Michael Whitis
About Michael Whitis
Michael Whitis is a Senior Software Engineer at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in software development and application architecture across various companies.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Since 2021, Michael Whitis has been serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Blue Origin in Kent, Washington. In this role, he designs and develops applications that are integral to the infrastructure supporting the New Glenn rocket program. His work is conducted within a fast-paced Kanban development environment, applying industry best practices to ensure high-quality and reliable software solutions.
Previous Experience at Thrivent
Before joining Blue Origin, Michael Whitis was a Principal Software Engineer at Thrivent from 2020 to 2021. During his 10-month tenure, he was responsible for leading complex software engineering projects, utilizing his extensive industry knowledge and technical expertise.
Role at 84.51˚ and Kroger
Between 2018 and 2020, Michael Whitis worked in the Cincinnati area for both 84.51˚ and Kroger. At 84.51˚, he was a Lead Software Engineer responsible for advancing various development projects. Prior to that, he served as a Lead Software Developer at Kroger, where he contributed to the company's technology solutions for one year.
Extended Career at General Electric (GE)
Michael Whitis dedicated a significant portion of his career to General Electric (GE), working there from 2002 to 2018. His roles included Sr. Application Architect and Client Management Administrator under contracts with both Logic Technology Inc. and Hewlett-Packard. During his tenure, he was instrumental in developing and maintaining GE's application architecture and client management systems.
Educational Background
Michael Whitis holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Western Governors University, obtained between 2008 and 2011. He also studied Computer Science at the University of Cincinnati from 1995 to 1997 and briefly at Northern Kentucky University.