Michael Snyder – Founder and Fractional CTO
Michael has spent nearly thirty years helping organizations modernize their technology, control costs, and achieve measurable business results. His leadership bridges strategy and execution, guiding teams through transformation with clarity and accountability.
At Dell, he scaled a global services portfolio from $700K to $14M in five quarters by building repeatable methods that delivered consistent quality for enterprise clients worldwide. In subsequent senior IT roles, he streamlined budgets, strengthened cybersecurity, and implemented disaster recovery programs that safeguarded critical operations.
Through Tech Alchemy Consulting, Michael partners with executives to align technology with growth, efficiency, and resilience. His focus remains on outcomes that turn complexity into clarity and technology into gold.
What Leaders Say About Working With Michael
Executives, partners, and clients have trusted Michael for complex, high stakes technology work for more than thirty years. From data center rebuilds to cloud modernization, he has helped organizations turn legacy infrastructure into resilient, business aligned systems. At Tech Alchemy Consulting, that same leadership focus now helps clients turn their technology into gold.
Deepak Gowda
Information Security Architect, The Knot Worldwide
“Michael is one of the most driven and meticulous IT leaders I have worked with. Over nine years at The Knot Worldwide, I watched him own and deliver some of our most critical initiatives, including two complete data center rebuilds. He handled complex infrastructure projects with calm precision and a clear view of how each decision affected resilience, security, and the business. His depth in networking, server architecture, and virtualization made him a trusted partner every time something important was on the line.”
Eric Stanley
Account Executive, Dell Technologies
“I first met Michael when XO Group partnered with Dell Technologies and Presidio to modernize a legacy infrastructure. Michael did the hard work of evaluating multiple vendors and solution types, aligning technical requirements with financial realities, and shaping a solution that his team could operate with confidence. His insight and leadership were essential to moving the environment from aging and constrained to modern and flexible.”
Geoff Reilert
Sr. Account Manager, Presidio
“Michael is one of the strongest problem solvers I have worked with. He consistently turned complex IT challenges into architectures that supported growth. When issues surfaced, he stayed calm, explored the full set of options, and chose solutions that favored long term stability over short term patches. His humility and curiosity raised the technical capability of the teams around him. Any organization that cares about thoughtful, durable technology decisions will benefit from his leadership.”
Raelene Venteicher
Sr. Account Executive, Pinnacle Business Systems
“I first worked with Michael on a major virtualization project. He was clear on what his environment needed, open to collaboration, and focused on outcomes. Together we designed a platform that balanced performance, reliability, and cost. Michael also played a key role in explaining the value of the investment to executive leadership. He made the technical case understandable and compelling, which is rare and incredibly valuable.”
Additional Testimonials
Gustavo Martinez
Service Desk Director, CompuCom
“Highly dedicated and energetic, with a deep understanding of IT operations. Michael kept our call center technology stable and effective.”
Xavier Concha
Contact Center Supervisor, Guidehouse
“Michael joined during the launch of a new call center in Mexico and handled cross border complexity with calm and discipline. Collaboration across countries felt simple with his leadership.”
Erin Higgins
SQL DBA, Conterra Networks
“Michael handled a wide range of responsibilities with skill and enthusiasm. A steady partner in a demanding environment.”
Bill McLester
Technical Buyer, Tyler Junior College
“Michael designed, maintained, and supported core infrastructure and stepped in to assist our team when needed. Reliable and knowledgeable.”
Jeffrey Miller
CEO, CAG Group
“When internal IT hit a wall, Michael moved the problem forward. He resolved issues quickly and kept operations running.”
Clif Yarbrough
Lead Sr. Network Engineer, King County, Washington
“Michael worked with little oversight, handled complex responsibilities, and consistently delivered. Any organization will benefit from his leadership.”
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