Testimonials

“I really enjoyed working with Michael across a number of varied projects and I can't recommend him highly enough.

He's exceptionally strong technically, but what really sets him apart for me is how approachable and easy he is to work with - he can explain complex ideas in a way that makes sense to everyone in the room. He was hugely committed, often went above and beyond what was asked of him, and always took real pride in delivering the right solution rather than just the quickest one.

On top of that, he's a great collaborator who people naturally trust and respect. I'd happily work with Michael again and would recommend him without hesitation.”

“Michael and I worked together extensively on a complex financial management product. During this time I was very impressed with his approach and ability.

He not only provided deep technical insight but also advocated for continual improvements to architecture and solutions.

He consistently rose to all challenges be they technical, customer-based or in delivery, willing to go above and beyond when needed. In addition to this he consistently performed highly in his position as senior within the team, mentoring more junior members and providing demos and leading discussion sessions.”

“I had the pleasure of working closely with Michael Hawkins during a project for a large enterprise client, and he is among the strongest technical architects I've worked with. Michael led from the front on solution architecture—turning complex requirements into a coherent, scalable design that was both pragmatic for delivery and robust enough for enterprise standards.

A standout strength of Michael's is how he approaches data modelling. He's meticulous about getting the underlying model right—entities, relationships, ownership boundaries, and lifecycle, so the solution remains maintainable as it evolves. That attention to the data layer consistently paid dividends across the build: cleaner and fewer downstream defects, and a system that was easier to test.

Michael also has excellent judgment when working with Liberty Create. He consistently pushed to maximise native platform capabilities first using built-in patterns and features to keep the solution simpler, more supportable, and easier to operate while never being dogmatic. When the requirements demanded more, he confidently introduced code-based solutions in a targeted way, ensuring extensions were well-scoped, well-documented, and aligned to the overall architecture rather than becoming additional complexity.

Beyond the technical depth, Michael is a true collaborator, clear in his communication, calm under pressure, and highly effective at aligning developers and stakeholders around sound technical decisions. I'd work with Michael again in a heartbeat and recommend him without reservation.”

“I've had the pleasure of working extensively with Michael, a senior software developer who consistently delivers high quality outcomes.

He's excellent at architecting scalable, maintainable systems and adapts quickly across technologies and stacks. Michael is a high achiever who is highly collaborative, he takes ownership, raises the bar for the team and delivers reliable results.”

“I had the pleasure of managing Michael during his time at eGain, where he initially joined as a Senior Technical Support Engineer before I quickly promoted him to Technical Account Manager—a decision that proved itself many times over.

Michael is a genuine technology enthusiast who consistently brought fresh ideas about how we could improve our processes and better serve our customers. What set him apart was his ability to handle even the most challenging customer situations with professionalism and grace, turning potentially difficult moments into opportunities to strengthen relationships.

Michael was instrumental in establishing our Technical Account Management function from the ground up. His collaborative approach and strategic thinking helped define what excellent TAM work looked like at our organisation, setting a standard that others could follow.

Simply put, Michael would be an asset to any team. I would absolutely hire him again if given the opportunity, and I recommend him without hesitation to any organisation looking for a skilled, professional, and forward-thinking technical leader.”