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Michael Crough

Michael Crough

Feeding Hills,MA

Summary

High energy business transformation leader who excels at bringing start-up products from zero to one. Exceptional organization, time management, executive communication and multi-tasking abilities. Patented inventor who brings big picture thinking with the ability to translate strategic vision to actionable work.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advisor - Startup Leadership Network

Penn State University
State College, PA
03.2024 - Current

Head of Platform

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Springfield, MA
11.2019 - Current

As Head of Platform for Sanderling, I am responsible for creating organizational agility through the development of cloud-based software that eradicates the complexities of technology transformation. Leading a global development team, he is accountable for driving $100M+ in annual value.

Founding Member - Athens

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Springfield, MA
02.2019 - 11.2022

Lead product manager building a unique product to democratize private equity investment for non-accredited investors through algorithmic modeling of private investment valuations.

Data Science Product Manager

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Springfield, MA
01.2018 - 11.2019

Business leader focused on creating exponential value through application of predictive models and advanced analytics. In this role I advise senior leaders on data capabilities and deliver innovative strategies to capitalize on that data to create competitive advantages. Models include Algorithmic Underwriting, Sales Leads, Customer Lifetime Value, and Customer Lapse

Strategic Business Consultant, Multiple Roles

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
Springfield, MA
07.2007 - 12.2017

Led and delivered business opportunities aimed at the reduction in unit cost, at times upwards of 50%, while simultaneously expanding business capabilities such as electronic app capabilities to enhance agent and client experience while maintaining or improving service levels. By leading a team of IT and business leaders, I maintain the business objectives, timeline, and budget while effectively mitigating problems and pushing for unique solutions.

Education

Master of Arts - Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Western New England University
Springfield, MA

Skills

  • Product management
  • Product incubator
  • Predictive/Prescriptive Analytics (GenAI)
  • Innovative thought leader
  • Skilled negotiator
  • Thrives with ambiguity
  • Global leader (US / Europe / Asia)

Accomplishments

Patents

  • US11853913 - Systems and methods for dynamic adjustment of computer models
  • US125393-0765 - Systems for Data Migrations

Certification

  • Chartered Life Underwriter
  • FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66

Timeline

Advisor - Startup Leadership Network

Penn State University
03.2024 - Current

Head of Platform

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
11.2019 - Current

Founding Member - Athens

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
02.2019 - 11.2022

Data Science Product Manager

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
01.2018 - 11.2019

Strategic Business Consultant, Multiple Roles

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company
07.2007 - 12.2017

Master of Arts - Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Western New England University
Michael Crough