Michael Bell
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Principal IT Architect with a proven track record of fostering collaboration across diverse disciplines. Adept at driving successful Enterprise-level projects through a unique blend of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Recent focus on M365-based collaboration, productivity, and security, including Microsoft's Copilot offerings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Architect, Principal
Qualcomm Incorporated
06.2018 - Current
- Developing IT strategy and governance for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot for Web (Enterprise Bing Chat), and Copilot Studio
- Partnering with Qualcomm's Legal department to define and implement Information Lifecycle Management policies for Microsoft 365
- Leading org-wide initiative to protect Company Confidential Information with Microsoft Information Protection Sensitivity Labels
- Driving overall vision for collaboration and productivity
- Built Microsoft Guest Access strategy and processes for external collaboration with buy-in from all major stakeholders
- Devised overall strategy for Qualcomm's transition to Microsoft Teams and identified risks, dependencies, and solutions for each stage of work
- Migrated on-premises HLS streaming solution - Nimble Streamer and ViBlast P2P - to Microsoft Stream and Teams
- Work cross-functionally to define, scope, and design Enterprise architecture for workforce productivity
- Liaise closely with VP and above stakeholders.
IT Engineer, Sr Staff
Qualcomm Incorporated
03.2006 - 06.2018
- Designed, deployed and maintained internal live streaming video solutions
- Managed 350+ global Telepresence and video conference endpoints
- Provided meeting support and "white-glove" service for VIP/Executive meetings
- Developed metrics dashboards for various IT services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
TALLAHASSEE, FL05.1999
Skills
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- M365 Stack
- Microsoft Copilot and Gen AI
- Technical Architecture Design
- Technology Architecture Management
- IT Architecture
Accomplishments
- In 2023, reached consensus and full stakeholder buy- for Qualcomm’s org-wide document protection initiative, part of protecting IP at scale.
- In 2023, led the technical launch of Viva Engage to help restore and even strengthen some of the social bonds we lost during the pandemic.
Timeline
IT Architect, Principal
Qualcomm Incorporated
06.2018 - Current
IT Engineer, Sr Staff
Qualcomm Incorporated
03.2006 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
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