Michael Smith

Michael Smith is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software architecture and engineering, specializing in cloud solutions across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Currently serving as a Principal Engineer at SoundCloud since February 2023, Michael provides architectural guidance on AWS services. Prior roles include Senior Staff Software Architect at Warner Bros. Discovery, where Michael architected a Real-Time Video Event QOS system, and Senior Staff Software Architect and Principal Architect at WarnerMedia, focusing on multi-region real-time stacks using various AWS products. Previous experience spans multiple companies, including Turner Broadcasting, Yik Yak, and Thomson Reuters, where Michael contributed to innovative solutions in software development, cloud migration, and scalable systems. Michael holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia.