Michael J.
Senior Director of Software Engineering @Warner Music Group
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Software Engineering @Warner Music Group
Vancouver, BC, CA
I lead our Data and Insights Organization at WMG.
EDUCATION
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Engineering
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Biblical and Theological Studies
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Theology (Th.M), Theology/Theological Studies
ABOUT MICHAEL J.
Engineering leader and director with over 20 years of experience in creating enterprise and consumer software with big impact at companies including Amazon, Instacart, Lockheed Martin, Craver, and now Warner Music Group. I specialize in driving impact and measurable ROI through a disciplined, systems-thinking approach. With over a decade of leadership in DevOps and R&D, I’ve led teams of 50+ HC, leveraging expertise in SaaS, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), digital ads, AI/ML, data engineering, computer vision, 3D graphics, and more.Key Strengths and Achievements- Leadership & Team Building: Expert in growing autonomous, self-organizing teams, scaling operations, and fostering psychological safety. Proven success in recruiting, hiring, and mentoring engineering talent- Technical Excellence: Building microservices, Big Data/ETL pipelines, event-driven systems, CI/CD, and applying reliable delivery practices. Deep knowledge of SOLID, BDD, TDD, clean code, and modularity- Strategic Vision: Skilled in aligning engineering goals with business vision, creating purpose, and driving organizational effectiveness. Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies and lean principles. Energetic and motivating leader- Delivering Results & Impactful Execution: Passionate about impact, pragmatic problem-solving, and creating humanizing, collaborative, and transparent work cultures. Focused on value, engineering quality, continuous improvement, and using quantitative metrics to guide development.Areas of Expertise- Agile and Lean Methodologies & Software Development: Expert in building high-quality, tested systems with low dependency architectures- Data Engineering, Data Science & AI: Leading initiatives in AI/ML and data engineering, driving innovation with data- Roadmap and Capacity Planning: Innovative, reliable capacity planning and monitoring; roadmap execution- Cloud & Distributed Systems: Extensive experience with AWS, GCP, and building scalable distributed systems- Mobile & Digital Technologies: Proficient in developing mobile and web applications and global fullstack services- Domains: Digital Ads, Unmanned Systems, SaaS, Governance and Compliance, CPGs, B2B, B2C, and Defense.Personal Philosophy: I believe in the power of collaborative environments to drive business success. My leadership is grounded in empathy, service-mindedness, and continuous learning and improvement. I thrive in roles that require both strategic vision and hands-on technical expertise, ensuring efficient and reliable delivery.
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