Summary
Michael Swan is a veteran technology leader and founder with a track record in networking, network management, and mobile social platforms. As Principal Architect at VANTIQ since 2015 and founder/Chief Engineer at FeedFriendly, he blends hands-on software delivery with strategic product leadership across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS ecosystems. He has designed and led multi-protocol, multi-OS architectures, including SNMP, TCP/IP, network discovery, iOS apps, and JavaScript/TypeScript/AngularJS front-ends with strong GUI design. His entrepreneurial journey includes Neon Software (award-winning cross-platform network management products) that was acquired by SolarWinds, and leadership roles at multiple startups and independent consulting. Based in Lafayette, California, he has driven architecture and development across startups and established firms, turning complex networking and data workflows into reliable, scalable software. He earned a BA in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, grounding his work in a rigorous academic foundation.
9 years of coding experience
30 years of employment as a software developer
BA, Computer Science, BA, Computer Science at University of California, Berkeley
French