Michael Wright
Chief Operating Officer @Thirst
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer @Thirst
Multi-faceted COO role encompassing product ownership, technical delivery, and customer success within a lean organisation. Brings deep experience in the learning technology sector, combining hands-on technical architecture and implementation expertise with product strategy to define, solution, and deliver robust, scalable functionality.Owns the end-to-end product lifecycle, working cross-functionally to define, refine, and prioritise the product backlog. Balances strategic direction with operational execution to ensure continuous delivery, while actively incorporating customer feedback, support insights, and project learnings to prioritise real-world needs.Works closely with development teams throughout design and implementation, providing clear specifications, ongoing refinement, and pragmatic decision-making to turn product vision into high-quality, customer-centred solutions.
EDUCATION
University of Staffordshire
BSc Web Development
ABOUT MICHAEL WRIGHT
My career began in the code - architecting systems and solving complex technical puzzles with PHP and AWS. Today, as a COO, I still build, but my \"product\" is the entire organisation.I believe that the best companies are built at the intersection of technical excellence and operational discipline. In a lean environment, I thrive by wearing multiple hats: I am as comfortable in a high-stakes customer meeting discussing ROI as I am in a technical deep-dive with our engineering team refining a CI/CD pipeline. My goal is to ensure we don’t just ship code; we ship value that doesn\'t go down.What I bring to the table: A \"hands-on\" technical background that prevents the gap between sales promises and engineering reality. A relentless focus on metrics, and scalable growth. The ability to build and mentor high-performing, resilient teams.On any given day, I might be: Architecting a scalable cloud solution. Presenting our technical roadmap to a prospective client. Collaborating with the dev team to remove blockers.Outside the Office: While I’m driven by professional growth and technical stability, I’m a firm believer in the \"work hard, play hard\" philosophy. You’ll usually find me: Exploring the outdoors: Often accompanied by my dog, Milo, who handles the \"Chief Morale Officer\" duties. Chasing the next thrill: I’m a huge fan of theme parks and the engineering marvels behind the rides. Traveling: I love exploring new cultures and perspectives (and finding the best local spots along the way). Connecting: Whether it’s a quiet dinner with family or a night out with friends, I value the human connections that keep me grounded.I’m always open to connecting with fellow leaders in the EdTech space, tech enthusiasts, or anyone who has a great recommendation for a dog-friendly hiking trail.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.