Michael Wiederhold

About Michael Wiederhold

I specialize in enterprise cloud transformation, cybersecurity architecture, and infrastructure modernization across highly regulated industries. With 20+ years of experience, I’ve led global security programs, multi-cloud adoption strategies, cost optimization initiatives, and post-M&A IT integrations at scale.My background includes supporting 27 business units at a $24B Fortune 150 health technology conglomerate, managing 850+ cloud accounts across AWS, Azure, GCP, and Oracle Cloud, and establishing enterprise-wide cloud and security standards. I’ve directed global infrastructure teams, built Cloud Centers of Excellence, and driven measurable outcomes in operational resilience, cost reduction, and regulatory compliance.Key Achievements:• Reduced enterprise vulnerability risk by 86% by implementing shift-left DevSecOps pipelines, SAST/DAST testing, and secure-by-design IaC standards.• Delivered $30M in projected savings by standing up a corporate Cloud COE and leading cloud cost optimization across business units with low cloud maturity.• Led a 3-year SAP private cloud migration roadmap (RISE S/4HANA, BTP, Integration Suite) for a $4B diagnostic subsidiary, ensuring uptime and data integrity.• Managed a 150-person org with a $10M infrastructure budget, reducing incident response time by 65% and increasing system availability by 15%.• Migrated multi-campus university data centers to AWS and Azure, implementing CI/CD, IaC, and central SOC operations, resulting in a 55% reduction in audit timelines.• Designed secure digital infrastructure for a statewide voter registration platform supporting 20M constituents in 45 days.I bring a strategic mindset to roles that sit at the intersection of cloud, security, and infrastructure. Whether optimizing hybrid environments, scaling security frameworks, or supporting M&A activity, I align technology with enterprise risk and growth objectives.Expertise: Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud, GCP, SAP Cloud (RISE), Multi-cloud Governance, Data Center ConsolidationSecurity & Compliance: Zero Trust, SIEM/SOAR, DevSecOps, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2Automation & Architecture: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD, Policy-as-Code, Secure Architecture Blueprints M&A & Enterprise Strategy: Post-Acquisition Integration, Divestitures, Cloud Cost Optimization, Cross-Functional Alignment

Experience

1. Director, Security Engineering

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   Aug 2025 — Present · US

Education

• Columbia University

  Master of Science (MSc), Technology Management

  2018 — 2019

• Stanford University

  Professional Education, Advanced Computer Security

  2015 — 2017

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Professional Education, Cybersecurity

  2015

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Skills

• Ssis
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Management
• IT Strategy
• Ajax
• Cloud Computing
• U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
• Asp.net
• Hadoop
• Business Analysis
• Service Oriented Architecture Design
• Iis
• C#
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Ssrs
• Pl/Sql
• Java
• Program Management
• IT Operations
• Project Management
• Ssas
• Agile
• Strategic Planning
• Scrum
• Change Management
• Business Strategy
• Product Development
• Data Science
• Nist 800-53
• Public Speaking
• Coldfusion
• Data Analytics
• Microsoft Exchange
• Cisco Security
• Xml
• Mysql
• IT Security Best Practices
• Active Directory
• Iso 27001