Mike Metheny

About Mike Metheny

Technology operations leader with 20+ years of experience delivering secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure for enterprise and healthcare environments. I specialize in data center leadership, hybrid cloud strategy, identity modernization, and security governance — with a strong focus on operational excellence, automation, and resiliency.Throughout my career, I\'ve modernized legacy environments, led complex data center migrations, strengthened identity and security programs, and built high-performing engineering teams. I partner closely with business and security leaders to ensure technology investments align with strategic outcomes, compliance requirements, and growth needs.I’m passionate about people, process, and platform maturity — scaling infrastructure responsibly, improving security posture, reducing operational risk, and empowering teams to excel.Core Strengths:Hybrid Cloud & Data Center StrategyIdentity & Access Management (SSO / MFA / RBAC)Threat & Vulnerability Management (TVM)Windows, VMware, Citrix Enterprise EnvironmentsAutomation & Operational EfficiencyVendor & Contract OptimizationDisaster Recovery & Business ContinuityEngineering Leadership & Talent DevelopmentEnterprise Healthcare TechnologyDriven by a leadership philosophy grounded in relentless learning, operational discipline, and building strong, collaborative engineering cultures.

Experience

1. Sr Manager Technology Operations

   Optum

   Aug 2025 — Present · Morgantown, WV, US

   Lead enterprise technology operations across hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure supporting mission-critical healthcare systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect multi-site data center migrations, consolidation, and modernization initiativesGovern hybrid-cloud and data center strategy, capacity planning, and uptime standardsOversee identity programs: SSO, MFA, RBAC lifecycle, privileged accessLead enterprise vulnerability management program and firewall governanceEnsure regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOX, internal security frameworks)Drive vendor strategy, contract negotiation, and licensing optimizationLead and mentor cross-disciplinary engineering teamsSenior escalation leader for critical incidents and operational risk decisionsKey OutcomesImproved resiliency and reduced data center footprintStrengthened identity security and vulnerability management processesDelivered cost efficiencies through vendor and platform consolidationImproved operational maturity through automation and runbook-driven processes

Education

• Pittsburgh Technical College

  Associates, Network Administration

  2003 — 2005

Skills

• Windows
• Wireless Networking
• Vmware
• System Administration
• Windows 7
• San
• Servers
• Network Security
• Microsoft Operating Systems
• Vmware Esx
• Virtualization
• Active Directory
• Xp
• Symantec Backup
• Windows Server
• Networking
• Storage
• Tcp/Ip
• Hp Proliant
• Data Center
• Microsoft Office
• Citrix Metaframe
• Software Installation
• Workstations
• Dhcp
• Security
• Antivirus
• Firewalls
• Group Policy
• Dns
• Server Administration
• Technical Support
• Sccm
• Vmware Infrastructure
• Network Administration
• Network Design
• Computer Hardware
• Citrix
• Operating Systems
• Hp Storage