Mike Hall

Staff Software Engineer

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Software Engineer

Obtiva | Chicago, IL | -

Delivered backend systems and services as a consultant across multiple clients, including Sears, Leapfrog Online, and Groupon, supporting early-stage scaling and data-driven operations in high-growth environments.

  • Self-Service Analytics Platforms: Built reporting platforms for Leapfrog Online, enabling business stakeholders to query and export data warehouse analytics autonomously.
  • Enterprise B2B Catalog Services: Developed commercial B2B sales and product catalog integration services for Sears, opening new enterprise revenue streams.
  • Hypergrowth Transaction Pipelines: Engineered deal-processing services and fraud analysis pipelines at Groupon, stabilizing backend transaction infrastructure during extreme user growth.

Skills: C#, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, SQL Server, MySQL, Git, RSpec, Resque, NGINX