Caleb Micho

About Caleb Micho

Strategic and hands-on Software Engineering Manager with a proven track record of leading high-impact initiatives at Lumen. Expert in cloud transformation, full-stack architecture, and cross-functional collaboration. Adept at mentoring teams, driving automation, and delivering scalable solutions that align with business goals. Passionate about innovation, continuous improvement, and empowering teams to exceed expectations.

Experience

1. Software Engineering Manager

   Lumen Technologies

   Jul 2021 — Present · Broomfield, CO, US

   Partnered with VP of Consumer Finance to deliver financial predictions guiding ~$1B/quarter in investment.• Led the migration of 40+ on-prem applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) coordinating infrastructure provisioning (Cloud SQL, BigQuery, GKE, ApigeeX) and ensuring data integrity across services.• Delivered key platform enhancements including Contract 2.0, Merge Approval Tool, and Investment Area Mapping.• Implemented automated financial analysis testing, reducing manual QA effort and increasing release confidence.• Managed a team of 4 developers through sprint planning, JIRA workflows, and agile ceremonies, resulting in a measurable increase in team capability.• Collaborated with leaders across engineering, finance, and strategy to align cloud migration with enterprise goals.• Drove full cycle hiring for engineering roles by crafting targeted job descriptions, aligning recruitment with PI planning, and selecting top candidates based on technical fit, compensation, and team dynamics.• Bronze level President\'s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for 100+ yearly community service hours.• BRAIN Platform: Enterprise-grade capital planning and financial analysis system used by 677+ users across Lumen.• Investment Area 2.0: Geospatial planning tool integrated with ESRI maps.• ProfitMax Migration: Led contracted Azure team to migrate application to GCP.• Planning Front Door: Streamlined entry point for capital project planning- Tools: Cloud Build, Kubernetes, Docker, BigQuery, PostgreSQL, Pub/Sub, Cloud Scheduler, Kafka, Azure, OAuth2, and more

Education

• Colorado School of Mines

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

Skills

• Marketing
• Teamwork
• Html5
• Time Management
• Sql
• Mobile Applications
• Java
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Python
• Event Planning
• Research
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Web Development
• C++
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Engineering
• Php
• Public Speaking
• Programming
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Management
• Javascript