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Michael Gardiner, P.Eng

Enigma · DISC type cdi
Director, Digital Engineering, Americas Manufacturing & Mobility at Microsoft
📍 Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Michael Gardiner is the Director of Digital Engineering at Microsoft, where he leverages over 25 years of experience to lead manufacturing transformation with cloud computing and AI. A Professional Engineer with an Executive MBA from Kellogg, he specializes in implementing Industry 4. 0 strategies to boost productivity and drive innovation for customers.

He is passionate about advancing Canadas industrial sector, having co-chaired the APMA Digital Manufacturing Committee. He actively champions STEM education, previously working to provide students and researchers with grants and advanced engineering software to foster the next generation of talent.

Unique fact: Michael has helped provide over 45 grants and 12, 000 seats of advanced engineering software to Canadian students and researchers.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Director, Digital Engineering, Americas Manufacturing & Mobility
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Personality Overview

How Michael shows up

Persuasive & Assertive
Hard To Convince
Friendly Yet Blunt

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Priorities

Topics Michael cares about

AI in Manufacturing
His current role at Microsoft is focused on helping manufacturers transform with cloud computing, data/ML, and Generative AI. He recently hosted a panel on this topic.
Digital Transformation
A core theme throughout his career, he leads initiatives in digital engineering, Industry 4. 0, and PLM to boost productivity, reduce costs, and increase competitiveness.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Director, Digital Engineering, Americas Manufacturing & Mobility
Microsoft
1-2019
Manufacturing & Mobility Industry Lead, Canada
Microsoft
10-2016 - 12-2018
Director, Industry Strategy, Manufacturing Operations Management & Industrie 4.0
Siemens PLM Software
2-2012 - 9-2016
Director, Industry Strategy, Canada
Siemens PLM Software
8-2004 - 2-2012
Director, Professional Services & Business Development, Canada
Siemens PLM Software
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Media appearances

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Education
2010 - 2011
Executive MBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
1990 - 1994
B.Sc (Hons)
Queen's University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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