Mike Urban

Michael Urban is a visionary technology leader with over 25 years of experience driving organizational growth and innovation through strategic technology management, product development, and operational excellence. Currently serving as the Chief Technology Operations Officer at Best Egg, Michael has played a key role in the company's transformation, driving a shift to Agile delivery and spearheading the successful launch of major initiatives, including a financial wellness platform that reached 215,000 users within its first year. Known for his hands-on leadership style, Michael has built and nurtured high-performing teams across multiple disciplines, including engineering, infrastructure, security, and product management. Under his leadership, the company achieved a 10% reduction in vendor expenses, implemented the Atlassian product suite to enhance collaboration, and oversaw a comprehensive Agile transformation, improving productivity by 300-400%. Beyond his technical expertise, Michael is passionate about fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture within organizations. He is committed to mentoring and empowering teams through strategic learning initiatives, and has led efforts in employee engagement, such as mentoring programs and company-wide process optimization. Michael's extensive experience spans high-impact startups in financial services and energy sectors, where he has demonstrated a unique ability to navigate complex technological landscapes and deliver results. He is also actively involved in community leadership, serving on the regional board for Playworks and as a volunteer track coach. A champion of continuous improvement and customer-centric innovation, Michael is a sought-after speaker on topics related to technology leadership, Agile transformation, and building high-performance teams.