Michael Shaudon Paktinat

About Me

Data/Systems Analyst/Engineer

Dedicated technical trainer with previous experience in application development, business system data analysis, and IT systems administration. Avid interest in data security and analyzing complex data models using SQL, R & other software programs and tools. Skilled in collaborating and communicating with subject matter experts of varying technical backgrounds to capture and interpret business process requirements, helping them make informed data driven decisions. Experience in developing and analyzing technology priorities with executives, steering technology vision and strategy to achieve mission while managing user expectations. Versed in training and mentoring audiences with varying technical literacies, maintaining knowledge of computer industry trends, providing non-technical summaries, and managing relationships with other technology organizations while maintaining compliance with outside policies.

  • ResidenceUSA
  • AddressIndianapolis, IN
  • e-mailweb@paktinat.com
  • Phone614.398.1313
  • FreelanceAvailable

What I Do

Technical Training & Enablement

Design and deliver high-impact technical training—virtual and in-person—for customers, partners, and internal teams. Turn complex SaaS, database, and modern AI concepts into clear, actionable learning paths.

Learning Experience & Curriculum Design

Build comprehensive learning architectures: structured curricula, interactive sandboxes, eLearning modules, and certification programs. Combine robust instructional design with hands-on technical environments.

Technical Content Development

Create scalable developer education resources, including installation guides, API tutorials, workflow playbooks, and video walkthroughs built for clarity, accuracy, and real-world usability.

Platform Architecture & Hands-On Engineering

Develop technical examples, demos, and proof-of-concepts utilizing APIs, integrations, automation, and Agentic AI workflows to make complex developer platforms teachable.

Enablement Systems & Operations

Manage the operational systems behind enablement: LMS administration, lab environment virtualization, content lifecycle management, and cross-functional partnerships to scale training programs.

Data & Analytics Engineering

Analyze complex data structures and engineer scalable data pipelines, database architectures, and reporting automation workflows using SQL, Spark, ETL tools, and BI dashboards.

Resume

20+ Years of Technical Experience

Experience

2024-12 - Present
Workato

Senior Technical Instructor

Training Program Manager for the Workato ONE agentic orchestration and enterprise MCP platform

  • Deliver comprehensive technical training on the Workato platform to customers, system integrators, and employees.
  • Managed 68 instructor-led training days in 2025 across Agentic AI, MCP servers, dbt, Snowflake, SQL, and data-pipeline curricula.
  • Designed and co-developed robust and complex lab systems spanning numerous applications including provisioning, synthetic data generation, automated completion recognition.
  • Serve as primary SME for MCP, Agentic AI, common data models, and orchestration workflows; translating complex platform concepts into hands-on labs.
  • Own full lifecycle of customized private training programs: needs analysis, content authoring, lab provisioning, delivery, and learner assessment.
  • Administer LMS platform; design certification and recertification pathways; track learner telemetry to measure adoption and knowledge retention.
2022-04 - 2024-11
Amperity

Senior Technical Product Trainer II

Training Program Manager for the Amperity Customer Data Cloud Platform

  • Delivered technical implementation training to hundreds of learners annually on Spark-based ETL, data modeling, and ML identity resolution.
  • Engineered student tenant DevOps pipeline and collaborated with Engineering to reduce learner-environment provisioning time by 85%.
  • Built sample-data generation tooling and CI/CD workflows for reproducible lab environments, cutting content refresh cycles.
  • Maintained certification and recertification programs; authored assessments.
  • Led flipped-classroom initiative, increasing hands-on practice time and learner satisfaction scores.
2021-07 - 2022-04
SailPoint

Senior Customer Technical Trainer

  • Top-rated instructor; delivered internal and external training on AI/ML-driven identity governance features to enterprise customers.
  • Developed eLearning modules in Articulate 360; created Java, REST, LDAP, and SMTP integration examples for hands-on labs.
  • Deployed and managed VMware lab environments; administered LMS and SCORM content delivery, proactively engaging with vendors for system resolutions.
  • Rapidly developed and demonstrated product proof of concepts to address complex customer scenarios.
  • Actively participated in community forums; authored wikis and developed example configurations/code to support community learning.
2018-06 - 2021-07
SailPoint

Customer Technical Trainer

Training instructor for SailPoint's product offerings

  • Instructed in-person and distance-based technical training for customers, partners, and new employees.
  • Created, tested, and debugged trainee lab environments and product training materials.
2015-10 - 2018-06
University System of Georgia

Systems Analyst

Developer for USG implementations of PeopleSoft FSCM & HCM (GAFirst & OneUSG)

  • PeopleSoft SQL Developer: Developed complex Oracle SQL, Pivot Grid BI dashboards, and reporting automation.
  • Analyzed, developed, designed, and tested system enhancements and modifications
  • Conducted root cause analysis, production support
  • Assessed and resolved data related problems
  • Mentored team members, conducted internal cross training, facilitated knowledge transfer
  • Participated in peer code reviews
  • Analyzed and tested system software upgrades
  • Discovered and researched newly released functionality and underutilized functional areas
  • Prepared functional and technical design documentation
  • Participated in operational and strategic projects
  • Prepare functional reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals (technical writing)
2013-08 - 2015-09
Advantage BHS

Senior Business Analyst

MIS Director

  • Lead technical end-user support role for electronic health record (EHR) system
  • Developed and coordinated training
  • Built and analyzed complex data models and data pipelines using SQL, R, Pentaho, PostgreSQL & other software programs and tools
  • Coordinated with stake holders to gather, document and maintain requirements
  • Facilitated effective claim management, coordinated with billing to manage billing life cycle
  • Represented agency, served as chief technical liaison with data stakeholders
  • Collaborated with vendors and technical staff to ensure the functionality of system was consistent with adherence to laws and regulations
  • Identified, designed, and implemented policies, procedures relating to data and security
  • Facilitated and coordinated agency-wide response to regulatory changes
  • Managed IT staff
2008-07 - 2013-08
The Ohio State University

Senior Systems Engineer

IT Director, College of Social Work

  • Managed technology infrastructure
  • Provided support for CSW faculty, staff, students
  • Engineered, configured, and supported various complex projects supporting research requirements
  • Evaluated and analyzed strategic technology goals and plan and develop solutions to meet goals
  • Researched and developed new technology solutions
  • Negotiated and secured licensing, Manage vendor relationships
  • Created detailed computer policy collaboratively with faculty and staff stakeholders
  • Maintained university and legal compliance requirements
  • Managed IT staff
2005-02 - 2008-07
The Ohio State University

Systems Specialist

Team Manager, Comprehensive Cancer Center

  • Desktop support, issue resolution servicing 1K+ end users
  • Developed desktop imaging and deployment process
  • Server infrastructure support, Active Directory support
  • Researched and developed new technology solutions
  • Developed solutions for integration of non-Microsoft platform, supporting research requirements
  • Updated and managed equipment procurement procedures
  • Various other administrative tasks
  • Managed student employees

Education

2003-2009
The Ohio State University

BSCSE

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Engineering