Michael Fitzgerald, Ph.D.
About Michael Fitzgerald, Ph.D.
Michael Fitzgerald, Ph.D., is a Senior Analytics Engineer and Trainer at Seeq Corporation in Colorado, with a strong background in environmental systems and geotechnical engineering. He has held various roles in academia and industry, contributing to training programs and corporate partnerships over his diverse career.
Work at Seeq
Michael Fitzgerald serves as a Senior Analytics Engineer - Trainer at Seeq Corporation since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing training programs designed to enhance data processing skills for professionals in the process industry. His expertise in analytics engineering is informed by his extensive background in environmental systems and geotechnical engineering. Fitzgerald's contributions aim to equip industry professionals with the necessary tools to effectively utilize data in their operations.
Education and Expertise
Michael Fitzgerald has a robust educational background from Penn State University. He earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Systems Engineering from 1996 to 2001. He continued his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering from 2005 to 2007. Fitzgerald further advanced his education by achieving a Doctor of Philosophy in Energy and Mineral Engineering from 2007 to 2009. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in analytics engineering and environmental systems.
Background
Before his current position at Seeq Corporation, Michael Fitzgerald held various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Staff Engineer at MACTEC from 2002 to 2003. He then transitioned to academia, serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Penn State University from 2010 to 2011. Fitzgerald also gained significant experience as a Hydrologist and Deputy Assistant Director of Aquatics at NEON, Inc. from 2011 to 2016. His career includes a role as Corporate Partnership Manager at Access Fund from 2018 to 2021, where he managed corporate partnerships.
Achievements
Michael Fitzgerald has made notable contributions throughout his career, particularly in the development of training programs at Seeq Corporation. His work focuses on enhancing data processing skills for professionals in the process industry. Fitzgerald's extensive experience in corporate partnership management and hydrology, combined with his academic background, provides him with a unique perspective in analytics engineering. His diverse career trajectory reflects a commitment to integrating engineering principles with practical applications in various sectors.