Michael Lane is a highly accomplished information technology professional with expertise in program/project management, service management, networking, and wireless communication. He has a background in computer science, biomedical engineering and language, having studied at the University of Virginia and MIT Sloan School of Management. His broad range of specialties includes team management, strategic leadership, application development, data center buildout and migration, hardware development, and new product introduction. Michael has worked in various roles, including CIO, SVP, and Principal Technical Program Manager at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Accton, Edgecore Networks Corporation, and Cisco Systems. He has extensive experience in managing vendors, suppliers, and partners in joint development programs for next-generation, high-speed networking and customized whitebox network switches development, interfacing with respective supply chain teams, establishing and tracking key hardware and software development milestones, and ensuring ongoing support models with suppliers and internal operations. Michael has served on various boards, including TIETON ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Credo, and Artist Trust. With his excellent communication skills, he has demonstrated success in managing global enterprise projects that require balancing a highly technical background with an overall understanding of project lifecycle methodologies.