Michael Lawrence
About Michael Lawrence
Michael Lawrence is the Associate Director of Strategy and Operations at Protiviti, with extensive experience in various roles within the company and a background in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
Current Role at Protiviti
Michael Lawrence is currently the Associate Director, Strategy and Operations at Protiviti. Since 2022, he has been operating out of the dual locations of London, England, and Seattle, Washington, United States. In this role, he focuses on key areas such as transformation, functional strategy, cybersecurity, and technology risk solutions for cross-sector global clients. He also acts as independent quality assurance throughout the sales cycle, from initial bids to contract drafts and pricing.
Previous Roles at Protiviti
Before becoming Associate Director, Michael held several roles at Protiviti. From 2019 to 2021, he worked as Senior Manager and Chief of Staff for Managed Solutions in Seattle, Washington. Prior to that, he was Manager/Senior Consultant in Technology Consulting from 2015 to 2018 in London. He also served as Senior Consultant in Internal Audit & Financial Advisory in 2014-2015 and as Consultant in the same department from 2012 to 2014, both roles based in Seattle.
Education and Academic Background
Michael studied Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems and International Business at the University of Washington and achieved his undergraduate degree. His education spanned from 2007 to 2012. In addition to his formal education, he is also a certified practitioner in Human-Centered Design Thinking and has facilitated workshops aimed at identifying challenges and fostering collaborative solutions.
Leadership Experience
Michael's leadership experience includes his role as President of the UW Business Information Technology Society (BITS) from 2011 to 2012. During his tenure, he was involved in leading initiatives aimed at fostering engagement and knowledge sharing among students in the field of business information technology.
Professional Skills
Michael has a breadth of professional skills that include developing go-to-market strategies to boost revenue and stimulate growth. He is proficient in matrix-managing cross-functional talent pools and mentoring high-performing individuals. His focus areas also include transformation, functional strategy, cybersecurity, and technology risk solutions.