Michael Cordell
About Michael Cordell
Michael Cordell serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Q-Centrix, where he has worked since 2020. He has a strong background in software engineering and data practices, having previously held various roles at Q-Centrix and Monk Development.
Current Role at Q-Centrix
Michael Cordell serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Q-Centrix since 2020. In this role, he has been instrumental in building a data-engineering practice and architecture that supports data-related products and analytics. His leadership has transformed the engineering team into a cross-disciplinary department that encompasses data engineering, data science, DevOps, and UI/UX. Cordell has also led the technical side of sale diligence during a successful company transaction in 2018, contributing to the strategic growth of the organization.
Previous Experience at Q-Centrix
Prior to his current position, Michael Cordell held several roles at Q-Centrix. He worked as a Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016, followed by a tenure as Lead Software Engineer from 2016 to 2017. He then advanced to Director of Engineering from 2017 to 2020. During these years, he developed and released multiple software products, including a standalone technology for data abstraction and registry-quality reporting. He also established data science practices and led NLP projects to enhance service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Michael Cordell earned a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Columbia University in the City of New York, where he studied from 2010 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara, graduating in 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and technology, particularly in data science and analytics.
Career Development and Achievements
Throughout his career, Michael Cordell has implemented professional processes at Q-Centrix, such as incident response playbooks and standardized interview procedures. He has achieved an Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 62 within the engineering department, reflecting high employee engagement and a strong performance culture. Additionally, he led the transition of Q-Centrix from a services-based company to a tech-enabled services organization, significantly contributing to revenue growth from $49 million to $110 million annually.
Research and Early Career
Before his roles at Q-Centrix, Michael Cordell worked as an fMRI Researcher and Developer at Columbia University from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a Research Assistant at the University of California San Diego in 2008. These positions provided him with valuable experience in research and development, further enhancing his technical skills and knowledge in the field.