Drew McMillen
Transformative IT Leader » Hybrid Cloud, AI, DevOps, IT Infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering, and IaaS / PaaS / SaaS
- Role
- Vice President, IT Infrastructure and Operations at Holland America Line
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Drew McMillen
Professional Identity: As a seasoned technology executive, I merge traditional and innovative strategies to drive forward IT and engineering initiatives, propelling advancements in cutting-edge technology. My leadership is characterized by a commitment to recruiting top talent, nurturing a culture of collaboration, and promoting transparency and autonomy, allowing brilliant minds to thrive and innovate.Personal Commitment: My dedication to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in my own experiences as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. I actively mentor emerging leaders, guiding them to career milestones, including coaching several senior engineers through multi-tier promotions over the last 5 years.Contributions to Innovation: Known for execution and tangible results, I have a track record of success at both small-to-mid-size organizations and large enterprises. Celebrated for challenging norms and driving excellence, I spearheaded a pivotal initiative to restructure IBM’s hybrid cloud organization, incorporating my multidisciplinary experience to revolutionize how we develop, integrate, and leverage technology.Unique Perspective: I am driven by a belief in the transformative power of technology to expand human potential, foster connections, and promote a more equitable and sustainable world. My career has been a journey of exploring how technology intersects with our daily lives, powering my passion and ascent to executive leadership.Areas of Expertise: My technical expertise is extensive and ever-expanding, encompassing hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, virtualization, data security, and business intelligence. I am proficient in a diverse set of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and emergent AI technologies, ensuring that I am at the forefront of industry evolution and innovation.
Experience
Vice President, IT Infrastructure and Operations
Sep 2024 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Leading technology transformation for Holland America Line and Seabourn.
Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor’s Degree, Business — Information Technology Management
Skills
- IT Service Management
- System Administration
- Management
- Technical Support
- Troubleshooting
- Servers
- Os X
- Hardware
- Computer Hardware
- Windows 7
- Perl
- Linux
- Applescript
- Software Installation
- Operating Systems
- Saas
- Team Leadership
- Training
- Vmware
- Change Management
- Operations Management
- Scalability
- Agile Methodologies
- Devops
- Iaas
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Open Source
- Team Building
- Disaster Recovery
- Web Applications
- Enterprise Software
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Management
- Product Development
- Problem Solving
- Software as a Service (Saas)
- Software Development
- System Deployment
- Itil
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