Summary
Andrew Michaelis is a Technical Manager based in San Francisco with 11 years of engineering experience focused on high-performance computing (HPC) for science and engineering teams. He advanced from Research Staff Engineer to lead operations and technical strategy at an HPC facility, translating complex computational requirements into reliable, production-scale infrastructure. His background blends software and DevOps across academic, government, and biotech environments, including long tenure supporting research at NASA-affiliated institutions and Genentech. Known for bridging scientist needs and scalable systems, he brings practical experience in optimizing HPC workflows and enabling teams to tackle their most computationally demanding problems. A Montana-trained computer scientist with a mathematics minor, he pairs thoughtful technical leadership with hands-on engineering fluency.
11 years of coding experience
20 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science Mathematics Minor, Bachelor of Science (BS) Computer Science Mathematics Minor at University of Montana