Michael Warmelink

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DISC Type : Di

Sr. Director, Global Technology Architecture at Travel + Leisure Co.

Fishers, Indiana, United States

Overview

Michael is a technology leader with over 20 years of IT experience, specializing in global cloud strategy and hybrid engineering. Described as a selfless and impactful leader, he excels at building high-performing, people-first teams. He is a multi-cloud certified U. S. Air Force veteran.

Originally from Indiana, Michael was a multi-sport athlete in high school, participating in cross country, golf, swimming, and track. His current interests include following major consumer brands like The Walt Disney Company and Nike, indicating an appreciation for strong brand strategy and innovation.

Unique fact: Michael began his extensive technology career as a Lead Programmer in the United States Air Force.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Confident

Impact-Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Cloud Modernization
He champions modernization initiatives and has deep expertise leading teams across hybrid platforms including AWS, Azure, OCI, and Google Apigee.
People-First Leadership
His leadership philosophy centers on cultivating a team-first culture to drive excellence and develop talent, as noted in his professional summary and recommendations.
Career Advancement
He is actively seeking a new senior leadership opportunity, specifically targeting Vice President-level roles in technology infrastructure and cloud engineering.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025 - 11-2025
Sr. Director, Global Technology Architecture at Travel + Leisure Co.
1-2023 - 10-2024
Sr. Director, Global Hybrid Engineering & Platforms at Travel + Leisure Co.
3-2020 - 1-2023
Sr. Director - Cloud, Automation, and Middleware Services at Travel + Leisure Co.
6-2018 - 3-2020
Director - Cloud and Automation Services at Travel + Leisure Co.
9-2003 - 9-2004
Lead, Data Warehouse Development at Thomson Consumer Electronics

Education

1994 - 1995
Technical Certification from USAF Technical Training School
1989 - 1992
Indiana Honors Diploma from Crown Point High School Crown

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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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