Michael Pando

About Michael Pando

Engaging and results-driven IT Senior Leader with 17+ years of IT management experience, including 16+ years of hands-on engineering and 2.5+ years in IT Technical Sales Management and Solutions Architecture. Proven expertise in providing strategic IT direction, project management, and leadership while aligning technology solutions with business and financial goals. Skilled at bridging the gap between IT and business needs, delivering secure, modern, and cost-effective solutions. An effective communicator, focused on risk analysis, ROI, and organizational alignment. Expert in leading cross-functional teams, fostering accountability, autonomy, and a positive work culture to drive productivity and build trust. IT Technology Leader & Sales Specialties:• IT Strategic Direction & Roadmaps• Team Leader and Motivator • IT Sales Technical Expertise• Project Management • Digital Transformation • Modernization• IT Transformation• IT Operations• IT Risk Management• M&A Assessment & Execution • Cloud - IaaS, PaaS and SaaS• Cloud Platforms – AWS, Azure, Google Cloud• Cloud Migration• Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity• Technology Security• Network Security• Systems Security• Cyber Security• Talent Acquisition• Team Management• Training & Development• Cross-Functional Collaboration• IT Vendor Management • ITIL• PCI & SOX Compliance

Experience

1. Senior Technical Account Manager Solutions Architect

   VLCM

   May 2025 — Present · Denver, CO, US

Education

• New Mexico Highlands University

  B.A., Management Information Systems (MIS)

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Netapp
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Software Development
• IT Solutions
• System Administration
• Vmware
• IT Strategy
• Telecommunications
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Management
• IT Management
• Cloud Computing
• Information Technology
• Linux
• Security
• Project Management
• Virtualization
• Servers
• Networking
• Windows