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Mike Manley
Chief Technology Officer at ThinkCERCA
Mike Manley is an experienced technology professional currently serving as the IT Senior Director of Store Systems at Dave & Buster's Inc. since July 2022.1 His career in the technology sector spans several decades, with a focus on leadership roles in the hospitality and entertainment industries.
Career Highlights
Current Role: As IT Senior Director of Store Systems at Dave & Buster's Inc., Manley is responsible for providing technology leadership in the hospitality sector.1
Previous Positions:
- IT Senior Director of Applications and Data at Main Event (July 2021 - July 2022)
- Director IT Revenue Systems at Main Event (December 2019 - July 2021)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and VP of IT Consulting at Mike Manley Consulting (2019 - 2020)
- Vice President Information Technology at iFLY Indoor Skydiving (2014 - 2018)
- Various roles including Chief Information Officer at Sbarro (2006 - 2014)1
Achievements and Expertise
Throughout his career, Manley has demonstrated expertise in:
- Scaling systems and improving performance
- Enhancing end-user experience
- Overseeing e-commerce, infrastructure, and application development
- Implementing cost-saving measures
- Improving system availability and security
Some notable accomplishments include:
- Achieving a 38% increase in e-commerce conversion rate at iFLY Indoor Skydiving
- Delivering $500K in annual savings at Sbarro through redesign of retail store telecommunications
- Reducing costs by 30% and improving system availability by transitioning to ERP hosting at Sbarro1
Education
Mike Manley holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management Information Systems and Services from The University of Texas at Austin - The Red McCombs School of Business.1
Mike Manley's LinkedIn profile showcases a professional with extensive experience in technology leadership, particularly in the hospitality and entertainment sectors, with a track record of driving innovation and efficiency in various organizations.