Mike Rowling
About Mike Rowling
Mike Rowling serves as the VP of Engineering at Bucketlist Rewards and Recognition, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in technology leadership roles, including previous positions at Checkfront, Epicure™, and IBM, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Victoria.
Current Role at Bucketlist Rewards and Recognition
Mike Rowling serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Bucketlist Rewards and Recognition, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on enhancing customer offerings through the integration of partner solutions. His leadership in engineering aims to drive innovation and improve user experiences within the company's product suite.
Previous Experience at Checkfront
Prior to his current role, Mike Rowling worked at Checkfront as the Vice President of Technology from 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Director of Data and Analytics at Checkfront for 11 months in 2020. His tenure at Checkfront involved overseeing technology strategies and data analytics initiatives to support business objectives.
Background in IT and Software Development
Mike Rowling has a diverse background in IT and software development, having held various leadership roles. He served as Vice President of IT at Epicure™ from 2017 to 2019 and as Chief Technology Officer at Awesense Wireless Inc. from 2014 to 2017. His experience includes managing software development teams and implementing technology solutions that align with business goals.
Education and Expertise
Mike Rowling earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Victoria, where he studied from 1991 to 1997. He also completed his high school education at Mt Douglas Secondary in 1990. His academic background supports his comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle and his ability to bridge customer capabilities with future development needs.
Career at IBM
Mike Rowling worked at IBM for a total of six years, where he held multiple roles. He was a Manager in Business Analytics GRC and Regulatory Standards Strategy from 2008 to 2012 and later served in Architecture Strategy for Risk Analytics from 2012 to 2014. His time at IBM involved strategic planning and implementation of analytics solutions across various business units.