Michael Schmidt

Michael Schmidt boasts an impressive professional background with extensive experience in the technology industry, particularly in cloud computing and networking. Currently, he serves as the Director of Partner Solutions Architecture for Industry Verticals And Horizontals at Amazon Web Services (AWS), showcasing his leadership and strategic skills in driving partnerships and solutions. Prior to this role, Michael held the position of Global Leader for Partner Solution Architecture within Industry Verticals at AWS, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex technical landscapes and deliver innovative solutions. Preceding his tenure at AWS, Michael honed his expertise at Cisco, where he held various leadership positions, including Manager of Network Reliability Engineering in Data Center Networks, Service Delivery Executive in Financial Services, Territory Leader in Service Provider Advanced Services, and Manager of Advanced Services. These roles equipped him with a diverse skill set encompassing network architecture, service delivery, and customer-centric solutions.