As Chief Technology Officer at SGA, Michael Schroeder spearheads the firm’s innovation efforts by integrating leading technology into architectural design and project delivery. With a career spanning over two decades, Michael has a deep expertise in leveraging digital tools, data-driven methodologies, and advanced modeling techniques to enhance collaboration and streamline workflows across SGA’s diverse portfolio.
Michael’s forward-thinking approach enables the organization to deliver exceptional value and precision to clients. At SGA, he leads the development and implementation of its technology strategy and serves as the visionary force behind the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) practice—a key factor in Fast Company’s recognition of SGA as one of the Most Innovative Companies in 2018.
Before joining SGA, Michael was president, CEO, and principal implementer at BIM Jet INC. in Boston, where he led strategic consulting engagements for C-level BIM technology. Previously, he served as director of design technology at Moshe Safdie and Associates in Somerville, MA, where he shaped the organization’s vision and future direction for BIM and emerging technology platforms.
Michael holds a Master of Design Studies with distinction from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Architecture from Montana State University. A sought-after speaker, he frequently lectures on BIM, integrated design, and technology-driven innovation at leading industry organizations and institutions.