Summary
Mike Callahan is a seasoned technology leader with 11+ years in enterprise IT and a multi-decade career advancing digital engineering, now directing Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Generative AI Center of Excellence. He combines hands-on technical fluency from a BS in Computer Science with business rigor from an MBA to operationalize AI as a core platform rather than a mere capability layer. Mike has progressed from CTO and IT director roles to senior leadership, driving cross-functional programs that translate complex scientific and business requirements into scalable, auditable solutions. Based in San Diego, he specializes in bridging research, engineering, and product teams to embed generative AI into regulated, high-impact workflows. Notably, his trajectory shows a consistent shift from infrastructure and IT leadership to strategic AI governance and adoption, positioning him to align cutting-edge models with enterprise risk and compliance needs.
11 years of coding experience
26 years of employment as a software developer
BS Computer Science, BS Computer Science at Oregon State University
MBA Masters of Business Administration, MBA Masters of Business Administration at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School