Michael Dennis
About Michael Dennis
Michael Dennis serves as the Associate Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations at ElevateBio, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in IT management and infrastructure development, having held various roles at multiple companies over the past two decades.
Work at ElevateBio
Michael Dennis has served as the Associate Director of IT Infrastructure and Operations at ElevateBio since 2019. His role involves overseeing the IT infrastructure and operations within the organization, which is based in Waltham, MA. He has played a key role in introducing, designing, and configuring the AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. Additionally, he has managed and designed the network infrastructure for the opening of multiple new locations. His responsibilities also included managing the network migration for the acquisition of LifeEdit Therapeutics and the network separation during the divestiture of AlloVir.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining ElevateBio, Michael Dennis accumulated extensive experience in various IT roles. He worked at Checkpoint Systems from 2010 to 2019 as an IT Site Manager, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, and Network Engineer. Prior to that, he held positions at Lonza Biologics from 2005 to 2010, where he served as IT Site Manager and Network Engineer. His earlier roles include Database Developer at Fleet Bank and Fidelity Investments in 1999, and Tech Support Specialist/Database Developer at CVS from 1997 to 1999. He also worked at Compuware as IT Site Manager and Network Administrator from 1999 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Michael Dennis holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Processing from Boston College, where he studied from 1995 to 1997. He also achieved a Certificate in Microsoft Windows Administration from Clark University in 1997. Additionally, he earned three Associate's degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Computer Management Information Systems from Fisher College between 1992 and 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and network management.
Career Development
Michael Dennis began his career in IT in the late 1990s, starting as a Tech Support Specialist and Database Developer at CVS. He progressed through various roles, gaining experience in database development, network engineering, and IT management. His career includes significant positions at reputable organizations, where he developed skills in cloud infrastructure and network management. His work has involved overseeing complex IT projects and managing infrastructure for multiple locations.