Michael Leahy
About Michael Leahy
Michael Leahy serves as the Director of Engineering at Rally Health, where he leads a team that develops a scalable incentives platform. He has a background in software engineering, having previously worked at Boeing and Northrop Grumman, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech.
Work at Rally Health
Michael Leahy serves as the Director of Engineering at Rally Health, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads a team that is responsible for delivering a scalable incentives platform capable of processing 2.5 million daily events across mobile and web platforms. Prior to this, he was a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Rally Health from 2014 to 2020, where he focused on promoting team ownership, automation, and continuous delivery within the engineering team.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Before joining Rally Health, Michael Leahy worked at Boeing as a Software Engineer from 2008 to 2014. During his six years at Boeing, he contributed to various software development projects, enhancing his technical skills and experience in the aerospace industry.
Experience at Northrop Grumman Corporation
Michael Leahy began his career as a Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation, where he worked from 2006 to 2008. His two years at Northrop Grumman provided him with foundational experience in software engineering, which he later built upon in his subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Michael Leahy earned his Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. His educational background has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in engineering and software development.
Leadership and Advocacy in Engineering
In his current role, Michael Leahy advocates for a strong production support culture within his team. He emphasizes the importance of regular incident command to ensure effective management of production issues, contributing to the overall reliability and performance of the engineering processes.