About Michael Waters
Michael Waters is the Founder and Principal Consultant of A.I.Y. Systems Group, a multidisciplinary consulting and operational solutions firm focused on industrial systems, facility management, operational reliability, sustainability, workforce performance, and human-centered systems integration.
With more than 25 years of experience across advanced manufacturing, electrical systems, HVACR, automation, workforce development, and operational leadership, Michael brings a rare combination of technical expertise, systems thinking, psychology, and real-world industrial experience.
In previous positions, Michael has supported world-class manufacturing and industrial operations through construction / project management, workforce development, technical training, operational performance initiatives, and systems-oriented problem solving.
Michael holds:
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Bachelor’s degree in psychology
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Master of Science in Applied Engineering
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Graduate Certificate in Occupational Safety & Environmental Compliance
He also maintains multiple Georgia professional licenses including:
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Georgia Conditioned Air Contractor License (Unrestricted)
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Georgia Electrical Contractor License (Master / Non-Restricted)
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Georgia Low Voltage Contractor License (Unrestricted)
Throughout his career, Michael has worked extensively in:
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Facility management and operations
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Construction oversight
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Industrial maintenance systems
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HVACR and electrical systems
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Building automation and controls
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Operational reliability
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Workforce development and technical training
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Sustainability and industrial resource recovery
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Human-machine systems integration
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Safety and compliance systems
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Industrial operational consulting
Michael has also owned and operated businesses in the HVACR, electrical, and manufacturing, providing firsthand entrepreneurial and operational leadership experience.
Through A.I.Y. Systems Group — representing Asset Integrity & Yield — Michael helps organizations improve operational performance by optimizing the interaction between people, systems, technology, and infrastructure.
His philosophy is simple:
“Reliable operations are built when people, systems, and technology work together intelligently.”
