Mike Schober

About Mike Schober

I’m a technology leader with a passion for transforming the way organizations work to a frictionless and repeatable software development practice, and delivering emerging solutions that change the fundamental way people use technology. In my current role, I’m transforming and modernizing Schwab\'s software delivery pipeline. In previous roles, at both startups and large companies, I’ve led innovative solutions including a successful automated investing platform, one of the first internet payment systems, an early one-click shopping experience, a first of its kind internet payment chip enabled credit card and more.

Experience

1. Director, Enterprise Engineering - Software Delivery Pipeline & Developer Experience

   Charles Schwab

   Nov 2019 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Director responsible for leading a strategic transformational initiative to modernize the way Schwab delivers software while enhancing the developer experience. Creating a \'paved road\' of guidance with standardized tools and practices for teams to be innovative and deliver value, leading to heightened deployment readiness and success. Transforming Schwab Technology Services through the implementation and rollout of templated workflows, left-shifted compliance, hands-off software releases, automated certification, integrated change management, credit-based deployments, anytime production deployments, progressive delivery, feature-level control and process flow analytics.

Education

• Loyola University Chicago

  Master's Degree, Computer Science

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor's Degree, Finance

Skills

• Software Development
• Test Engineering
• Software Project Management
• Leadership
• Sdlc
• Project Management
• Test Automation
• Integration
• Cloud Computing
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Start-Ups
• Program Management
• Professional Services
• Team Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Enterprise Software
• Governance
• Strategy
• E-Commerce