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Technology Leadership

MICHAEL
PURDUE

Cloud Architecture · AI Strategy · Compliance-First Innovation

Two decades of progressive technology leadership — from architecting multi-cloud infrastructure at enterprise scale to shaping organizational AI strategy with compliance-first precision.

Executive Overview

Strategic technology leader with two decades of progressive experience spanning enterprise cloud architecture, identity governance, and organizational transformation. Proven track record of delivering seven-figure cost optimizations, architecting secure multi-cloud environments at scale, and aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives.

Deep expertise in zero-trust architecture, compliance-driven environments — including federal, state, education, and health insurance sectors — and the responsible integration of AI as an organizational force multiplier. Currently seeking executive technology leadership where I can shape organizational direction, not just project outcomes.

20+
Years in Technology
$1M+
Cost Savings Delivered
110K
Objects Managed
3
Cloud Platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS)

Strategic Differentiator

AI as a Strategic Advantage

AI is the most significant force multiplier available to modern organizations — but only when implemented with intention, governance, and respect for the data it touches.

My experience across federal, state, education, and health insurance sectors has given me deep fluency in the compliance frameworks that govern AI adoption in regulated environments. I don't just advocate for AI — I architect it responsibly.

From building internal AI systems that maintain data sovereignty and full auditability, to designing governance frameworks that ensure visibility and accountability, I help organizations adopt AI without compromising security, compliance, or trust.

Data Sovereignty & Internal AI

Designing internal AI systems that keep data within organizational boundaries — maintaining sovereignty, full auditability, and compliance with government and enterprise data policies.

Compliance-First AI Strategy

Navigating the regulatory landscapes of government, education, and healthcare to ensure AI adoption meets compliance requirements — including FedRAMP, FERPA, HIPAA, and state-level mandates.

AI Visibility & Governance

Establishing governance frameworks that provide organizational visibility into AI usage — ensuring accountability, preventing shadow AI, and aligning tool adoption with policy and business goals.

AI-Powered Empowerment

Building practical AI-powered tooling that eliminates manual overhead and empowers employees — turning AI from a buzzword into a measurable productivity driver with real business impact.

Career

Professional Experience

Senior Cloud Architect

Skyline Technology Solutions

Jan 2023 — Present

100% Remote · Public Sector

  • Led technical strategy for a Google Workspace and GCP environment of 110,000 objects and users for a major public sector client, ensuring scalable and secure operations
  • Drove $1M+ in cumulative cost savings through automation, strategic containerization planning, and infrastructure optimization
  • Developed automation eliminating a $7,000/month virtual machine dependency ($84K annual savings) through scripting
  • Served as executive sponsor for major incidents and large-scale upgrades, coordinating cross-functional response across L2 support and core routing teams
  • Modernized GCP patching infrastructure and initiated strategic shift to containerization for cost efficiency
  • Mentored and developed support staff, elevating team capability and service delivery standards

Senior Google Messaging Engineer

Skyline Technology Solutions

Mar 2022 — Dec 2022

100% Remote · Public Sector

  • Directed planning and execution of large-scale migrations supporting 30,000+ users across multiple agencies (Google Workspace → M365), with roadmap for 80,000 additional accounts
  • Saved $980,000+ by developing automation that prevented unnecessary account retention fees during migration
  • Led incident response and technical escalation resolution in a complex hybrid cloud messaging environment
  • Owned architectural discovery and best-practice governance for a central routing platform serving the Commonwealth of Virginia

Google Cloud Architect & SME

Booz Allen Hamilton

Dec 2020 — Mar 2022

100% Remote · Secret & Public Trust Clearance

  • Contributed to system architecture on a nine-figure federal contract, demonstrating infrastructure scaling for large-scale government initiatives
  • Architected zero-trust and context-aware access solutions across multi-cloud environments (GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • Authored governance white papers on BeyondCorp zero-trust architecture, shadow IT mitigation, and SaaS adoption strategy
  • Owned Google Cloud Yubikey identity lab, designing standardized identity processes for enterprise deployment
  • Architected edge cloud solutions for AR/VR applications and designed Elastic-based 5G network performance analysis systems

Senior Cloud Migration Engineer

Dito

Mar 2019 — Dec 2020

100% Remote

  • Led cross-functional deployment and migration projects scaling from small teams to several thousand users
  • Delivered $80K+ annual GCP cost savings through service optimization and streamlining
  • Translated business and technical requirements into robust migration solutions across diverse customer environments

Additional experience from 2004–2019 includes systems administration, endpoint management, network infrastructure, and progressive IT leadership roles. Full history available on LinkedIn.

Capabilities

Core Expertise

Cloud & Infrastructure

Multi-cloud strategy and architecture across GCP, Azure, and AWS. Hybrid, edge, and containerization. SaaS, IaaS, and Infrastructure as Code.

GCP Azure AWS IaC Kubernetes

Identity & Security

Zero-trust architecture, context-aware access, and identity governance at enterprise scale. Cloud IAM, BeyondCorp, and hardware key authentication.

Zero Trust Cloud IAM BeyondCorp YubiKey

Leadership & Strategy

Team building and mentorship across remote and in-person environments. IT roadmap alignment with business goals, executive stakeholder communication.

Team Building Roadmaps Mentorship Executive Comms

AI Governance & Compliance

Compliance-first AI strategies for government, education, and healthcare. Internal AI system design with data sovereignty, auditability, and visibility.

FedRAMP HIPAA FERPA Data Sovereignty

Automation & Engineering

Scripting and automation to eliminate manual overhead and drive cost savings. API integration, custom tooling, and process modernization.

Python PowerShell REST APIs Java

Enterprise Platforms

Large-scale Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 deployment, migration, and administration. Endpoint management and remote-first workforce enablement.

Google Workspace M365 MDM Remote-First

Foundation

Education & Certifications

Education

B.S. — Software Development

Western Governors University · 2021

A.A.S. — Computer Science

Ivy Tech Community College · 2014

Technical Certificate — Information Technology

Ivy Tech Community College · 2013

Technical Certificate — Java Programming

Ivy Tech Community College · 2013

Certifications

Google Cloud Professional Collaboration Engineer

2020

G Suite Deployment Services Specialist

2019

CompTIA Project+

2017

ESNA OfficeLinx

2019

Next Chapter

What I'm Seeking

After two decades of building systems, leading teams, and solving increasingly complex challenges, I'm ready for a role where I can shape organizational direction — not just project outcomes.

I'm Looking For

  • Director, VP, or C-level technology leadership positions
  • Roles with strategic influence over technology direction and organizational growth
  • Opportunities to build and mentor high-performing teams at scale
  • Environments where AI adoption is treated as a strategic initiative, not an experiment
  • Organizations that view technology as a competitive advantage

Not a Fit For

  • Individual contributor or purely hands-on engineering roles
  • Project management positions without organizational influence
  • Short-term contract engagements without leadership scope
  • Organizations where technology leadership is limited to cost management

For recruiters: If you're reaching out about a role, I'd love to hear about it — provided it involves steering the ship, not just building the engine.