It's easy for engineers in large companies to come across as a bunch of nerds talking another language. I want to change that perception by breaking down the barriers that restrict people from engaging with, and immersing themselves in, technology.
By simplifying terminology and explaining concepts in novel ways, I hope to inform and inspire the developers, engineers and users of the future.
ABOUT MIKE
I have had the pleasure of working for Pfizer for more than 20 years, starting with a role at Wyeth UK. My career to date has led me to working in Vienna, New Jersey and the UK. I spend about 50% of my time working from home, and the other half travelling the globe for conferences, meetings and initiative launches.
My passion lies principally in the intersection between healthcare and technology. I fully embrace the Pfizer purpose – breakthroughs that change patients’ lives – and it is thanks to the incredible impact that Pfizer has that I have stayed for so long.
LIFE AT PFIZER
In my current role as VP, Platforms and Engineering, I work to bring leading edge technology to Pfizer, to develop new approaches to scalability and reusability, and to ensure their capabilities meet the legal, privacy and security requirements of a Fortune 100 company.
In 2014, I was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Drupal Association. Drupal is one of the largest Open Source projects, with more than 1M members and over 100K active contributors. I was recruited to represent the needs of large scale users of Drupal. In 2016, I was elected to join the Board Executive Committee as Secretary, and for a second term as a Board Member.
All of my experience has led me to iluli. Whether you are a tech employee or an enthusiast, I hope you will find iluli videos and blog articles interesting and useful.