Architect With Context
Designs around real operational constraints, not slide-deck assumptions.
Mike Theis | CTO, Infrastructure & Data Engineering
I turn complex infrastructure into dependable, high-velocity systems.
25+ years building and operating enterprise platforms across cloud, data center, security, and automation.
IPForge
NiSource
CenturyLink
BMW Financial
Cardinal Health
Progressive
How Mike creates leverage
Lead Through Delivery
Stays in the trenches from blueprint to production stabilization.
Raise Team Throughput
Builds aligned teams that ship faster without sacrificing reliability.
25+ years in tech | 16+ years leadership | 250+ projects delivered | $4M+ savings
Mike's operating rhythm for high-pressure environments
Fast clarity first, then disciplined execution. Every engagement is built to reduce risk early, unlock delivery speed, and leave teams stronger than they started.
Rapid Discovery
Architecture Decisions
Execution Governance
Operational Handoff
01
Map Reality
Assess constraints, dependencies, and system risk in days, not months.
02
Design for Throughput
Create architecture and sequencing that keeps business moving during change.
03
Ship and Fortify
Deliver with measurable outcomes, observability, and clean ownership boundaries.
Selected outcomes
IPForge
Directed infrastructure strategy and delivery across a large portfolio, completing 250+ projects with major cost and reliability gains.
OpenStackCEPHMigrationCost Control
NiSource
Led modernization of a 3000+ instance environment through standards, architecture refresh, and service-provider execution alignment.
ModernizationStorageAD/DNSGovernance
CenturyLink
Delivered high-complexity migration and risk programs across multi-site enterprise and regulated environments.
AWS/Azure/GCPRiskData CentersDR
Need an operator who can architect and execute?
Mike is available for advisory and delivery leadership across infrastructure, platform, and data engineering programs.