Michael Tuszynski

San Francisco Bay Area, United States of America
415-793-4717
Email address: mike@mpt.solutions

Publications

Profile

Accomplished engineering and technology executive with a proven track record in cloud technologies, mobile application development, and AI-driven innovation. As a seasoned engineering leader, I have a history of guiding managers and directors toward successful product launches, excelling in creating and leading cross-functional teams, including top AI and machine learning experts.

As Chief Technology Officer, I developed and executed strategies aligned with key performance indicators, focusing on integrating cutting-edge AI methodologies to drive innovation and improve operational efficiency. My proactive leadership in project lifecycle management has consistently led to significant enhancements in business performance and the strategic incorporation of AI technologies.

I am committed to setting clear expectations and nurturing a culture of collaboration, mentoring engineering leaders to embrace and implement advanced technology solutions. My strategic direction ensures project completion within time and budget constraints, using AI to sustain and boost market competitiveness.

As an advocate for organizational values, I promote an environment of excellence, empathy, and continuous learning, particularly emphasizing AI and technology innovation. This ethos has been central to my effectiveness and growth as an engineering leader.

Strengths

Strategic planning
Hiring
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI / CD)
Software as a Service
Team Building

Work Experience

Harmonate | Independent Consultant

4/2024 - present

Brought in as a specialist on all aspects of Harmonate Infrastructure and cloud spend
Work to optimize infrastructure costs
Advise on strategic infrastructure best practices

Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Senior Solutions Architect

12/2017 – 3/2024

Pioneered the adoption and optimization of AWS container services (ECS, EKS, Fargate) with a focus on startups and SME clients, achieving a 50% increase in deployment speed and scalability while reducing infrastructure costs by 30% through strategic containerization strategies and best practices.
Spearheaded a strategic initiative at Amazon Web Services, enhancing cloud solution architectures for startups and SMEs, leading to a 40% increase in cloud adoption and a 30% improvement in client operational efficiency, utilizing scalable, cost-effective solutions involving AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.

Fandor | Chief Technology Officer

01/2014 – 12/2017

Expertly developed strategy for the expansion of a pre-IPO startup engineering team, building containerized, distributed architecture using Kubernetes, and own engineering, product, and technical operations groups.
Execute vision & strategy to assist in growing the firm’s top KPIs through rapid software engineering, including 100% user growth.
Provide leadership to an agile team of engineers building a world-class video streaming and management platform, growing the team from 3 to 20 while retaining engineers for 20 months on average, and expanding teams to 2 remote offices.
Manage a budget exceeding $4MM.
Assist internal staff to grow and maintain a healthy engineering culture of mutual trust and respect, develop a strategy for growing a pre-IPO startup engineering optimization, and develop/manage recruiting and hiring processes.
Oversee all software releases and code quality and engage in performance tuning and analysis of web applications.
Implement rigorous performance management process for engineers Architected the development workflow for maximum agility while maintaining code quality.
Developed a hybrid mobile strategy for the company’s iOS and Android stacks and transitioned the software stack to a microservice architecture.
Built advertising video on demand (AVOD) business from scratch, growing impressions on the platform 200% month-over-month, beginning a new revenue stream for the company estimated to bring in $500K in 2017 and between $3MM and $8MM in following years
Built a robust infrastructure capable of handling exponential user growth while maintaining the current cost structure and designing architecture for distributed systems.
Full software lifecycle full stack front and back-end systems alongside 6 client applications powered by a customized API
Ensured 99.98% uptime of platform and API

PointRoll, a TEGNA Company | Director of Technical Services

01/2014 – 12/2017

Led a team of technical experts to successfully implement and manage complex IT infrastructure projects, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings of over 20%.
Developed and executed strategic plans to enhance technical support services, resulting in a 30% increase in customer satisfaction ratings and a 15% reduction in response time.
Oversaw the design and implementation of a disaster recovery plan, ensuring business continuity in the event of system failures or natural disasters, minimizing downtime by 50%.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative technologies and solutions, resulting in a 25% increase in productivity and streamlined processes.

Flashtalking | US Director of Technology

01/2012– 12/2013

Led a team of 10 technology professionals, overseeing the successful implementation and maintenance of cutting-edge IT infrastructure, resulting in a 30% improvement in system efficiency and a 50% reduction in operational costs.
Developed and executed a strategic technology roadmap, aligning business objectives with technological advancements, resulting in a 20% increase in overall company productivity and a 15% revenue growth within the first year.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and digital transformation initiatives, leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Early Career Experience

Gartmore Global Investments | Web Developer | 2004-2006
Towers Perrin | Systems Analyst | 2001-2004

Education

Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business

Management Information Systems, General | BS

Certificates

07/2018 | Amazon Web Services | AWS Certified Sysop Associate

05/2018 | Amazon Web Services | AWS Certified Developer Associate

01/2018 | Amazon Web Services | AWS Solutions Architect Associate

11/2018 | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

11/2018 | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | AWS Certified Solutions Architect – ProfessionalCertificates

Skills

Javascript / TypeScript
Python
Java
Ruby
C#
Rust
HTML/CSS

Frameworks

Node.js
Rails
Django
Terraform
.NET
AWS
Azure
GCP

Volunteering

San Francisco, United States | Curry Senior Center

02/2020 – present

Provided technical guidance and support to a team of volunteers, ensuring the smooth execution of projects and tasks.

Conducted in-depth research and analysis on emerging technologies, implementing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency.

Developed and delivered training programs on technical subjects, equipping volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete their assignments successfully.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues, leading to swift resolution and minimized downtime.