Michael Draper
About Michael Draper
Michael Draper is the Vice President of Engineering at Tecovas, where he leads backend engineering and enterprise architecture. He has over a decade of experience in engineering roles across various companies, including Extend and NetSuite.
Current Role at Tecovas
Michael Draper serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Tecovas, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the development of backend engineering, enterprise architecture, and retail technologies. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical solutions that align with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Extend
Before joining Tecovas, Michael Draper worked at Extend in various leadership roles. He served as Vice President of Product Engineering from 2021 to 2023, where he focused on enhancing product development processes. Prior to that, he was Vice President of Solution Engineering from 2020 to 2021, contributing to the company's technical strategy and solutions.
Career Background in Engineering
Michael Draper has a diverse background in engineering and technology. He worked at NetSuite in multiple capacities, including Principal Architect at the Solution Architecture Center of Excellence from 2014 to 2016 and Manager of Strategic Initiatives from 2016 to 2019. His experience also includes roles at EY as a Senior Technical Consultant and at TXU Energy as a Software Engineer.
Education and Technical Expertise
Michael Draper earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology from Texas State University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2010. He possesses over a decade of experience in the industry, with expertise in serverless architecture and technical SaaS solutions. His specialization includes strategic product management and operational excellence.