Mikkel Yde Kjær is an experienced professional with a background in project management and organizational development. Currently working at Vertica since June 2016, Mikkel has taken on various roles, including responsibilities in the organizations group, project leadership for e-commerce software development teams, and processes for employee development and compensation adjustments. Prior experience includes leadership positions at It-afdelingen, Region Midtjylland, and Mjølner Informatics A/S, where Mikkel managed HR responsibilities and implemented strategic initiatives. Earlier roles at Systematic Software Engineering involved project management and process improvement support, with a focus on CMMI processes and Lean Software Development. Mikkel holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Aarhus University and has a diverse career starting from early roles in system administration and software support.