Michael Nelson

About Michael Nelson

I love to dig into customer problems and solving them with modern technology. I design, architect, solution, and optimize cloud-based solutions for clients that matter to their business. To accomplish this, I focus on the key business needs, build amazing solutions and quickly adapt to new technologies and insights.I have enjoyed many development and architect positions throughout my career in cloud computing, product marketing, technical sales, and ISV development. My personal and professional experiences have taught me the following about myself:I can successfully create, scale, and optimize solutions for clients ranging from the simplest to the most complex• I put the customer at the center of all I do.• I excel at the execution of big ideas with given constraints• My breadth of knowledge is outstanding, but I ensure the subject matter experts concur with my decisionsI can align, lead and grow world-class teams• I love to win, but helping the team gives me greater joy• I speak tech and my passion is teaching my clients to do so as well• I tell great narratives that motivate• I take personal responsibility for all my actionsI educate, refine, and drive myself to be a better person• I am constantly learning because I never settle• I wake up every morning to solve problems for my clients• I focus on making high-quality decisionsLearning is my passion and I enjoy meeting new people and hearing new perspectives. Reach out if you want to talk to me about moving or creating your solution on the cloud or all things Disney.Professional SkillsProject Management | Solution Architecture | Product Design | Team Development | IaaS Business Development | SaaS | Agile Development | Relationship ManagementDomain KnowledgeCloud Technology | Enterprise Software | Database Software | Operating Systems | Scripting | Solution Development

Experience

1. Cloud Deployment Leader

   IBM

   Jan 2026 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

Education

• Whittier College

  BA, History, Theatre Arts

  1991 — 1995

• North Carolina State University

  Certificate, Computer Programming

  2006 — 2008

• University of Nebraska at Kearney

  Master of Arts - MA, History

Skills

• Ibm Puresystems
• Data Center
• Storage Area Networks
• Vmware Vtsp 4
• Cloud Computing
• System X
• Integration
• Bladecenter
• Virtualization
• Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Ibm System X
• Storage Area Network (San)
• Hardware
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Pmp
• Ibm Certified
• San
• Distributed Systems
• Operating Systems
• Solution Architecture
• Storage
• Cluster
• Servers
• High Performance Computing
• Linux
• Ibm Servers