Michael DeLange
IT Director & Cloud Architect
A strategic IT leader specializing in building scalable and secure cloud infrastructures that power business operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
About Michael
With extensive experience in complex, highly regulated industries like healthcare, I build and secure resilient IT infrastructures (Azure, M365, Google, AWS) that directly support critical clinical workflows and business operations. I have a proven history of developing and implementing HIPAA and HITRUST compliance programs from the ground up, all while leading and mentoring diverse technical teams.
When I'm not architecting cloud solutions, I'm pursuing a different passion: storm chasing. I operate Inflow Tours and share my severe weather adventures on my YouTube channel, StormCentric.
Core Competencies
My areas of expertise that drive business success.
Healthcare IT & Compliance
HIPAA & HITRUST Program Development, Risk Assessment, and Data Security for highly regulated environments.
IT Leadership & Strategy
Strategic Roadmap, Budget Management, and Vendor Management to build and mentor high-performing teams.
Technology Operations
Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS, Google), Enterprise Systems (M365), and ITIL/ITSM Frameworks.
Professional Experience
Director of Desktop Services and Microsoft Cloud Architecture
Kutak Rock LLP | April 2019 - Present
- Developed a robust data security and compliance framework in Microsoft Azure aligned with HIPAA and HITRUST principles.
- Directed service desk improvements that reduced help desk calls by 50% through process optimization.
- Managed departmental budgets and resources to meet project demands.
Director of IT Infrastructure
Southern Carlson | April 2018 - April 2019
- Led the initiative to secure O365 and Azure environments, resulting in a 140-point increase to the Microsoft Secure Score.
- Leveraged automation to ensure consistent patching and reporting, which reduced service alerts by 30%.
Director of Enterprise Engineering
West Corporation | December 2014 - December 2017
- Architected and implemented a segmented Microsoft Exchange environment to meet strict HITRUST and HIPAA requirements.
- Led the technical integration for multiple mergers and acquisitions.
Featured Projects
Financial Analytics Dashboard
A screenshot of a web-based financial analytics dashboard currently in development. This application is designed to provide users with real-time volatility and trend analysis, leveraging various financial data points.
- **Functionality:** Displays key metrics like IV Rank, volatility context, and earnings information.
- **Insights:** Offers strategy hints based on market analysis (e.g., "Bear credit / put spreads").
- **Technologies:** React, Tailwind CSS, Python (Backend), and Gemini API.
Inflow Tours Website
The official website for Inflow Tours, my storm-chasing company. This site serves as the primary platform for booking tours, providing information, and showcasing the unique experiences offered.
- **Role:** Developed and currently operate the website.
- **Features:** Tour information, booking system, gallery of storm photos and videos.
Hosting on Firebase
Here's a step-by-step guide to get this website live using Firebase Hosting.
Step 1: Install Firebase CLI
Open your terminal or command prompt and install the Firebase CLI globally using npm.
npm install -g firebase-toolsStep 2: Log in to Firebase
Log in to your Google account from the terminal to authenticate with Firebase.
firebase loginStep 3: Initialize your project
In the directory where you've saved your `index.html` file, initialize your Firebase project. Select "Hosting" and follow the prompts.
firebase initWhen prompted for the public directory, enter `.` (a single period) since your `index.html` file is in the root. Answer `N` to the SPA question.
Step 4: Deploy the site
Deploy your website to Firebase Hosting. The CLI will provide you with the live URL.
firebase deployStep 5: Connect your custom domain
Go to your Firebase project console, navigate to "Hosting," and click "Add Custom Domain." Follow the instructions to point your GoDaddy domain to Firebase using DNS records.
Get In Touch
I would love to connect and discuss how I can help your team.