Summary
Michael Bleier is a Senior Principal System Administrator with 13 years of hands-on experience managing Linux and VMware infrastructure for defense and engineering organizations. Based in Colorado Springs, he currently supports modeling and simulation initiatives at Northrop Grumman after roles at Jacobs and Dynetics, bringing deep operational expertise in secure, production-grade systems. His background in mechanical engineering (MS, UCCS; BS, University of Maine) and prior experience as a combat engineer inform a pragmatic, systems-thinking approach to automation, reliability, and cross-functional collaboration. Michael’s career blends industrial process engineering and military discipline with modern sysadmin practices, enabling him to translate complex technical requirements into robust, repeatable operations. He is known for steady leadership during high-pressure deployments and for bridging engineering teams with operations to accelerate delivery.
13 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Graduate, Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering, Graduate at University of Maine
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering; Dynamics, Controls, Analysis, Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering; Dynamics, Controls, Analysis at University of Colorado Colorado Springs