Michael Samawi
Chicago
Summary
Solutions architect translating ambiguous business needs into scalable technical solutions. Leads complex implementations end-to-end, prioritizing user adoption, operational readiness, and long-term maintainability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Solutions Architect
Code For America
Chicago
03.2022 - Current
- Leads solution architecture for large-scale public sector systems, designing secure, cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) with API-driven integrations across eligibility systems, CRMs, data warehouses, and low or no code tools.
- Owns technical strategy and system design for complex engagements, defining data models, integration patterns, identity management, security controls and scalability standards for state and local governments.
- Builds and validates production-ready prototypes and POCs, including data pipelines, entity resolution workflows, automation scripts, and AI-enabled services, ensuring solutions are feasible, maintainable, and aligned with government constraints.
Senior Solution Engineer
Qualtrics
Chicago
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Architected and implemented end-to-end Qualtrics solutions, including API integrations, webhooks, data pipelines, and custom workflows across CX and EX platforms.
- Built and maintained advanced configurations such as custom survey logic, event-based triggers, role-based access controls, data governance rules, and automated reporting pipelines.
- Designed scalable integration patterns with enterprise systems (Salesforce, Tableau, marketing automation tools, etc.), ensuring secure data flow, performance optimization, and reliability.
Solution Architect
Civis Analytics
Chicago
11.2017 - 03.2021
- Designed and deployed data-driven solutions on the Civis Platform, building secure data pipelines, predictive models, and analytics workflows to support political campaigns, advocacy organizations, and public-sector clients.
- Architected cloud-based data infrastructure, integrating operational, survey, digital engagement, and and third-party data sources using SQL, Python, APIs, and ETL frameworks.
- Translated complex analytics into production systems, implementing data pipelines, dashboards, and web applications to drive targeting and decision-making at scale.
Education
Master of Arts - Public Policy
University of Chicago
Chicago06-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Illinois
Illinois06-2015
Skills
- Solution architecture
- API integration
- Stakeholder communication
- Data analytics
- Prototyping solutions
- Technical sales and consulting
Timeline
Principal Solutions Architect
Code For America
03.2022 - Current
Senior Solution Engineer
Qualtrics
03.2021 - 03.2022
Solution Architect
Civis Analytics
11.2017 - 03.2021
Master of Arts - Public Policy
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Illinois