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Michael Droessler

Senior Solutions Engineer

Helping organizations develop and optimize secure solutions.
MBA | CISSP | CCSP | CKS

# About Me

I am a Senior Solutions Engineer at Wiz, working with majors & strategic segments to develop and optimize security workflows. I have extensive hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, and automation tools like Terraform, Python, and Golang.

My background includes bridging the gap between AppSec, DevOps, and Infrastructure, implementing "shift-left" strategies, and architecting secure cloud adoption for enterprise environments.

11+ Years Exp.
8 Industry Certifications
4 CSPs
100% Secure

# Technical Skills

Cloud Platforms

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Kubernetes

Programming Languages & IaC

  • Python / Golang / C#
  • Bash & PowerShell Scripting
  • Terraform
  • Azure ARM & Bicep
  • CloudFormation

Security Domains

  • DevSecOps / GitOps
  • Identity & Access (IAM)
  • Container Security
  • Network Security
  • Compliance & Governance

# Certifications

CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional - #764390

CCSP

Certified Cloud Security Professional - #764390

GCP Professional

Cloud Security Engineer

CKS / CKA / CKAD

Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist & App Developer

Azure Expert

Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AWS Certified

Solutions Architect Associate

# Professional Experience

Senior Solutions Engineer

Wiz June 2024 - Present

Expand Wiz's footprint in the Central US while straddling Major & Strategic segments. Enabling security, devOps, and developers to work together for more effective outcomes.

Senior Cloud Security Architect

Wiz Feb 2023 - June 2024

President’s Club FY24.

Helping organizations of all sizes rapidly identify and remove critical risks across AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba Cloud, and Kubernetes.

Customer Success Architect

Lacework Aug 2021 - Jan 2023

Partnered with customer organizations to architect and operationalize cloud security programs. Leveraged Polygraph® Data Platform for anomaly detection and threat visibility.

Service Owner III / System Developer IV

CUNA Mutual Group 2018 - 2021

Product owner for Cloud Foundations. Championed DevSecOps, "shifting left", and IaC. Implemented cost optimization reducing monthly spend by 19% (> $500k annual savings). Built internal Cloud Native platform focusing on secure Kubernetes and serverless compute.

Application Analyst III / Business System Consultant

CUNA Mutual Group 2014 - 2018

IT Security Applications team lead. Managed PKI solution, IAM (Ping Identity), and corporate encryption services. Technical lead for infrastructure and Sitecore platform upgrades.

# Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2021

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Awards

Atlantis Global IT Project Management Grant Recipient, 2013