Mike Pack

Howdy! I’m a principal engineer and senior startup leader with a passion for building, innovating, and solving tough problems. This is a glimpse into my brain.

Engineering Leadership

Elevate your engineering organization with expert leadership guidance. From team structuring to process refinement, I’ll help you build high-performing, collaborative cultures.

  • Engineering team assessments
  • Technical leadership mentoring
  • Process refinement
  • Engineering culture development

Technical Architecture

Design scalable, maintainable systems that stand the test of time. Gain expert guidance on architecture decisions and strategies tailored to your needs.

  • System architecture design
  • Technology stack selection
  • Scalability planning
  • Technical debt assessment

Data-Driven Product Strategy

Turn your product vision into reality with data-driven strategies. I’ll help you deliver successful products that align with business goals and customer needs.

  • Product roadmap development
  • Feature prioritization frameworks
  • MVP strategy and execution
  • Metrics-driven product tracking

Team Development

Build and grow high-performing engineering teams. From hiring strategies to career development, I’ll help you create a thriving, engaged organization.

  • Hiring process optimization
  • Mentorship programs
  • Career development frameworks
  • Performance evaluation systems

Custom Product Development

Leverage 22 years of expertise across diverse languages to build scalable, reliable solutions. Whether starting from scratch, enhancing products, or solving tough problems, I deliver results.

  • Ruby, Javascript, Exixir, Python
  • Prototype new product lines
  • Enhance existing products
  • Execute bold refactors
  • Performance optimization and scaling

Optimize Operations

Streamline your operations and empower your teams with a systems-first approach. I’ll help eliminate inefficiencies and design solutions that grow with your business.

  • Workflow analysis
  • Tool automation
  • Scalable operational systems
  • Cross-functional alignment

People Are Saying

"Mike is a smart, curious, and hard-working developer. Adept at learning new technologies quickly and getting things done, he is also a great person and team-player. He will succeed with whatever he does."

Stirling Olson
President, Foraker Labs

"His development prowess, his patience, responsiveness, stamina AND his appreciation of design made the process of building our site a cinch. First meeting to launch in under three weeks. No kidding."

Cindy Frigard
Owner/Designer, Similar Blue

"When it comes to engineering, he is a craftsman’s craftsman. He writes beautiful, well designed code that is easy to understand and maintain. His strong grasp of computer science theory and exceptional communication skills, combined with his humble demeanor, make working with him an enjoyable experience."

Craig Williams
Senior Developer

"Mike is the textbook team player. He's an extremely talented engineer, effective teacher, and engaging leader. Not only does Mike posses the ability to build a large scale app, he has the personality to lead a team."

Dave Woodall
Developer and Mentee