MICHAEL SHANNON
Richmond,TX
Summary
Results-driven Systems Architect with expertise in AWS infrastructure and a track record of enhancing reliability. Led cross-functional teams in technical integration and project delivery. Specializes in DevOps and cybersecurity, delivering innovative solutions while fostering strong client relationships. Experienced in managing complex projects and optimizing processes for continuous improvement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principle Information Systems Architect
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Spring, USA
02.2019 - 04.2025
- Integrated technology trends into architectural designs to enhance system performance.
- Analyzed existing infrastructure, identifying critical enhancement areas to support architectural objectives.
- Monitored industry trends to anticipate technological advancements, informing architectural decisions.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure the timely delivery of architectural projects.
- Collaborated with teams to upgrade the CI/CD pipeline from Jenkins to GitHub Actions.
- Optimized business processes, streamlining operations across multiple systems.
- Delivered documentation and consulting services, facilitating client understanding of technology and processes.
- Defined technical integration strategy and developed comprehensive integration plans.
Owner/Managing Partner
H-Town Consulting, LLC
Richmond, USA
01.2010 - 03.2025
- Directed the design and construction of an infrastructure for a $40,000 customer computer network on Microsoft Azure.
- Managed project budget of $300,000, overseeing sales system design and technical personnel of 8 employees.
- Estimated costs, timelines, resources, and budgets for customer-specified products and services.
- Developed customer solutions leveraging expertise in Java programming and database technologies.
- Oversaw project execution to ensure alignment with customer objectives and requirements.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver comprehensive technical support and solutions.
- Implemented strategies to optimize project timelines and resource allocation.
Contract Systems Architect
HPE (KForce)
Houston, USA
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Architected and implemented replacements for legacy software, ensuring enterprise adoption through user training.
- Developed end-to-end pipelines, enabling seamless application deployment and upgrades.
- Led cross-functional teams to complete architectural projects within established deadlines.
- Provided technical guidance for system development and troubleshooting to facilitate issue resolution.
- Maintained mission-critical applications with round-the-clock enterprise support.
- Championed budgeting and roadmap discussions for hosted applications, aligning resources effectively.
- Implemented monitoring and analytics tools, enhancing visibility into system performance.
- Delivered comprehensive training to application administrators and users through verbal and written communication.
Chief Petty Officer Electrician's Mate
United States Navy
, USA
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Led 50 junior enlisted subordinates to enhance operational readiness through focused leadership.
- Documented design changes for small boats across Fleet, streamlining repair and maintenance schedules.
- Developed standards and techniques for closed combat systems, improving operational performance in training exercises.
- Reviewed blueprints and electrical schematics to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Proposed time-saving methods and tools, reducing project timelines.
Education
Certification Training - Cyber Security
My Computer Career
Charlotte11-2026
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) - Management Information Systems (MIS) & Entrepreneurship
University of Houston
Houston, Texas06-2013
Skills
- System architecture
- Enterprise architecture design
- Technical integration
- Software development
- API development
- Framework development
- Cloud technologies and AWS
- Azure services
- SQL database management
- C# and JavaScript programming
- DevOps implementation and practices
- Jenkins and GitHub usage
- Cybersecurity strategies
- Risk assessment and incident response
- Intrusion detection and threat analysis
- Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership
- Project management methodologies
- Technical guidance and requirements gathering
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Process evaluation techniques
- Systems integration expertise
- Development lifecycle management
- Technical analysis skills
- Upgrade path design strategies
- Solution prototyping and technical reporting
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Compliance assessments
Websites
Certification
- Six Sigma – Black Belt certified
- CompTIA CySA+
Volunteer Experience
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice (Houston, TX) — Mentor | 01/2012–Present: Mentor participants in the Prison Entrepreneurship Program; provide guidance on goal setting and reentry planning; serve as executive judge on business plan reviews (panel and 1:1).
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (Houston, TX) — Team Captain & Scholarship Judge | 01/2017–Present: Evaluate and place new volunteers; manage inventory distribution/replenishment across the 21-day show; score and judge college scholarship applications.
Timeline
Principle Information Systems Architect
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
02.2019 - 04.2025
Contract Systems Architect
HPE (KForce)
08.2018 - 02.2019
Owner/Managing Partner
H-Town Consulting, LLC
01.2010 - 03.2025
Chief Petty Officer Electrician's Mate
United States Navy
01.1989 - 01.1996
Certification Training - Cyber Security
My Computer Career
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) - Management Information Systems (MIS) & Entrepreneurship
University of Houston