Michael Clark

Michael Thomas Clark is a seasoned IT professional with a strong focus on helping organizations achieve strategic imperatives through Cloud native technology frameworks and DevOps practices.

With a diverse background encompassing large-scale and SME computing environments, he has led globally-dispersed teams in IT operations, engineering, architecture, and app hosting across hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

Clark is recognized for his expertise in enhancing IT operational effectiveness, developing technology solutions, managing cyber risks, and optimizing costs, with a track record of meeting or exceeding performance and budget targets in global business environments.

His collaborative approach has consistently driven success in implementing emerging technologies and strategies in complex financial services and manufacturing/distribution operations, leading to successful Cloud and DevOps transitions.

A skilled communicator and relationship builder, Clark has excelled in nurturing business and technology vendor partnerships, emphasizing cross-enterprise collaboration for Digital Transformation success.

Complementing his professional role, he is an active leader, tech evangelist, speaker, and writer/editor in prominent technology communities, focusing on solving challenging issues at the intersection of business and technology.

Clark pursued his education at prestigious institutions such as MIT Sloan School of Management, Harvard University, Brandeis University, and Western University, with a background in Leadership, History, English, and Technology.

He has held key positions including Technology Industry and IT Consulting Executive at Renaissance Tech & Media, Vice President roles at Fidelity Investments in Distributed and Enterprise Systems Architecture, as well as Regional Operations, Director at Retail Brokerage Technology, and IT Engineering and Operations Manager at Bausch + Lomb.