Turning Vision into Action

The best technology work happens when people feel supported, challenged, and inspired.

For more than a decade, I’ve led software engineering and business systems teams through big, complex initiatives - always with a focus on growing strong leaders and building teams that deliver real impact. I thrive on taking messy problems and turning them into clear, actionable strategies that drive meaningful results. Along the way, I’ve found my sweet spot as a translator, connecting the dots between engineers and end users so both sides feel heard, understood, and supported.

I believe the strongest results come not from chasing short-term wins, but from maintaining boundaries and building processes that align with long-term goals. That discipline allows teams to scale sustainably, deliver consistently, and stay focused on what matters most.

I love technology and its ever-changing landscape. There’s always more to learn, more to improve, more to build - and that’s exactly what excites me. At the end of the day, my goal is simple: create impact that matters, for the business, for innovation, and for the people behind it all.

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Hi! It’s nice to meet you.

You’re here to learn a little more about me, so let’s dive in.

I’m a lifelong learner, driven by curiosity and a desire to understand the world deeply. I take pride in speaking to my ideas, thoughts, and vision with research and knowledge. Whether it’s about sports (go Bearcats!), the environment, the latest restaurant opening, parenting, culture, mental health, or work.

I care deeply about people and strive to create understanding, compassion, and peace wherever I can. I am an open book and believe transparency builds better relationships. I love being a leader and helping others see their full potential both personally and professionally.

Nothing sets the tone for my day like solving the NYT Mini in under a minute. I love a creative ice breaker. Cake can easily win me over, and I love music - any and all of it. You can usually find me with a book (or an Excel sheet), my Owala water bottle, and a purse full of anything you might need. Need a tweezer? Gum? A pen? I gotchu.

I’m a mom to two amazing kids and two furry companions, and I’m married to my best friend. You can usually find us at a sporting event or exploring a park in our hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Enneagram: 5w6
Myers-Briggs: INTJ

Strategic • Achiever • Relator • Responsibility • Learner

My Experience

  • Senior Manager, Business Systems

    Myriad Genetics

  • Consultant

    NexGen Consultants

  • Marketing Specialist

    Shoptech Software

What do others have to say?

See what others have to say about my experience and collaborating with me.

  • After working directly with Michaela for 4+ years, It is a privilege to recommend her as an exceptional employee and manager. Her ability to consistently make the right decisions, even under pressure, sets her apart as a fierce and reliable leader. Michaela is not only a strategic technical thinker but also someone who is willing to roll up her sleeves and work alongside her team in the trenches. This hands-on approach fosters a collaborative and motivated work environment, where every team member feels valued and supported.

    One of Michaela's greatest strengths is her talent for getting the most out of her people. She has an innate ability to recognize individual strengths and leverage them to achieve collective success. Her leadership style is both empowering and inspiring, driving her team to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results.

    Moreover, Michaela is a staunch advocate for continuing education and professional development. She actively encourages her team to pursue learning opportunities and provides the necessary resources for their growth. This commitment to development not only enhances the skills of her team but also ensures that they remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

    In summary, Michaela is a remarkable leader whose dedication, expertise, and supportive nature make her an invaluable asset to any organization. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel and inspire those around her.

    Jim S.

  • Michaela is the epitome of a great manager - she is people centric and thrives on helping others become the best versions of themselves in the workplace and outside of work.

    Her knowledge of the company - from the organization, departments, and data structure down to the individual people that make up each team - is concrete and intentional and she utilizes this knowledge to ensure Business goals are met and surpassed, and employee goals are achieved right alongside them.

    I would highly recommend Michaela to any company - she is an asset and absolute team player who will make any organization or company she is a part of better for it.

    Courtney A.

  • Michaela is one of the most organized managers I have worked with on projects. She constantly is aware of everything going on, and thinking about the downstream impacts of a decision on timelines, etc. Amazing! She is also very keenly aware of each of the systems under her purview on how they work, and how they could be better leveraged!

    Jeff S.

  • I was nothing short of impressed with Michaela from the very first time I met her. She brought order to an ambitious, complex project that had multiple, sometimes competing, stakeholders in need of a lot of guidance and direction. She took full ownership of the project and embraced it. She managed to build fantastic relationships with various business groups from all levels and went out of her way to understand their needs while never losing sight of the big picture. She has also proven to be a good leader and genuinely cares for her teammates. No doubt that she’ll be a major asset to any organization. It was a delight working with her!

    Gimra M.

  • While at Shoptech, Michaela was quickly identified as being a very special talent with uncommon drive, professionalism and creativity. These qualities carried her through the ranks of sales and marketing with unprecedented speed and success. I was very fortunate to have Michaela on my sales team, where she set a new standard of high quality work never again matched. It was an absolute pleasure to not only work with Michaela, but to also witness her career trajectory as it was truly exceptional. Any business would be better tenfold with Michaela on their sales or marketing team. She is that special of a talent.

    Jerrod P.

  • Michaela is a gifted Salesforce implementation leader. She excels in building valuable relationships with her clients and teammates. Michaela joined myself at NexGen Consultants early in her career and quickly grew her knowledge of the platform. From project management, business analysis, and implementation, she made impact quickly and was relied on for dozens of Salesforce and Pardot implantations. In addition, her marketing background even created opportunity for her to assist in the marketing of our own company. She is determined and passionate about what she does and is an invaluable employee.

    Randy D.

Systems & Processes

From consultant to manager, experience spans brand-new implementations, enhancements, and developing roadmaps. Product knowledge and expertise in business processes such as Scrum and Agile are leveraged to solve problems and achieve project goals for both customers and end users.

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