Michael C. Schultheiss

Infrastructure | System Engineering | Security Development | Open Source Technologist

Senior System Engineer with over 20 years of experience in systems engineering, specializing in Linux and Windows operating systems, Oracle, and multi-cloud platforms. Adept at process automation, configuration management, and infrastructure-as-code, with proven expertise in virtualization, containerization, and security. Extensive background in monitoring, performance management, and troubleshooting across the entire application stack. Accomplished in working with diverse teams, providing technical leadership and strategic direction, and mentoring colleagues to enhance their skill sets. Experienced in various professional settings, including higher education institutions and major corporations, ensuring seamless operation of complex systems and providing subject matter expertise on Oracle, Linux and related technologies. Served in multiple Director/C-level roles for a multi-million dollar not-for-profit organization including over 10 years as Chief Financial Officer. He is currently the Chief Technology Consultant for CircleCity IT, LLC, a global consulting firm that works with organizations ranging from sole-proprietorships to Fortune 50 corporations. Michael is President of the Central Indiana Linux Users Group; Treasurer and Chief Infrastructure Architect of Open, Libre, Free, the oldest and largest Open Source conference in the Midwest; a Debian Developer; co-founder of the Indiana Ubuntu Local Community Team; President of Software in the Public Interest, Inc.; and helps run the infrastructure for the annual Debian Conference and SPI.