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Michael Sanderson

The Woodlands,TX

Summary

Lead Systems Engineer with extensive experience in cloud platform architecture and machine learning at AT&T. Skilled in Azure, Python, and team leadership, driving improvements in operational performance and client service delivery through strategic automation and innovative solutions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Lead Systems Engineer

AT&T
Houston, TX
02.2020 - Current

Led the engineering of a scalable cloud platform, enabling client self-service deployment of automated solutions.

  • Developed and implemented system architectures to support business processes.
  • Maintained detailed documentation for all changes made within the system environment.
  • Provided expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering team members.
  • Designed and conducted software systems testing.

Created ML orchestration microservice facilitating advanced modeling algorithms.

  • Analyzed user needs and software requirements to determine design feasibility.
  • Optimized MLOps architectures, enhancing performance and reducing operational costs.
  • Leveraged Agile methodologies to move development lifecycle rapidly through initial prototyping to enterprise-quality testing and final implementation.
  • Collaborated with data scientists and engineers to ensure successful implementation of MLOps pipelines.
  • Tested code and identified potential issues in the development environment prior to deployment.

Senior Programmer and Applications Developer

AT&T
Houston, TX
12.1998 - 01.2020

Implemented accounts receivable application for customer risk management.

  • Participated in code reviews to maintain high-quality software development standards.
  • Designed, developed, and implemented scalable applications to meet business requirements.
  • Tested developed applications for functionality, performance and scalability.
  • Provided technical support and training to users and internal teams.

Implemented analytics strategies to elevate customer experience and support business objectives.

  • Conducted A/B testing experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of different features or design changes.
  • Led A/B and multivariate testing strategies to leverage data-driven insights.
  • Developed and implemented analytics strategies to improve customer experience.
  • Performed ad hoc analyses upon request from clients within the organization.

Education

MBA -

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2015

BBA - Management

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
12-1997

Skills

  • Cloud Architecture
  • Machine Learning
  • Python Programming
  • Agile Methodologies
  • RESTful API Development
  • Continuous Integration and Deployment
  • Process Documentation
  • Workflow Automation

Accomplishments

  • The AT&T Connection Award 2024 was awarded in recognition of the successful implementation of transformative initiatives, including machine learning orchestration microservices, that led to over $16 million in organizational benefits and savings.
  • The AT&T Agility Award 2022 was received from Jeremy Legg, AT&T Chief Technology Officer, for outstanding performance and innovative solutions.

Certification

  • Certified SAFe® 5 Agile Software Engineer.
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.

Work Availability

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Technical Training

  • Completed Generative AI Engineering with Databricks (2024)
  • Completed Machine Learning in Production with Databricks (2023)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work week

Software

Python

Azure

FastAPI

Flask

GitHub

Azure DevOps

SQL

Databricks

Spark

Snowflake

HTML/CSS

Timeline

Lead Systems Engineer

AT&T
02.2020 - Current

Senior Programmer and Applications Developer

AT&T
12.1998 - 01.2020

MBA -

University of Phoenix

BBA - Management

Texas A&M University
Michael Sanderson