**Michael Morales**
Principal Systems Architect

**Contact Information**
810 Eubank Blvd NE, Apt. 253
Albuquerque, NM 87123
Phone: 602.580.4440 / 505.991.6450
Email: m.donnelly85201@gmail.com

**Professional Summary**
- Highly motivated and results-oriented developer with experience in building and managing web applications.
- Skilled in front-end (UI/UX) and back-end development using full-stack tools.
- Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to changing project requirements.

**Skills**
- Web Development: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Mobile App Development: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Software Development Methodologies (Agile): ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Infrastructure Development: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Linux: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- HTML/CSS/JavaScript/PHP: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- NodeJS/Laravel/REST API: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Python/MongoDB: ⭐⭐⭐
- React Native: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Section 508/WCAG 2.0 Compliance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- System Monitoring & Incident Response: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Project Management: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- ExpressJS/.NET/Blazor: ⭐⭐⭐

**Experience**

**Horizon Marketing Group**
*Principal Systems Architect | January 2023 – February 2024 (Remote)*
- Managed and developed multiple WordPress sites across various programming languages.
- Ensured WCAG 2.0 AA compliance for accessibility.
- Led a team in building high-performance WordPress sites, increasing client ROI by 80% through custom plugins.
- Oversaw full development lifecycle, from planning to deployment.
- Developed and maintained the *School Dismissal Manager* mobile app for Android/iOS.
- Integrated WordPress with Salesforce to streamline data flow.
- Managed Linux servers for clients and corporate environments.

**TopTal / WordPress Developer (Freelance)**
*September 2016 – Present (Remote)*
- Built WordPress sites from scratch, consulting on optimal technologies.
- Developed single-page apps using AngularJS and NodeJS.
- Utilized Python scripts for AWS Cloud Cassandra database integration.
- Provided SEO and social media marketing solutions.
- Designed responsive e-commerce solutions with BigCommerce.

**Google / Full Stack Developer (Contractor)**
*April 2014 – April 2015 (New York City, NY)*
- Developed internal tools using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
- Built scalable, high-performance applications.
- Mentored developers on best practices.

**AT&T / Senior Technical Manager**
*May 2004 – June 2010 (Morris Plains, NJ)*
- Led a team in designing a call center intranet.
- Developed e-commerce solutions with Python (Django) and React.
- Created Perl modules for internal use.

**Education**
- **Boston University**
PhD in Computer Engineering | November 2023 – Present (Online)
Concentration: Scientific Research in Computer Engineering

- **DeVry University**
Master’s in Computer Engineering & Information Services | February 2022 – September 2023
Concentration: Web Development & Administration

- **New York University (Tandon School of Engineering)**
Computer Science | September 1988 – January 1991
Concentration: Computer Systems Engineering

**Certifications**
- CompTIA+ | AWS Big Data | LFCS | CompTIA Linux+
- AWS Developer | Microsoft Specialist | RHCE | MCSE
- MCSD | MCP | UCP | CCNA | CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+ | Zend Certified PHP Engineer

**Security Clearance**
TS Security Clearance

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