Mike Hollingsworth

About Mike Hollingsworth

As a Global Technology Executive with over 30 years of experience, I am passionate about driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and leading teams through large-scale digital transformations. With deep expertise in software development, enterprise architecture, and operations management, I excel at aligning technology solutions with business strategy to achieve measurable outcomes.I have a proven track record of leading globally distributed teams, managing complex M&A integrations, and architecting global commercial and enterprise systems across diverse industries including healthcare IT, financial services, insurance, and commercial software. My leadership in Agile methodologies, cloud infrastructure, and strategic planning has delivered substantial business growth and operational excellence.Key strengths include:• Leadership & Team Management: Leading globally distributed teams, managing Agile transformations, and developing high-performance cultures.• Strategic & Technical Expertise: Expertise in global IT strategy, enterprise architecture, cloud services, BI, and ERP systems.• Business & Product Development: Driving commercial product development, strategic planning, M&A integration, and compliance (SOC 2, SOX, HIPAA, PCI).• Security & Risk Management: Leading security protocols, risk management, and vendor relationships to ensure operational continuity and data protection.With an MBA and a strong business acumen, I bridge the gap between technical teams and business leaders, delivering technology solutions that align with and advance business goals. I am always open to connecting with others passionate about using technology to drive business success and transformation.

Experience

1. VP of Technology

   GrowthZone

   Jan 2026 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

Education

• University of Colorado Denver

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), IS Concentration

• University of Maryland Global Campus

  Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

Skills

• IT Management
• Database Design
• Offshore Software Development
• Strategic Planning
• Disaster Recovery
• Business Process
• Contract Negotiation
• Project Management
• Sql
• IT Executive Management
• Analytics
• Agile Methodologies
• Team Building
• Management
• Web Applications
• Data Warehousing
• Professional Services
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Analysis
• Software Development
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Applications Development Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• IT Audit
• Business Analysis
• Leadership
• IT Strategy
• Program Management
• Software Project Management
• Crm
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Business Intelligence
• Saas
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Java