Michael Bird

Background

About Michael Bird

CTO-Level Technology Leader | Data Architecture & Engineering | Cloud & Event-Driven Platforms I'm a senior technology executive with 18+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale solutions that turn complex data into clear business value. My core strength lies in building modern data platforms—leveraging event streaming, cloud-native infrastructure, and scalable architecture—to support analytics, operations, and product innovation. I bring deep expertise across both modern and traditional data ecosystems, including Snowflake, Redshift, and enterprise data warehouses, integrated with event streaming technologies like Kafka and Kinesis. My approach balances innovation with stability—ensuring architecture is both future-ready and enterprise-proven. Throughout my career, I’ve led high-performing global teams (up to 52 people) across IT, engineering, and product, managing budgets up to $25M. I specialize in aligning technology strategy with business goals, driving digital transformation, and leading through change—including M&A integration and organizational restructuring. Key areas of focus: Enterprise data architecture & governance Event streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, etc.) Snowflake & traditional data platforms Scalable data engineering & pipelines Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) & DevOps Security & compliance at scale Product-centric, value-driven delivery I’m always open to connecting with fellow technology leaders, innovators, and teams exploring how to scale data-driven capabilities or navigate transformation. Reach out anytime: birdmic1@outlook.com