Michael Benedict Email & Phone Number

As a results-driven Product Manager, I am dedicated to leveraging my expertise in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver innovative solutions that drive business success. With a strong technical background and a proven track record of managing complex projects, I excel in building cross-organizational relationships and securing stakeholder buy-in through data-driven discussions.At Deloitte, I defined a clear vision across the analytics department, coordinating 30+ FTEs and 8+ sub-teams to execute product requirement-gathering and build-prioritization for a $330 million ERP transformation project. My efforts led to a 20% improvement in process efficiency by reducing handoffs between teams and promoting asynchronous collaboration and integrated meetings.In my role as Product Manager at Deloitte, I led the design and implementation of a cloud-based MLOPS system, managing a team of 20+ FTEs to support the development of over 5 products simultaneously. I also acted as a Sales Engineer and AI Subject Matter Expert (SME), effectively communicating our capabilities, value drivers, and feature roadmap during sales calls.As a Manager of Data Science, I interviewed, hired, and productized a full-stack team of 10+ cloud engineers while building a $10M+ RFP pipeline. Additionally, I configured and oversaw the setup of Deloitte's NVIDIA H100 HPC cluster, ensuring seamless integration with our existing cloud infrastructure.Specialties: AI expertise, product management, stakeholder engagement, technical leadership, conflict resolution, cloud services, distributed computer systems, Agile methodology, SaaS product development, and public clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP).My passion for technology and innovation drives me to continually seek out new challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact. I thrive in dynamic environments where I can apply my skills to solve complex problems and lead teams to success. If you are looking for a Product Manager with a deep understanding of AI, HPC, and a commitment to excellence, let's connect!

Listed skills include Autocad, Matlab, C/C++ Stl, Microsoft Excel, and 8 others.

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  University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Nuclear Plasma And Radiological Engineering