Summary
Michael Lawler is a technology leader and PhD-trained computer scientist with 16 years’ experience building large-scale, distributed software and data platforms. As Chief of Technology at PwC he leads the global Data Ignition analytics platform and the Indirect Tax Edge product, enabling digital tax compliance and continuous controls monitoring across jurisdictions. He blends deep systems architecture expertise with commercial and product leadership—having scaled Selera Labs from consultancy to a product-driven startup acquired by PwC UK. His career spans telecoms, location systems, enterprise search and ERP finance, giving him a rare ability to translate complex technical constraints into practical, auditable solutions for regulated enterprises. Based in Sydney, he’s known for cultivating high-performing, inclusive teams and aligning engineering roadmaps with measurable business outcomes.
16 years of coding experience