Hello!

My name is Mike Buss. I’m a software engineer and designer from Ohio.

I use this website to document my personal projects, host my portfolio, and write about what interests me.

When I'm offline, you'll probably find me reading, cooking, gardening, or hanging out with my wife and 4-year-old son.

Here are some more places you can find me online:

mike@mikebuss.com

linkedin/mikebuss

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@michaeltbuss

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Career Highlights

  • Impact on Over 1 Million Patients

    The concussion management and multiple sclerosis applications I developed have positively impacted the lives of over 1 million patients.

  • Showcased on Apple.com

    The Cleveland Clinic Concussion app I developed was featured on Apple’s homepage for its innovative contributions to healthcare technology.

  • Support for COVID-19 Response

    The Ventilator Mode Map app I developed during the pandemic empowered first responders to configure ventilators and improve emergency response outcomes.

Experience

  1. 2021 - 2025

    (4 years)

    Principal Software Engineer • Qr8 Health

    Developed medical devices and software used in deep brain stimulation therapy.

  2. 2013 - 2021

    (8 years)

    Senior Software Architect • Cleveland Clinic

    Developed solutions for multiple sclerosis patients, cognitive assessment tools for athletes, and an AR-based therapeutic platform for Parkinson's patients.

  3. 2008 - 2012

    B.S. Computer Science

    Bowling Green State University

  4. 2007 - 2012

    (5 years)

    Software Engineer • COTSWORKS

    Created monitoring software for fiber optic equipment and various hardware interfaces including test boards and sensors.

Projects

Occasionally I work on side projects. Here are some of my most recent ones:

  • Memory Box: A custom digital keepsake box I built that uses an e-paper screen to show photos and includes a fingerprint scanner, all running on a Raspberry Pi.
  • Smart Air Filtration for Ultimaker Printers: An automated air filter and safety monitor designed for my Ultimaker 3D printer. It uses an Arduino and sensors to help clear the air during prints and watch for potential hazards.
  • Water Softener Salt Checker: To avoid forgetting refills, this simple Arduino monitor uses ultrasonic sensors to check the salt level in our water softener and sends an alert when it's low or the lid's off.
  • MTBBarcodeScanner: A lightweight, easy-to-use barcode scanning library for iOS 8+ (now discontinued).

Hobbies

I have a few hobbies that I could talk about for hours. Here are some of them:

  • Reading
  • Photography
  • Gardening
  • Cooking