Michael Eheler

Background

About Michael Eheler

Principal Engineer specializing in enterprise-scale DevOps and platform reliability, with extensive expertise in parallel and asynchronous systems design. Built and maintained mission-critical infrastructure supporting 100+ developers across both proprietary and third-party game engine environments. Led the design and implementation of resilient CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment systems with zero-downtime deployment targets. Expert in developing fault-tolerant systems, infrastructure automation, and scalable development platforms, with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability. Demonstrated ability to quickly master new technologies to maintain critical systems, from adopting Erlang for build infrastructure to implementing various DSLs for specialized tasks. Consistently evaluates and integrates emerging technologies, including AI/ML tools, into development workflows where they provide concrete value. Takes a pragmatic approach to technology adoption, focusing on selecting the right tool for each challenge to maximize developer productivity and system reliability. Key achievements- Architected and maintained high-availability build infrastructure supporting concurrent development across multiple teams - Implemented automated testing and deployment pipelines optimizing release cycles - Designed scalable monitoring and alerting systems ensuring rapid incident response - Optimized monolithic system reliability through strategic automation and robust architecture