Mike Garner

Mike Garner, with the LinkedIn username vmikegarner, is a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) based in the Denver Metropolitan Area. Here are some key points about his background and experience:

Professional Experience

• Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS): Since September 2019, Mike has been helping customers implement AWS technologies, designing highly scalable, flexible, and resilient cloud architectures to address business problems and accelerate the adoption of AWS services.1

Previous Roles

• Director of Consulting, Cloud and Datacenter at Lewan Technology: From February 2012 to September 2019, Mike was the Practice Director and architect for Lewan's cloud and datacenter team, providing pre-sale engineering support for enterprise customers.1
• Director of IT Operations & Technology at Richmond American Homes: From October 2007 to February 2012, he was the Principal Technical Leader for a $1 billion P&L public homebuilder, leading a 35-person organization encompassing all infrastructure disciplines.1
• Assistant Director of IT: IT Operations at Western State College: From January 1999 to October 2007, Mike oversaw IT operations and infrastructure, including LAN, SAN, VMware, and other technologies.1
• LAN Administrator at American Honda Finance Corporation: For a brief period in 1997, he managed a small LAN environment, handling user support, basic networking, and file/print services.1

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Western State College: Graduated between 1998 and 2001.1
• Various AWS Certifications: Mike holds certifications such as AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate, AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.1
• VMware Certifications: He is also a VMware Certified Professional (VCP3, VCP5-DCV, VCP6.5-DCV).1
• ITIL Foundation Level v3: Certified by PeopleCert.1

Skills and Expertise

Mike has deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience in design, installation, and support of technologies across various disciplines, including end-user computing, data center, server, network, virtualization, and application development. He is a proven team builder, coach, and mentor with the ability to identify and resolve business challenges through the appropriate selection and application of technology.1