Mike Sprague
About Mike Sprague
Mike Sprague serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Atomic, bringing over 20 years of experience in delivering complex projects and expertise in microservices and cloud strategies.
Work at Atomic
Mike Sprague serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Atomic, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on engineering leadership and strategy, leveraging his extensive experience in delivering complex projects. His expertise includes microservices, cloud, and container adoption strategies, which are essential for modern software development. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he plays a crucial role in driving the company's engineering initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Atomic, Mike Sprague held several significant roles in the technology sector. He worked at Earnest from 2016 to 2022, first as Head of Engineering and then as Vice President of Engineering. His tenure at Earnest involved overseeing engineering teams and ensuring the successful delivery of high-availability products. Prior to that, he was a Technical Architect and Lead Software Developer at GlobalNetXchange from 2001 to 2005, where he contributed to various software development projects.
Education and Expertise
Mike Sprague earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical expertise. He is recognized as a champion of DevOps and continuous delivery, emphasizing the importance of these methodologies in modern software development. His experience spans over 20 years, focusing on delivering large, complex projects across geographically dispersed teams.
Engineering Leadership Skills
Mike Sprague excels in transforming architectural visions into operational plans. He is experienced in establishing and optimizing development project standards and processes, utilizing Agile methodologies to enhance team performance. His leadership encompasses broad experience in managing Platform, Web, Supply, and Shared Services teams, ensuring that high-volume, business-critical products are delivered effectively for web, mobile, and native applications.