Mike Neal
About Mike Neal
Mike Neal is an Automation Engineer currently working at Epiq in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. He has a diverse background in automation and systems administration, with previous roles at organizations such as Johnson County Community College, Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute, and Evergy.
Current Role at Epiq
Mike Neal serves as an Automation Engineer at Epiq, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing analytics dashboards using Power BI to provide insights into automation processes. He also creates and distributes training and educational materials aimed at citizen developers within the organization. His work contributes to enhancing business process automation and improving overall operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Automation and IT
Prior to his current role, Mike Neal worked at Evergy as a Senior Automation Analyst from 2020 to 2021. He also held positions at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute as a Systems Administrator and Database Administrator from 2017 to 2020, and at Lexmark Enterprise Software as a Global Support Systems Expert from 2015 to 2017. His experience includes designing ETL processes to enhance analytics around automation efficiency and developing custom applications using the PowerApps platform.
Educational Background
Mike Neal studied at Johnson County Community College, where he earned a degree in Computer and Information Sciences from 2011 to 2012. He also attended Northwest Missouri State University, focusing on Elementary Education and Special Education from 2008 to 2010. His educational background provides a foundation for his career in technology and automation.
Early Career and Roles
Mike Neal began his career as a Financial Aid Assistant at Johnson County Community College from 2011 to 2012. He later worked as a Software Analyst at TouchNet Information Systems, Inc. from 2014 to 2015, and as a Technical Advisor at RSA Security for a brief period in 2017. These early roles contributed to his development in the fields of finance and technology.