Hello, I am

Mike Baer

Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive strategic initiatives within the finance industry. With a proven track record of managing high-stakes projects and delivering innovative products, I help position my clients as industry leaders.

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Product Manager

A.I. Implementer

Business Process Specialist

Digital Transformation Advisor

About Me

I’m Mike, a product-minded problem solver by day and an entrepreneur by night. With a sharp eye for detail and a drive for continuous growth, I bring strategic thinking and innovative solutions to every initiative I lead.

I balance a fulfilling career with family life as a husband and father of two. In my free time, I love exploring the beautiful Virginia wineries, spending relaxing weekends at the beach, and nurturing my many houseplants and aquariums.

My Services

Product
Management

With experience across various roles within the Scaled Agile framework, I excel at overseeing the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch. Through strategic roadmapping and cross-functional collaboration, I deliver innovative products that meet customer needs and add value to the business.

Applied A.I.
Solutions

I help organizations move from A.I. exploration to execution. By identifying high-impact use cases, integrating A.I./M.L. solutions into existing workflows, and managing cross-functional implementation, I ensure that A.I. delivers measurable business value. My approach blends technical insight with strategic alignment — turning emerging technology into real-world outcomes.

Technology Portfolio
Advisory

I align technology investments with business priorities to drive value. By developing strategies for technology efforts, I ensure optimal resource allocation and risk management. I bridge the gap between business and technology teams to ensure cohesive project execution and realization of key objectives.

My Technical Skills

My Recent Projects

A.I. Implementation Framework

Designed and delivered a scalable framework to evaluate, prioritize, and operationalize A.I. use cases — accelerating time to value and enabling consistent adoption.

Multifamily Cloud Application

Replaced legacy system with cloud platform to increase operational efficiency for multifamily deal processing.

Affordable Lending Platform

Streamlined a top national multifamily lender's affordable lending offering to create a sustainable product pipeline.

My Reviews

"Mike provided excellent technical expertise on our Natural Language Processing data models. He developed a new methodology for Cisco’s Text Analytics team, resolving a modeling dilemma. Mike’s unique combination of superior technical solutions and strong team relationships is highly commendable."

"Mike led a team of five in a 300,000-loan servicing transfer to ensure SCRA compliance. His organization, leadership, and efficiency under pressure were critical in achieving a passing mark with no exceptions during an OCC exam. Mike is a high-character individual and a valuable asset to any organization."

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