Mike Crabtree is a data engineering leader with 11 years of experience who currently directs Data Engineering at Ford while also running a small coatings business and teaching applied finance on DataCamp. He bridges technical execution and C-suite strategy, combining deep hands-on expertise in analytics, autonomous vehicle tooling and product management with an MBA in Strategy & Finance from Michigan Ross. Mike has a track record of scaling data platforms and quality analytics across automotive and service industries, previously leading data operations at Driven Brands and multiple data science functions at Ford. An educator and tinkerer, he uniquely blends practical engineering, entrepreneurial leadership, and curriculum design—often translating complex technical concepts into business value for stakeholders.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's degree Electronics Engineering, Associate's degree Electronics Engineering at Owensboro Community and Technical College
Master of Business Administration - MBA Strategy Finance, Master of Business Administration - MBA Strategy Finance at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Nanodegree Product Management, Nanodegree Product Management at Udacity
Comprehensive Diploma Information Technology, Comprehensive Diploma Information Technology at Owensboro High School
Bachelor’s Degree Business Computer Information Systems, Bachelor’s Degree Business Computer Information Systems at University of Louisville
Contributions:2 pushes, 1 branch in 5 years 8 months
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