Michael Cheers

Professional Summary

Software developer specializing in secure, enterprise-level applications with expertise in digital certification systems, PKI infrastructure, and full-stack development. Proven track record of delivering complex, compliance-focused solutions for professional organizations.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science (Computer Science and Commerce)

University of Toronto • September 2024 - Expected December 2026

Experience

Digital Certification Systems Developer

Freelance • 2022 - Present

Designed and developed secure digital stamp system for STIBC (Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia), launched September 2022
Currently developing similar system for ATIO (Association of Translators and Interpreters of Ontario), launching October 2025
Implemented X.509 digital certificate infrastructure and PDF-A compliant document signing
Built comprehensive web applications with member management, document processing, and real-time verification systems
Deployed production systems using Docker containers on AWS EC2 with automated certificate management
Developed multi-format document support (PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG) with secure signature validation

Web Developer

Moving Papa (Freelance) • August 2024 - April 2025

Built complete front-end website for multi-million dollar moving company (movingpapa.com) from Figma designs
Developed responsive website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap framework
Integrated Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other tracking solutions for marketing optimization
Implemented interactive carousels, modern UI components, and SEO-optimized pages
Created complex URL routing system supporting multiple service areas across Canada

E-commerce Entrepreneur

Self-Employed • September 2023 - March 2024

Built and scaled Amazon reselling business achieving $150,000 in sales within 6 months
Managed inventory sourcing, logistics, customer service, and financial operations
Developed data-driven strategies for product selection and pricing optimization

Software Developer

Lynch Bus Lines (Freelance) • December 2022 - August 2023

Developed custom email and contract signing system for existing transportation management platform
Performed system maintenance and bug fixes on PHP/MySQL bus scheduling application
Integrated PHPMailer for automated communications and mPDF for document generation
Enhanced existing features and resolved technical issues for improved system reliability

Key Projects

Digital Certification Platform

Full-Stack Enterprise Application

Built comprehensive .NET Core application with Entity Framework and MySQL database
Implemented PKI certificate authority setup and automated SSL/TLS certificate renewal
Created document verification system accessible to third parties at verify.stibc.org
Developed usage analytics and monitoring systems with detailed reporting capabilities
Ensured compliance with professional certification standards and legal requirements

Technical Skills

Backend Development

.NET Core, C#
Entity Framework
Web APIs
MySQL

Security & Compliance

Digital Signatures
PKI Infrastructure
X.509 Certificates
SSL/TLS

DevOps & Cloud

Docker
AWS EC2
CI/CD
Linux Administration

Frontend & Tools

HTML/CSS
JavaScript
Git
Visual Studio

Achievements

Successfully deployed enterprise digital certification systems for 2+ professional organizations
Built scalable infrastructure supporting hundreds of certified translators
Eliminated paper-based certification workflows while maintaining legal compliance
Implemented real-time document verification accessible to third parties