Michael Phillips
Cloud As A Service | A.I. As A Service | Sustainable Data Center Builder | Blockchain
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at Bend Cloud
- Location
- Bend, OR, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Phillips
Experienced technology professional with deep expertise in data center operations, server infrastructure, blockchain development, and advanced automation using Python. Proven success in managing Tier data centers, leading cross-functional teams, and designing resilient, energy-efficient systems. Strong background in marketing, project execution, and creating technology-driven campaigns that generate measurable business results. Passionate about building sustainable, intelligent infrastructure that supports society\'s growing reliance on digital systems. Seeking to collaborate with forward-thinking organizations in tech, cybersecurity, and green innovation.Managed daily operations of a Tier data center with 99.9% uptime and high-availability systems.Developed and deployed high-compute AI and blockchain platforms with advanced server clustering and efficient power delivery.Retrofitted an entire facility to reduce energy consumption by 15% through smart PSU designs and free-air cooling optimization.Built PXE-boot environments and diskless nodes, enabling secure and scalable infrastructure and AI deployments.Led a team of 3 technicians and managed vendor relationships to maintain critical infrastructure and meet SLAs.Created and maintained encrypted backup and failover systems, integrating blockchain for immutable data storage and recovery.Self-taught in Python, with real-world applications in ethical penetration testing, automation, monitoring, and server orchestration.“I believe the two most important areas of focus in a sustainable data center are renewable energy and processing efficiency. The next generation of processing will require minimal power and long-term reliability with zero waste. Technology and science have the power to solve many of humanity’s greatest threats — from climate change to cyber warfare — and it all starts with the integrity and resilience of our data infrastructure.”Highlights: Increased capacity — Designed for high-density workloads, enabling efficient rack utilization and cost savings. Ideal geographic location — Located east of the Cascade Mountains, protected from natural disasters with access to abundant free-air cooling. Security and reliability — Engineered for robust redundancy, encryption, and disaster recovery. Diverse fiber connectivity — Carrier-neutral facility with multiple fiber paths, ensuring top performance and bandwidth at the lowest cost.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Jul 2013 — Present · Bend, OR, US
Education
Central Oregon Community College
AAOT, Business
2005 — 2009
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
2005 — 2009
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