Michael Farrugia

Michael Farrugia is an experienced technology leader currently serving as Managing Director at BCG Platinion since April 2017, where responsibilities include building the data engineering chapter for North America and delivering large-scale data platforms for Fortune 500 companies. Additionally, Michael has held various roles at Planitas Airline Systems since 2006, including Principal Data Engineer and CTO, managing a real-time data analytics solution for airlines and overseeing significant projects related to system and data integration. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Computer Science from University College Dublin, focusing on social networks, and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the University of Malta. Prior experience also includes roles in information management at Air Malta and software engineering.