Michael Bykov
Program and Project Management, Portfolio Management.
Senior Program Manager with 20+ years in IT and cloud — now applying AI to compress timelines, eliminate manual overhead, and drive outcomes that traditional approaches can't match. I combine deep expertise in cloud migrations, portfolio management, and system architecture with modern AI tooling to deliver faster, smarter results across every engagement.
Strategic Planning and Consulting
Combining 20+ years of IT and cloud expertise with AI-accelerated analysis, I compress weeks of strategic research into focused, actionable output. I use large language models — Claude for deep reasoning, Gemini for research synthesis — to rapidly evaluate technology options, map competitive landscapes, and generate scenario-based roadmaps. Human judgment shapes the strategy; AI does the heavy lifting to get there faster and with greater confidence.
Project Management Office Setup and Leadership
I design AI-augmented PMOs where intelligent dashboards, automated status generation, and predictive risk flagging replace manual reporting overhead. By embedding AI agents into core PMO workflows — from portfolio health summaries to escalation drafts — leadership gets real-time visibility without the manual coordination tax. I tailor the setup to your organization's scale and tooling, so the PMO runs leaner and delivers more signal, less noise.
Software Development Program Management
I bring AI into the software delivery lifecycle — from AI-assisted sprint planning and automated retrospective analysis to intelligent cross-team dependency tracking across distributed teams. Using tools like AI-powered project trackers and LLM-generated stakeholder summaries, I cut coordination overhead and surface blockers before they become delays. The outcome is faster, higher-quality delivery with a measurably smaller management footprint across multi-location teams.
Technical Program Management
I manage complex technical programs with AI working as a force multiplier: automated risk identification, dependency graph analysis, and intelligent stakeholder communication drafts generated directly from live project data. This lets me focus senior program management attention where it matters — judgment calls, escalations, and cross-functional alignment — while AI handles information synthesis at scale. Your program moves faster and with fewer surprises, from planning through product launch.
Cloud Migration and Modernization
I lead cloud migrations — particularly to GCP — augmented by AI-assisted infrastructure discovery that compresses assessment timelines and reduces human error in complex dependency mapping. AI-driven cost modeling and optimization recommendations inform migration plans that balance speed, risk, and ROI at every stage. Deep cloud expertise combined with AI tooling means your migration is better planned, executed with less manual effort, and optimized for long-term cloud economics.
Data-Driven Decision Making
I help organizations move beyond static dashboards to AI-powered analytics — deploying LLM-based natural language querying, automated anomaly detection, and predictive models that turn raw project and operational data into forward-looking decisions. Whether it's identifying portfolio risks early, forecasting delivery outcomes, or surfacing cost trends, AI amplifies the value of your data without requiring a large data science team. I bridge the gap between your data and the strategic decisions that drive results.