Michael Rainwater
Information Technology Executive
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Senior-level IT Executive with 20+ years of complex program management and product development experience. Background in successful IT implementation and presentation to key stakeholders. Successfully coordinates project work to mitigate risks and solve technical issues while providing IT budget oversight. Innovation leader with 5 US patents in social media and product delivery.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
5
5
Patents Issued
Work History
Senior Agile Engineering Manager
Compassion International
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2019 - Current
- Engineering Manager for multiple agile teams using SAFe agile practice
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
- Reviewed and checked architecture blueprints, design documents and solution proposals
- Conducted feasibility studies for proposed projects, incorporating potential ROI, risk management and other important business metrics
- Established Operations Metrics for agile teams
Virtual CTO
IMG Advisors, LLC
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2017 - Current
- Devised and wrote corporate technology procedures, modifying security policies for each worker level
- Researched new technologies and chose best options for company priorities and cost-effectiveness
- Analyzed health of IT Systems and recommendations to improve
- Develop corporate privacy policy and consultant practice policy manual with board approval
- Managed outsourced development of major IT initiatives
Senior Director of Technology
Topgolf Media
Dallas, TX
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed team of 47 professionals with annual budget of $15M, supporting $300M revenue for Swing Suite division
- Managed division-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols
- Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications
- Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns
- Select and deliver on international partners for Northern Europe (Zürich) and Asia (Thailand and Philippines)
Chief Architect
Topgolf International
Dallas, TX
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Managed and led multi-disciplinary architecture team to deliver Corporate Architecture standards, including standardization of game development on Unity game engine
- Completed analysis and technical assessment of all potential acquisitions, including key acquisitions in San Francisco and Stockholm, Sweden
- Established new Swing Suite division overseeing development of new game technology for golf simulators and implementation of Amazon Web Services to deliver Data Fabric for data sharing, metrics and reporting
- Established Operational Metrics standards for Swing Suite division
- Unified disparate systems and architecture for efficiency and scalability
- Represented Topgolf to key suppliers and customers at conferences, golf courses and client visits
Senior Director of Enterprise Applications
Topgolf USA
Dallas, TX
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Directed work for 40 cross-functional professionals with annual budget of $8M
- Consolidated data centers and implemented move to Amazon Web Services as corporate standard with annual savings over $2M while provided expanded scalability and reliability
- Secured financial support from Microsoft and Amazon for Azure vs AWS POC with final determination moving to AWS
- Directed Enterprise Applications team overseeing third-party software solution supporting accounting, finance, payroll, point of sale, kitchen display system, workforce management, and customer relationship management (Salesforce) operations
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Director of Software Engineering
Topgolf USA
Dallas, TX
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new game features into finished products using Agile process
- Directed redesign of game system architecture to eliminate redundancy, update systems and deliver continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD)
- Standardized Agile Process and tools using Atlassian product suite.
- Provided regular feedback to both junior engineers and senior leadership on individual performance metrics and observations
- Mentored junior software engineers, providing careful guidance of development strategies and education on innovative development techniques
- Worked closely with management teams to plan, develop, coordinate and execute technical strategies aligned to client's vision, mission and purpose
Director of Product & Engineering
Balfour
Dallas, TX
04.2009 - 02.2013
- Assessed under-performing software and developed actionable improvements. Implementation on new JAVA architecture delivered stabilized platform for yearbook system supporting $100M in revenue
- Managed 28 professionals in 4 departments: Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technical Support and Product Management
- Evaluated business needs, developed and drove ecommerce strategy in B-to-B and B-to-C markets
- Supervised geographically dispersed web development teams to deliver solutions using Java, PHP, .NET and Objective-C (iPhone) platforms
Education
Graduate Certificate in Data Visualizations -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 06.2020 - 07.2020
MBA -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 04.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
Newberry College
Newberry, SC 09.1983 - 05.1987
Skills
System Design
undefinedCertification
Data Visualizations in Tableau
Timeline
Data Visualizations in Tableau
07-2020
Graduate Certificate in Data Visualizations -
Cornell University
06.2020 - 07.2020
Certified SAFe 4 Practitioner
09-2019
Senior Agile Engineering Manager
Compassion International
08.2019 - Current
Senior Director of Technology
Topgolf Media
02.2018 - 08.2019
Virtual CTO
IMG Advisors, LLC
11.2017 - Current
Chief Architect
Topgolf International
10.2016 - 02.2018
Senior Director of Enterprise Applications
Topgolf USA
09.2015 - 10.2016
Director of Software Engineering
Topgolf USA
02.2013 - 09.2015
Multiple Linux Administration (Novell, LPIC)
02-2010
Director of Product & Engineering
Balfour
04.2009 - 02.2013
MBA -
University of Phoenix
04.2009 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Computer Science
Newberry College
09.1983 - 05.1987
Volunteer Experience
- Greeter Ministry, Church at Briargate (2020-Present)
- Board Member, IMG Advisors (2017-Present)
- President, Texas HOPE Literacy (2016-2017)
Patents
- Third-Party Customization of a Configuration File. Patent No. US 7,904,899 B2
- Method and system for automated submission rating. Patent No. US 7,930,304 B1
- Surface computer system and method for integrating display of user interface with physical objects. Patent No. US 8,584,029 B1
- Accounting Transactions by List. Patent No. US 8,682,758 B2
- Method and system for context-based software updates. Patent No. US 8,893,108 B1
- Method and Apparatus for Automatically Obtaining Financial Information from a Financial Institution. Pub No. US 2008/0021828 A1
- Graphical User Interface for Data Entry. Pub. No. US 2009/0282370 A1
Volunteer Experience
- Greeter Ministry, Church at Briargate (2020-Present)
- Board Member, IMG Advisors (2017-Present)
- President, Texas HOPE Literacy (2016-2017)
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