Michael Soares

Michael Soares is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in the fintech and gaming industries. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Chime, Michael specializes in ACH and ISO 8583/20022 protocols. Prior roles include Senior Software Engineer and Technical Advisor at RenoRun, EVP of Engineering at Zero, and Engineering Manager at Postmates Inc., where Michael focused on product and design review processes. Michael has also held key positions at Zynga, notably as Engineering Lead on the Games With Friends Service, contributing to major projects like Words With Friends. Michael's career began with various technical consulting roles and internships, laying a strong foundation in software development and system architecture. Michael holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.