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Michael Turner

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VP Software Engineering & Development at FCTG (Forest City Trading Group)
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

Michael is a technology and transformation executive at FCTG with a focus on blending people, vision, and modern technology. His expertise lies in leading teams through cloud, data, and platform transformations to elevate user experience. A graduate of Portland State University, colleagues describe him as having strong communication skills and an "entrepreneur mindset".

Michael values creating space for authentic conversations and expresses gratitude for the people in his life and the teams he works alongside. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of talent, ensuring they are equipped to carry forward the wisdom of those who have led before them.

He follows an impactful leadership habit: letting his employees lead the agenda in 1: 1 meetings by starting with the question, "What’s on your mind? "

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
VP Software Engineering & Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Empathetic Leadership
Believes in letting employees lead 1: 1 conversations to create space for dialogue and focuses on listening first to inspire his teams toward what's possible.
Driving Innovation
Views disruption as a necessary spark for innovation and believes moving forward requires embracing uncomfortable change, a key takeaway from a recent executive roundtable.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
VP Software Engineering & Development
FCTG (Forest City Trading Group)
9-2022 - 10-2023
Senior Director of Engineering & Applications
Rexel USA
7-2018 - 8-2022
US Director of IT & Development
Rexel USA
3-2014 - 6-2018
Director of Technology
Platt Electric Supply
7-2009 - 3-2014
SR Web/Application Developer
Platt Electric Supply
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Education
Bachelor of Science - BS
Portland State University
Associate of Science - AS
Portland Community College
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