Mike Schaefer Email & Phone Number

As an MBA candidate at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, I bring over a decade of Army experience, primarily within Special Forces, with a focus on Latin America. My career has been marked by leading diverse teams of 2 to 150 individuals, conducting operations in both English and Spanish and managing the planning and budgeting of 6-month deployments. My work has often involved close collaboration with various government agencies in international settings.I am passionate about building cohesive teams, driving innovation, and empowering small companies to thrive within the public sector and dual-use technology landscapes. With a robust background in leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, I am eager to contribute to the defense tech community.My interests lie in technology innovation and intelligence integration through large data sets. The future of defense will be shaped by our ability to manage and interpret big data effectively. My goal is to be at the forefront of this transformation, working with cutting-edge technologies and visionary teams to solve complex challenges.