Michael Bolmer Jr.

Product Manager and Engineer

Computer Science Major and Mathematics Minor at Virginia Tech. Passionate about bringing ideas to life. Interested in Product Management, Software Engineering, and Corporate Strategy.

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Michael Bolmer Jr.

Michael Bolmer Jr.

Product Manager and Engineer

Virginia Tech
Computer Science and Mathematics

Professional Experience

Product Management and Analytics Intern

Capital One June 2025 - August 2025
  • Designed a dynamic discounting feature for Capital One's Recoveries platform, enabling the team to tailor customer repayment offers in real time and drive higher engagement.
  • Defined product requirements, prioritized features, and partnered with stakeholders in analytics, engineering, and legal to optimize offer performance and ensure compliance.
Strategy Analytics Leadership

Research Team - Product Manager

Virginia Tech August 2024 - May 2025
  • Designed and deployed an AI-driven diary study platform used in Virginia Tech classrooms, enabling professors to quickly review and give feedback to student entries, saving hundreds of hours per semester.
  • Led product design and iteration, collaborating with researchers and engineers to implement features based on user feedback; work resulted in publications in CHI 2025, CSCW 2026, and FIE 2025.
AI/ML Research Publications

Software Engineering Intern

Titus Sports Academy May 2024 - August 2024
  • Led the development of a recording platform to streamline athlete data collection, improving efficiency by 30% and informing feature prioritization based on stakeholder feedback.
  • Directed the automation of athlete report cards, enhancing insight delivery and saving 20 hrs/week in employee time.
Full Stack Automation Efficiency

Featured Projects

HokieHelper.com

Full-Stack Web App

Built and deployed a full-stack scheduling tool (React, Flask, Firestore, Docker, AWS) used by 1,500+ students to manage 3,000+ classes. Led product lifecycle from ideation to launch, incorporating student feedback to prioritize features and drive adoption.

1,500+ Active Users
3,000+ Classes Managed
React Flask Firestore AWS Docker
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WrongAnswerJournal.com

AI-Powered SaaS

Designed and launched an AI-powered test prep tool, growing to 250+ users and generating $100 MRR. Implemented premium features using Gemini API, enabling personalized explanations of uploaded questions.


250+ Users
$100 Monthly Revenue
AI/ML SaaS Stripe Gemini API
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Leadership & Impact

Academic Chair

Tau Kappa Epsilon | Virginia Tech

Built and managed a peer tutoring network, matching students with mentors from within the chapter to support academic improvement, resulting in a 7% rise in overall GPA. Fostered relationships with other organizations and planned events leading to $500,000 in donations to St Jude's Children Hospital since joining Tau Kappa Epsilon as a member in 2022.

7% GPA Increase
$500K Donations Raised

Academic Mentor & Curriculum Designer

Community College of Philadelphia

Designed and implemented a STEM curriculum for 80+ Jr. STEM Academy participants, translating complex computer science concepts into engaging, accessible learning experiences. Led user research to identify knowledge gaps, iterated on curriculum based on student feedback, and kept students engaged through interactive Lego Spike programming modules.

80 Students Taught
8 Mentors Coordinated

Technical Skills

Languages & Frameworks

Python JavaScript C HTML/CSS Flask React Node.js SQL

Tools & Platforms

Git Windows Linux Docker MySQL SQLite Firebase Microsoft Office Suite AWS

Product Management

Roadmapping Agile/Scrum User Research A/B Testing Data Analytics Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma)

Travel Adventures

New York City

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Boston

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Chicago

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Washington DC

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St. Louis

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Los Angeles

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Let's Connect

michaelbolmer3@gmail.com
(484) 343-2238
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