Michael S. Bandor

Michael S. “Mike” Bandor is a senior software engineer in the Software Solutions Division (SSD) of the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) at Carnegie Mellon University. He is responsible for leading teams that enable the organizations within the Department of Defense and other customer organizations to enhance the predictable performance and mission assurance in the acquisition, evolution, and operations of software-reliant systems. Bandor joined the SEI in May 2005.

He has more than 34 years of experience with DoD systems including business systems, command and control systems, satellite systems and ground systems, aircraft, and ground-based radar systems. During his career with the SEI, he has participated in multiple Independent Technical Assessments (ITAs) as well as performing Technology Readiness Assessments (TRAs) against various Air Force systems and was a subject matter expert for a Government Accountability Office (GAO) TRA Guide.

Prior to joining the SEI, he was an enlisted computer programmer (Master Sergeant – E7) in the U.S. Air Force and is a graduate of the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Software Professional Development Program (SPDP). He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science/Software Engineering from Weber State University graduating Magna Cum Laude. He retired from the USAF in May 2005 after serving almost 23 years of active-duty service. Mike is also a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Air and Space Force Association.