service uptime and sentiment.

Research Assistant - Smart Home Technology

2010

Worked at UVA with Professor Kamin Whitehouse on a project to use data recieved from an instrumented household to optimize home electricity, water, and heating consumption based on habits of those in the dwelling. I build a system using python to collect and back up data coming in from hundreds of sensors and helped create models to tune house's consumption. Also built android app to monitor motion sensor and heating data coming from the house for visual feedback to home-owner and researchers.

University of Virginia

2009-2013

Studied Computer Science in the UVA school of Engineering. Selected coursework includes Algorithms, Human Computer Interfaces, Networks, Theory of Computation, Programming Language Design, Software Development, and Electronics. I also participated in Student Government, FYP Theater Tech, Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity, Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity as Social Chair, and Ultimate Frisbee

My Work

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Product Ingestion Diagnostics Tool

My Skills and Services

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Back-end Development

With experience building back-end software that has served billions of people while at Microsoft, I can provide scalable solutions to your service's needs.

APP & iOS

For your app needs I can build cross-platform apps with React Native, Ionic 2, & Angular 2.

Web Development

I can provide design and back-end services for your web application needs.

DJing

As an experienced DJ, I can bring out the party for any event.

Cryptocurrency Consulting

I can provide crypto-currency consulting, including setting up smart contracts, private blockchains, and general consulting.

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    Javascript

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    Java

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    Scala

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    C++

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