Michael Willekes

Michael Willekes is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in data engineering and software development. Currently serving as the Director of Data & Insights at Relay, Michael previously held senior leadership roles at Replicant and Ritual.co, where responsibilities included managing teams focused on data platforms, driving strategic planning for business KPIs, and implementing advanced data operations principles. Earlier experience encompasses significant contributions to cloud-native applications at CPP Investment Board and leading machine learning projects at Thomson Reuters. Michael's foundational career began at Texas Instruments, coupled with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from McMaster University.