Michael Thorne

About Michael Thorne

I build and lead software engineering organizations that deliver measurable business impact in highly regulated, technically complex industries. With over 20 years spanning embedded systems, robotics, gaming, fintech, and lab automation, I\'ve operated across the full spectrum, from hands-on principal engineer to CTO, and I bring both the technical depth and executive perspective that complex global organizations require.At Hamilton Company, I lead software engineering for a world-class robotics and precision measurement platform, delivering a next-generation software product that generated over $15M in sales in its first two years — 800% above projections. As CTO at Bristlecone Holdings, I doubled lease origination to $36M in a single year while reducing fraudulent underwriting by 70% and cutting technology costs by 25%. At IGT, I spent nearly 12 years building and shipping software on one of the most tightly regulated platforms on earth, ultimately managing a cross-functional team delivering over $1B annually in product revenue.I thrive at the intersection of technology strategy and execution, translating business goals into engineering roadmaps, building high-performing teams across geographies, and driving digital transformation at scale. I have deep experience with regulated industry frameworks, cloud architecture, API and SDK development, and modern software delivery practices, with growing involvement in enterprise cybersecurity strategy and AI adoption initiatives.I\'m passionate about where technology meets human health, and I\'m always interested in connecting with others who are driving meaningful innovation in life sciences, robotics, and regulated industries.

Experience

1. Senior Manager of Software Engineering

   Hamilton Company

   Aug 2021 — Present · Reno, NV, US

   Hamilton Company has specialized in the development and manufacturing of robotic liquid handling systems and precision measurement devices for over 60 years.MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS- Led the end-to-end delivery of a next-generation software platform and UI for the Microlab Prep robotic liquid handling system, generating over $15M in sales in its first two years — 800% above projections- Served as a cross-business-unit advisory contributor to a global digitalization initiative, influencing platform direction and ensuring forward compatibility for existing product lines, culminating in a public product launch- Spearheaded a company-wide UX standardization initiative, hiring dedicated UX talent and driving design cohesion across multiple product lines.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Define and execute software engineering strategy aligned with business objectives and R&D priorities across a tightly regulated manufacturing environment- Lead and mentor a cross-functional engineering team, driving high-quality software delivery against complex regulatory and product requirements- Contribute to enterprise AI adoption and cybersecurity strategy initiatives as a cross-functional subject matter advisor- Advise senior leadership on technology ROI, opportunity cost analysis, and UX investment decisions, including executive-level presentations to company leadership- Represent the organization externally through API-focused technical webinars spanning product and engineering audiences.

Education

• Oregon Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Engineering Technology

  1998 — 2002

• Oregon Institute of Technology

  Minor, Business

  1998 — 2002

• Oregon Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Software Engineering Technology

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Software Development
• Scrum
• Amazon Web Services (Aws)
• Software Project Management
• Visual C++
• C++
• Game Development
• Rackspace
• Tfs
• Cloud Applications
• Visual C
• Embedded Systems
• Git
• Agile Methodologies
• Testing
• Unity3d
• Software Design
• C
• Programming
• Win32 Api
• Sql
• C#
• .net
• Oop
• Perforce
• Software Engineering
• Lua
• Qnx
• Product Management
• Subversion
• Salesforce
• Alteryx
• Object Oriented Design
• Databases
• Visual Studio