People: Cray Inc (CRAY.O)

Mr. Michael C. Piraino is Vice President - Administration, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary of Cray Inc. Mr. Piraino is responsible for legal, human resources, information technology, facilities and government programs. From October 2009 to September 2011, he served as Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and was responsible for legal and from August 2010 to November 2011, he was responsible for human resources as well. From October 2007 to September 2009, he was an attorney at Fenwick & West LLP (and a predecessor firm), where his practice focused on corporate finance and securities. From October 2006 to June 2007, Mr. Piraino served with the Exbiblio of technology companies in various positions, including Chief Executive Officer. From May 1999 to October 2006, he was at WatchGuard Technologies, Inc., a provider of network security solutions, in various roles, including Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. From October 1995 to May 1999 he was an attorney at Perkins Coie LLP, a law firm. Mr. Piraino began his career as a propulsion engineer at The Boeing Company. He received a B.S. in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from Purdue University and a J.D., magna cum laude, from the Seattle University School of Law.