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VP / Director of Engineering

Architecting the Future of Agentic AI

Engineering Leadership. Hands-On Engineering at Scale. Cloud Infrastructure Modernized. Autonomous Systems Delivered.

Agentic AI

Designing multi-agent systems and autonomous workflows using state-of-the-art LLMs and hybrid architectures.

Platform Engineering

Building robust, scalable infrastructure with Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud-native technologies.

AI Governance

Ensuring ethical, secure, and compliant AI deployments through rigorous standards and oversight.

Proven Leadership in High-Stakes Environments

From leading DevOps at ITRADE Innovations to serving as VP of Products at Testimonial Tree, I've consistently delivered technical excellence and strategic growth.

  • Scaled engineering teams from 5 to 50+ members.
  • Architected cloud platforms handling millions of daily transactions.
  • Pioneered AI-driven automation reducing operational costs by 40%.
15+
Years Experience
50+
Projects Led
$10M+
Budget Managed
4
Open Source Core

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about my availability, roles, and expertise.

What roles are you currently considering?

I am actively pursuing strategic leadership roles including VP/Director of Engineering, AI Platform Architecture, Product Management Director, and Cloud/DevOps Engineering Leads.

Do you have experience with Agentic AI and LLM orchestration?

Yes, I have designed and built multi-agent platforms powered by leading LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, ZAI, Kimi, etc.), implementing advanced orchestration protocols such as the Model Context Protocol (MCP), custom RAG pipelines claude/openai subagents workflows, copilot kit, crewai, langraph, langchain, and more.

How do you approach team building and leadership?

I build cross-functional teams with a high-trust, low-ego culture. My focus is on empowering engineers through extreme ownership, establishing clear career progression models, and standardizing operational excellence.

Where can I find your API or programmatic documentation?

My programmatic resume is accessible via `llms.txt` at the root of this domain. Technical AI agents can also interface with this site via the `/api/mcp` endpoint and review the `/openapi.yaml` specification.

What People Say

Endorsements from colleagues and industry leaders.

"Mike is the best VP of Product and Software Engineering I've ever worked with. He took our SaaS platform from servicing SMBs to enterprises as we moved into complex regulatory industries... He demonstrates leadership, is collaborative across the business and his contributions were invaluable."

Founder, AI & SaaS Advisor

"Mike is perhaps one of the most talented Product Managers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He is professional, courteous, incredibly intelligent, and a very hard worker... Mike would make a high caliber asset to any elite team he is a part of."

Senior Technical Recruiter

"Accomplished Engineer is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Mike Henken... As a Project Manager, I was impressed with Mike's ability to clearly communication goals, responsibility, performance, and expectations for his team. And, of course, his reliability to execute."

Web 3 Executive

Ready to elevate your AI strategy?

I'm currently exploring new opportunities in AI leadership and strategic consulting. Let's discuss how I can help your organization lead in the agentic era.