Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins is a seasoned technology professional specializing in backend engineering and data management, currently serving as a Senior Backend Engineer at SOK since August 2024. Prior experience includes roles as a Data Engineer at The Upright Project, Delivery Engineer at Enfuce, and Software Engineer at Kodit.io. Michael has also worked as a Software Specialist and ML/AI Thesis Worker at Softagram and held various academic positions, including Tutor and Research Assistant at the University of Tuebingen, where foundational skills in computational linguistics were developed. Michael's early career included internships and teaching assistant roles through the Fulbright Austria program. Educational achievements comprise a Bachelor of Arts in Computational Linguistics from the University of Tübingen and a Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages from the University of Central Florida, alongside other studies in language and literature.