Michael Corrales
About Michael Corrales
Michael Corrales is a Cloud Business Analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, with extensive experience in managing large-scale technology deployments and vendor relationships. He has a strong background in contract negotiation and operations management, having worked with major technology companies and held various roles in supply chain and engineering.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Michael Corrales serves as a Cloud Business Analyst in the LLNL Office of the CIO since 2023. In this role, he focuses on cloud financial operations and infrastructure cost optimization. His responsibilities include supporting technologists and operations executives in large-scale deployments, ensuring efficient management of resources and vendor relationships.
Professional Experience in Technology and Operations
Corrales has extensive experience in managing supplier and vendor relationships with high-profile technology providers. He has worked with notable companies such as Seagate, HGST, Western Digital, and Samsung. His background includes significant roles at major tech firms, including Google, Twitter, and Hewlett Packard, where he contributed to supply chain management and operations.
Education and Academic Background
Michael Corrales studied at Stanford University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1990. He later attended Saint Mary's College of California, where he achieved a Master of Business Administration in 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in business administration and economics, enhancing his capabilities in cloud financial operations.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Prior to his current position, Corrales held various roles in different organizations. He worked at UPS as an Air Package Operations Supervisor and later at Sun Microsystems as a Program Manager. His tenure at Google included positions such as Power Supply Commodity Manager and Supply Chain Analyst. He also spent a decade at Twitter in Supply Engineering, contributing to platform operations.
Skills in Operations Management and Negotiation
Corrales possesses skills in process re-engineering and operations management, focusing on solving large-scale, dynamic problems. He has a proven track record in negotiating and managing business-critical contracts, demonstrating commercial leadership. His expertise extends to infrastructure cost optimization and managing large-scale deployments involving significant financial investments.