Summary
Mike Carlisle is a seasoned technology leader and partner based in London, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in cloud platforms, enterprise transformation, and creative technology with a current focus on applied AI at speed. He has led strategic initiatives for global brands like H&M, Volvo, Nike and Dyson, marrying immersive creative experiences with robust, compliance-first cloud architectures. Known for building elite teams and shaping governance, he turns technical complexity into competitive advantage and identifies new business opportunities through technology-led innovation. His background spans hands-on engineering—from Flash and .NET to serverless cloud systems—and long tenures of technical leadership at AKQA where he delivered high-profile car configurators and zero-downtime deployments. As a former MACH Alliance Technology Council member he evaluates vendor technologies against rigorous standards, underscoring his emphasis on interoperability and best practice. He combines aerospace-trained analytical rigor with a creative-technology pedigree, making him equally comfortable with performance engineering and experiential design.
17 years of coding experience
25 years of employment as a software developer
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering, BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at University of Hertfordshire