Summary
Mike Robinson is a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect with over two decades in IT and 13 years focused on cloud, DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering, currently leveling up cloud operations at Vanderbilt University. He blends hands-on systems experience—from networking and Linux administration to Terraform-led AWS migrations—with team leadership and coaching, having managed infrastructure teams through large platform moves and security audits. Known for clear thinking and the ability to connect big-picture strategy with gritty technical detail, he favors elegant, cost-conscious solutions and pragmatic “NASA-level duct tape” engineering when necessary. Mike’s strength is improving how people work with technology—helping engineers be more productive and happier while making systems more robust and sustainable. Based in Nashville, he brings a long track record of shipping reliable infrastructure and turning operational pain points into scalable practices.
13 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
AA Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, AA Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies at De Anza College