Michael Heydt

Michael Heydt has extensive work experience in various roles related to software development, cloud services, and training.

Currently, they are working at PlatformSpace as a Cloud and Microservices / DDD Platform Architect, Developer, and DevOps. Their responsibilities include designing and developing a next-generation microservices-based application delivery platform.

In their role as a Technical Trainer at Simplilearn, Michael teaches Full Stack .Net and Azure development courses in live virtual classrooms.

As a Course Author at Pluralsight, they develop content for courses on various topics.

At International Correspondent Trading, Inc., Michael served as a Trading Systems Developer and Platform Operations specialist. Michael reengineered and operated the company's trading platform using a microservices architecture.

Before that, Michael was the owner of Seamless Thingies, LLC, where they worked as a Digital Transformation Agent.

Michael also provided cloud software development services as a Cloud and DevOps Technology Manager at Fivesky, where they managed technical reviews and interviews for cloud and DevOps candidates.

As a Training Architect II at Linux Academy, Michael developed and delivered course content for students, focusing on Azure and cloud-related certifications.

At workspace.cc, Michael worked as a Contract Developer and Azure DevOps Engineer, facilitating software development and DevOps for Azure services.

Previously, at Microsoft, Michael served as a Senior Consultant, specializing in secure infrastructure and application modernization.

Early in their career, Michael worked at Capco, Energy Solutions (formerly SunGard Consulting Services) as a Principal Technologist. Michael focused on emerging technologies and consulting services for the capital and commodities markets, with specialization in .NET application development.

Overall, Michael Heydt has a diverse background in software development, cloud technologies, and training, with expertise in microservices, cloud-native architectures, and application modernization.

Michael Heydt has a diverse education history. Michael completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at West Chester University of Pennsylvania from 1984 to 1989. Prior to that, they obtained a diploma in Computer Science from Coatesville Area Senior High School from 1981 to 1984.

After their undergraduate studies, Michael pursued a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science at Drexel University from 1989 to 1991. Michael furthered their education by earning a Certificate of Advanced Study in Telecommunications Technology from the University of Denver from 1998 to 2000.

Later on, Michael attended The Wharton School from 1999 to 2001, where they participated in an Executive Masters Technology Management program. This program was a joint program between MBA and MSE, and Michael studied various fields, including management, entrepreneurship, and technology product development.

In addition to their academic achievements, Michael Heydt has also obtained several certifications. Michael became a Microsoft Certified Professional in 1993 and obtained the MCPS: Microsoft Certified Professional certification. Furthermore, they obtained the MCSE1: Windows NT 4.0 certification from Microsoft in 1997.

In recent years, Michael has acquired numerous certifications from Microsoft. These include Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Cloud Platform (Charter), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: App Builder (Charter), Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (Charter), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: Universal Windows Platform, Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer: Windows Store Apps Using C#, Microsoft Specialist: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions, Microsoft Specialist: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions, Microsoft Specialist: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions, Microsoft Certified Professional: Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Specialist: Programming in C#, MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate. These certifications were obtained between 2016 and 2019.

In addition to their academic and certification accomplishments, Michael Heydt also holds the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) designation from the Scrum Alliance, which they obtained in 2007.