Michael Watson

About Michael Watson

Supermicro is powering the world’s largest AI and data center deployments — and I’m building a high-performance team that’s reshaping how customers design, scale, and optimize critical infrastructure. We partner directly with enterprise, financial services, telecom, hyper scale, and AI-driven organizations to architect next-generation systems and deliver trusted technical leadership from concept through deployment.We’re hiring top talent across multiple high-impact roles, including:• Principal FAE – Financial Services (algorithmic trading, low-latency compute, storage)• FAE – On-premise/Enterprise (server, storage, GPU systems, virtualization, financial services))• Sr. FAE – Neocloud Technical Solutions(GPU systems, liquid cooling, firmware, data center integration)• FAE – Server Solutions (GPU systems, HPC, data center, edge solutions)• Sr. FAE – Manufacturing/Robotics (AI solutions, factory/warehouse automation, edge)If you thrive at the intersection of customer strategy, deep technical problem-solving, and delivering real-world solutions that enable AI at scale — let’s talk.This is your opportunity to step into a visible, high-ownership role with a direct line to leadership, cutting-edge hardware, and customers building the future of compute.DM me to learn more and get connected today.

Experience

1. General Manager Field Application Engineering

   Supermicro

   Dec 2009 — Present

   East Coast Field Application Engineering Manager for Enterprise, High Performance Computing and Embedded Systems- Influence customer technology decisions, provide support and manage customer relationships- Define technical strategy and engage key decision makers to increase brand preference and revenue- Identify new segments and accounts within the Enterprise, HPC, Storage & Embedded verticals

Education

• SUNY New Paltz

  Bachelor of Science

Skills

• Management
• Networking
• Sales Enablement
• Virtualization
• Sales Operations
• Business Development
• X86
• Lustre
• Sales Process
• Cloud Computing
• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• Business Alliances
• Business Continuity
• Partner Management
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Servers
• High Performance Computing
• Enterprise Storage
• Data Center
• Zfs
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Vmware
• Solution Selling
• Positioning
• Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Customer Experience
• Contract Negotiation