Michael McKiernan
Michael McKiernan
Michael McKiernan is a seasoned technologist with extensive experience in information technology, software engineering, and leadership. He holds an MBA in Operations and Information Management from the prestigious Wharton School of Business, along with other qualifications from top-tier universities such as Trinity College Dublin, HEC Liège, and Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Throughout his career, Michael has held senior roles at some of the world's leading companies, including Wayfair, Amazon, Citrix, McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, and Accenture. He has built and led high-performing teams, implemented successful technology strategies, managed complex infrastructure projects, and delivered innovative software solutions that drive business growth and profitability.
Currently, Michael serves as Director of Employee & Enterprise Technology at Wayfair, where he oversees the development and implementation of technology solutions that enable the company's global workforce to work more efficiently and collaboratively. Prior to this, he served as Director of Engineering, Finance Technology at Amazon, responsible for building and managing a team of engineers that delivered critical financial systems to support the company's operations.
Michael is passionate about using technology to solve problems and create value for organizations and society as a whole. He is a common sense technologist who believes in the power of technology to transform businesses and improve people's lives.