Michael Turner

During my time as lead developer on Checkmark I was responsible for planning and executing a large scale refactor of the codebase. This involved redesigning the application architecture to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability. I created a detailed project plan, breaking down the refactor into manageable tasks and setting milestones to track progress. I collaborated closely with stakeholders to ensure the refactor aligned with business needs and technical requirements. Prior to my move to a new team I designed extensive documentation to detail progress and guide junior developers on how to move forward with the project.

Working as a contributing developer to the appeals back office portal I worked within an agile team to expand the project which was built using a unique style of Nunjucks mapping architecture. This involved working alongside a large team of developers to build new features, solve complex bugs and optimize performance.

During my time working on the PINS appeals back office portal I was responsible for creating and maintaining a comprehensive suite of automated tests using the Jest testing framework. This involved writing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure the application was functioning as expected and to catch any potential bugs or issues before they reached production.

I use GitHub daily for version control, branching, and collaboration. In my role at PINS I regularly create and review pull requests to ensure code quality and consistency across the team. Reviewing PRs involves checking for adherence to coding standards, verifying that new code is well-tested, and providing constructive feedback to peers. This process helps maintain a high standard of code quality and fosters a collaborative team environment.

I have experience setting up and managing Azure DevOps pipelines for CI/CD. This includes configuring build and release pipelines to automate the testing and deployment of applications. I have worked with versioning strategies to ensure that releases are properly tagged and documented, making it easier to track changes and roll back if necessary. Using Azure DevOps has helped streamline our development workflow and improve the reliability of our deployments.

My experience with Jira includes using it to manage tasks, track progress, and facilitate communication within the team. I have utilized Jira's features to create user stories, plan sprints, and monitor the status of development work. This has helped ensure that projects are delivered on time and that any issues are identified and addressed quickly. Additionally, I have experience with Agile methodologies and have participated in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to continuously improve our development processes.