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Mike Allen

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Director of Software Engineering at Emergent Software
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Mike is the Director of Software Engineering at Emergent Software, where he focuses on building high-performing teams to deliver complex client solutions. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, he has grown the engineering organization to over 50 developers. People who have worked with him describe him as having originality.

Outside of work, Mike is a father of two and his time is mostly filled with family activities. He is also a hobbyist developer, having spent a weekend building his own version of Microsoft ToDo. In the past, he has enjoyed hobbies like brewing coffee, cooking, photography, and rock climbing.

He has been writing code for about 30 years and takes great pride in the craft of software development.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director of Software Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Priorities

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AI in Development
He has authored multiple blog posts on the future of software development with AI, emphasizing using it thoughtfully to enhance, not replace, developer craftsmanship and judgment.
Software Craftsmanship
He emphasizes the importance of building robust, scalable solutions and believes craftsmanship matters because it earns client confidence and trust, a theme in his writing and professional summary.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Director of Software Engineering
Emergent Software
7-2017 - 8-2021
Principal Software Engineer
Emergent Software
2-2013 - 7-2017
Principal Software Engineer, Development Team Lead
The Nerdery
12-2011 - 1-2013
Senior Software Developer
RJS Software Systems
6-2010 - 12-2011
Senior Professional Service Consultant / Developer
RJS Software Systems
In the press

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Meet the Team: Mike Allen, Director of Software Engineering. Featured in Emergent Software Blog
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Education
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of business
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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