Mike Baker
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Austin, TX USA
"Enjoy life and be true to yourself."
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Mike's work combines: Technology, Education, and Problem Solving
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Computer Science & Business Analysis
Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Growing up in Ireland, I spent my free time fixing pinball machines, repairing bikes, and discovering how much I loved solving problems.
2.
I took every job I could find as a teenager—from bartending to working ice cream trucks—and each one taught me how to connect with people.
3.
After high school, I took a gap year, moved to New York, and worked in an insurance company’s computer room while figuring out if technology was truly my path.
4.
I returned to Ireland for college and felt uncertain at first, but my professors helped me see that software could open doors far beyond coding.
5.
My first software engineering job pulled me into every part of the business—even designing my own shoes!—which taught me to stay curious.
6.
I also started my own fashion-tech company, which pushed me far outside my comfort zone, but taking that risk taught me to trust my ideas and instincts.
7.
Today, I lead global teams creating educational technology that helps students learn in ways that feel engaging, supportive, and human.
