Mike Whatley
About Mike Whatley
Mike Whatley serves as the Vice President of Government Solutions Delivery at SambaSafety, where he focuses on enhancing product offerings and developing business opportunities in government sectors. He has extensive experience in information technology and government services, having held various leadership roles in Colorado's state government.
Current Role at SambaSafety
Mike Whatley serves as the Vice President of Government Solutions Delivery at SambaSafety. He has held this position since 2019, focusing on enhancing current product offerings and developing new business opportunities within the Federal, State, and Local government sectors. His responsibilities include evaluating and improving the corporate service portfolio, ensuring that SambaSafety meets the needs of its government clients.
Previous Experience in Government Technology
Prior to his role at SambaSafety, Mike Whatley held several significant positions within government technology. He worked at the Colorado Department of Natural Resources as the Geographic Information Systems Coordinator from 1996 to 1998. He then served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer at the same department from 1998 to 2007. Following this, he was the Information Technology Director at the Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology from 2013 to 2015 and later became the Agency Services Deputy Director from 2010 to 2013.
Chief Technology Officer at SIPA
Mike Whatley was the Chief Technology Officer at the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) from 2015 to 2019. In this role, he contributed to the development of technology solutions for state and local government agencies, focusing on improving service delivery and enhancing user experience.
Education and Academic Background
Mike Whatley studied at Texas A&M University, where he earned both a Master of Science (M.S.) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. His academic tenure spanned from 1980 to 1985, providing him with a strong foundation in his field.