Mike is Etsy’s Chief Technology Officer, setting our technology strategy and helping to further scale our global platform. Prior to joining Etsy, he was the co-founder and managing partner of the consulting firm AKF Partners. Mike’s career in technology has also included the roles of Chief Technology Officer of Quigo, Vice President of Engineering & Architecture for PayPal, and various roles at General Electric helping to develop the company’s technology strategy. He has also co-authored two books on scalability and has written numerous articles on business growth. Mike is a veteran, who served as a Captain and pilot in the US Army.