Michael Montgomery
About Michael Montgomery
Michael Montgomery is a Senior Project Manager with extensive experience in project and product management, particularly in the fields of biotechnology and software engineering. He has a strong background in Agile methodologies and risk management, and has worked with various organizations including Biobot Analytics and ArcherDX, Inc.
Current Role at Pillar Biosciences
Michael Montgomery serves as a Senior Project Manager at Pillar Biosciences Incorporated, a position he has held since 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing project management activities, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals and are delivered on time. His expertise in Agile methodologies and risk management is integral to his current responsibilities.
Previous Experience at Biobot Analytics
Before his current role, Michael worked at Biobot Analytics as a Product Manager for Chemistry and High-Risk Substances for two months in 2023. His role involved managing product development processes and contributing to projects aimed at enhancing public health through innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise in Biology and Biochemistry
Michael Montgomery holds a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Oregon, which he completed in 2015. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's of Science in Biochemistry from the same institution in 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications and risk management.
Project Management Experience at ArcherDX, Inc.
Michael has extensive project management experience at ArcherDX, Inc., where he held multiple roles, including Project Manager and Technical Product Manager for IVD Software from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities included guiding software development from concept to commercial release, focusing on in vitro diagnostics and improving public health outcomes.
Teaching and Tutoring Background
Michael has a background in education, having served as a Science Tutor at both the University of Oregon and Portland Community College between 2011 and 2014. He also worked as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Oregon, where he contributed to academic instruction and research initiatives.