Mike Wright
About Mike Wright
Mike Wright is the Senior Director of Engineering at Button, where he has worked since 2021 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has extensive experience in engineering roles, including previous positions at AppNexus and Deloitte Consulting.
Work at Button
Mike Wright has served as the Senior Director of Engineering at Button since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering projects and ensuring their successful implementation. His work involves close collaboration with stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business objectives. Wright's focus is on developing high-performance and reliable software architectures that meet the demands of the organization.
Previous Experience at AppNexus
Before his current position at Button, Mike Wright held multiple roles at AppNexus. He worked as an Engineering Team Lead for the Real Time Platform from 2015 to 2016. He also served as Engineering Manager from 2016 to 2019, where he led engineering teams and managed project delivery. Additionally, he worked as an Adserver Engineer and an Implementation Engineer from 2010 to 2015, contributing to various engineering projects within the company.
Consulting Background
Mike Wright has experience in consulting, having worked at Deloitte Consulting from 2007 to 2010 as a Consultant. During this time, he provided engineering solutions and consulting services to clients in the Greater New York City Area. This role helped him develop skills in project management and client engagement.
Education and Expertise
Mike Wright studied at Boston College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from 2003 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in designing scalable and performant systems. Wright's technical skills are complemented by his experience in developing reliable and resilient software architectures.
Early Career and Internships
Wright began his career with various roles that included a Software Development Intern position at Applied Underwriters in 2006 and a Teaching Assistant role in Computer Science at Boston College from 2005 to 2007. He also worked as an Independent Contractor at CORESense for a month in 2006. These early experiences contributed to his foundational knowledge in software development and engineering.