Michael Zeitlin
Founder, Program Director & Strategic Cloud and Operations Leader
Michael Zeitlin is a visionary executive known for building elite enterprise-level teams and leading high-impact technology programs. With a career rooted in operational leadership, digital transformation, and consulting for Fortune 500 organizations, he brings startup agility to complex environments. Michael drives measurable results through strategic clarity, hands-on leadership, and a relentless focus on aligning innovation with business outcomes.
Michael Zeitlin
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Michael Zeitlin is a senior executive and consultant with a track record of transforming enterprise operations through technology, strategic planning, and hands-on leadership. With decades of experience spanning cloud infrastructure, operational consulting, and software program delivery, Michael combines executive vision with tactical precision to solve complex business challenges.
As Founder and Program Director at ITPODS, Michael specializes in helping clients navigate major initiatives—from M&A carve-outs and cloud migrations to service strategy realignment and business process remediation. He brings the mindset of a consultant and the discipline of a military-trained leader, enabling organizations to make bold moves with confidence.
Michael led a full Azure disaster recovery migration for HomeStar Financial, ensuring business continuity for 1,300+ users. He also orchestrated a full-service operational remediation program for a healthcare startup, aligning cloud infrastructure, documentation, and delivery teams under one cohesive roadmap.
Previously at MediaKind, he directed the end-to-end implementation of Icertis Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), working across procurement, sales, and legal. At Ericsson, Michael led strategic sourcing through divestitures, built global DevOps teams, and managed operational planning for a $100M portfolio.
Whether leading a boardroom strategy session or solving integration challenges in the field, Michael brings energy, clarity, and follow-through to every engagement. His leadership reflects the core values of IT PODS—transparency, excellence, flexibility, community, and loyalty. With deep experience across enterprise consulting, digital transformation, and operational turnarounds, Michael is known for building high-performance teams and delivering measurable outcomes in the most complex environments.
Education:
Indiana University – Kelley School of Business
MBA, Operations Management & Marketing
- Gamma Beta Sigma, National Business Honor Society
Cornell University
BA, Government
- Dean’s List
- Naval ROTC
Certifications:
- SHRM-CP (2023)
- SAFe Scrum Master
- SAFe Product Owner
- Project Management – Ericsson PROPS-C
- AWS Sales Leader
- Ericsson Leadership Core Curriculum
Skills Snapshot:
Leadership & Operations
Executive Oversight, M&A Integration, Services Strategy, Organizational Restructuring, DevOps Oversight, Financial Governance
Consulting & Program Management
Enterprise IT Consulting, Agile SAFe, Strategic Roadmapping, PMO Governance, Risk & Change Management, CLM Implementation
Cloud & Infrastructure
Microsoft Azure, AWS, Cloud Migrations, Disaster Recovery, SaaS Optimization, Operational Remediation
Process & Business Strategy
Service Innovation, KPI Development, Budget Planning, Team Enablement, Operational Efficiency
Industry Sectors
Telecom, Financial Services, Government, LegalTech, Healthcare, Managed Services
Professional Memberships
- Georgia Chamber of Commerce – Small Business
- Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC)
- Technology Association of Georgia – Small Business Member
- Youth Soccer Coach – United FA Girls U10 & U12
- 2 Comma Investment Club – Membership Officer
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Ericsson,a multinational telecommunications innovator, engaged itPODS to support the Ericsson team in Switzerland at one of their top cloud customers, Swisscom. itPODS' background with Ericsson's NFVi as well as experience with cloud and platform automation enabled the team to provide industry-leading solutions to Swisscom, which catapulted their productivity. The platform automation has significantly reduced the effort required to launch new systems while at the same time reducing costs and improving platform performance.