Hi, I'm Michael Colandrea
I shape product strategy, build scalable systems, and craft interactive experiences across fintech, cloud infrastructure, and game development.
About
A bit about me
I'm a software developer turned product manager with a background spanning FinTech, EdTech, cloud infrastructure, and government technology. I care deeply about building products that are reliable, scalable, and genuinely useful.
My path from HR and sales into tech has given me an unusually broad perspective. I understand users, systems, and the organizational dynamics that make or break great software.
Currently a Product Manager at Uphold, where I help shape the roadmap for a global digital asset platform.
Outside of my day job, I'm passionate about game development. There's something uniquely challenging about building interactive worlds. It brings together design, systems thinking, and engineering in a way that keeps me constantly learning.
Outside of work
- Game development
- Coffee cultivation & discovery
- Video gaming
- Family time
Experience
Where I've worked
Leading product strategy and execution at a global digital asset platform, working across engineering, design, and business teams to deliver user-focused financial products.
Built and maintained state-scale software systems, contributing to cloud infrastructure, backend development, and data management initiatives across government services.
Developed software solutions for consulting clients, gaining hands-on experience with full-stack development in a professional services environment.
Coordinated software support operations and worked alongside development teams to resolve client issues and improve system reliability.
Contributed to research and development projects in an academic setting, exploring applied software solutions in EdTech.
Decade-long career in human resources, sales, and retail. Built communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills that inform my approach to product and engineering today.
Skills
What I work with
Education
Academic background
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Contact
Let's connect
Whether you want to talk product, technology, or just grab a virtual coffee, I'm always open to a good conversation.
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