Michael McGarrah is an experienced technology professional currently serving as Lead Principal Platform Engineer at Envestnet, Inc., focusing on building scalable cloud platforms for financial services and data science initiatives. Previous roles include Principal Data & Analytics Platform Engineer at Blue Cross NC, where Michael developed a cloud-first data science platform, and Data Engineer at the United States Postal Service, concentrating on advanced analytics. Additional experience encompasses positions such as Cloud Architect at the American Kennel Club, Enterprise Architect at the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, and IT Security Specialist at the NC Department of Revenue. Academically, Michael holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Interactive Intelligence from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from North Carolina State University.