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Michael R. Garfinkel

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Director, Software Engineering at Salesforce
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Michael is an adaptable engineering leader with over 10 years of experience, currently serving as a Director of Software Engineering at Salesforce. He specializes in scaling teams and driving process overhauls in high-growth environments, with a background that includes DePaul University and certifications in Agile Leadership.

He has a proven record of managing significant engineering operations, such as overseeing 30% of the engineering headcount at OppFi during a period of substantial growth. His expertise lies in implementing Agile and CI/CD practices to enhance operational excellence and align technology with business goals.

Unique fact: During his tenure at OppFi, the company scaled its loan issuances from approximately $80 million to $400 million.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director, Software Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Scaling Engineering Teams
He has restructured and expanded engineering organizations at Pangea Money Transfer and managed large teams during periods of rapid company growth at OppFi.
Agile Leadership
He holds certifications in Certified Agile Leadership and Agile Coaching, and has a track record of improving agile development processes in his previous roles.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Director, Software Engineering
Salesforce
12-2022 - 6-2024
Director of Engineering
Pangea Money Transfer
3-2022 - 4-2022
Senior Director, Engineering
OppFi
8-2021 - 3-2022
Director, Engineering
OppFi
3-2018 - 8-2021
Development Manager (Technology Director)
OppFi
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Education
2012 - 2014
BSB
DePaul University
2010 - 2012
BA
SUNY New Paltz
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