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Michael Pickens

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Information Technology Project Manager at Taylor Corporation
📍 Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Michael is a Senior Technical Program Manager specializing in platform delivery and operating model design. He focuses on building systems that enable engineering, product, and operations teams to work efficiently on large-scale eCommerce platforms. He holds a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® certification.

Beyond his technical career, Michael has a deep-rooted passion for the culinary world. He pursued a formal education in Culinary Arts, indicating a creative and detail-oriented side that complements his structured approach to project management.

Unique fact: He is a trained chef, having studied Culinary Arts at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Information Technology Project Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States
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Platform Delivery
His core responsibility is leading cross-functional delivery for enterprise eCommerce platforms, ensuring teams are aligned and work moves forward predictably.
Operating Model Design
He designs and builds the operating models, workflows, and delivery systems that create a consistent way of working for multi-team environments.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Information Technology Project Manager
Taylor Corporation
5-2021 - 4-2022
Implementation Specialist
Taylor Corporation
11-2016 - 5-2021
Business Systems Analyst
Taylor Corporation
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Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s Degree
Metro State University
2008 - 2008
Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu Mendota Heights
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