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Max Proske

Professional Statement

As a Docker Captain with 7+ years of software development experience, I am a recognized technical leader. I have steered my company through reinventions every two years, resulting in a dramatic expansion of our scope of services. As a result, I am a Director of a full-service software agency that has been listed in the Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in BC for five consecutive years (2019 – 2023).

Award
Top 100
Fastest-Growing Companies in BC
2023
Award
Top 100
Fastest-Growing Companies in BC
2022
Award
Top 100
Most Profitable Companies in BC
2022
Award
Top 100
Fastest-Growing Companies in BC
2021
Award
Top 100
Fastest-Growing Companies in BC
2020
Award
Top 100
Most Profitable Companies in BC
2020
Award
Top 100
Fastest-Growing Companies in BC
2019

Work Experience

2023 – Present
Director, Software Development
SIX12
New Westminster, BC
  • Pioneered over 100 major customer loyalty programs, less than half on the cookie-cutter side.
  • Grew revenue from $1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2022.
  • Key clients: Circle K, Couche-Tard, Big Brother, Bungie, Coca-Cola, FIFA, GURU, Hershey, Holiday Stationstores, Irving Oil, Marvel, McDonald's, Mondelēz, Monster Energy, NBA, Nestlé, NFL, NHL, Pepsi, Red Bull, Ubisoft, Unilever
2021 – 2023
Team Lead, Software Development
SIX12
New Westminster, BC
  • Shaped a culture of autonomy within my team, by continuously defining behaviour norms.
  • Created robust career development plans aimed at fostering swift internal progression and maintaining high retention rates.
2020 – 2021
Senior Full Stack Developer
SIX12
New Westminster, BC
  • Championed new frameworks and tools, significantly widening our scope of services, technological capabilities, and processes, resulting in 240% 5-year revenue growth.
2016 – 2020
Full Stack Developer
SIX12
New Westminster, BC
  • Developed a secure, high-volume SMS shortcode service from scratch, now responsible for managing between 100k-1m inbound and outbound messages daily.
2008 – 2011
Programming Camp Instructor
Young Technology
Langley, BC
  • Instructed elementary grade students in game scripting and animation using Adobe Flash and ActionScript 3.

Education

2013 – 2018
B.Sc., Interactive Systems
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC

Volunteering & Awards

2023 – Present
Docker Captain
Docker
docker.com
  • An industry-recognized distinction, awarded to experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge of containers. Second recipient of this award in Canada.
  • Actively engaged in helping Docker's Product team shape both significant and minor changes.
2012 – Present
Lead Developer
Flash Flash Revolution
flashflashrevolution.com
  • 11+ year leadership of a multiplayer game with 1,000 daily active users. Maintain the open source game engine, and release updates which improve player experience.

Skills

  • Proven track record of turning visions into detailed plans, and adept at executing within constraints.
  • Fluent in translating between developer and business speak, written and verbal.
  • Skilled at writing concise documentation and estimates.
  • Proficient in ensuring the security and information security protocols of applications and infrastructure.
  • Capable, confident and personable demeanor, with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Eager to continuously learn and grow.
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