Michael Berman is a consultant to higher education institutions and selected information technology suppliers. He has more than twenty five years of information technology management experience in higher education, with 20+ years as the senior campus technology leader at 5 institutions of higher education. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rutgers University and has been a professor, consultant, author, and software developer. Michael's experience has included serving as Chair, Board of Directors, CENIC; Member, EDUCAUSE Board; and Board of Directors Chair for NMC. He is passionate about promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and greater gender balance in technology and leadership. In 2022, he received the EDUCAUSE Leadership Award, the highest honor offered by that organization. Michael's expertise is broad and widely recognized, and he has spoken and written on topics including institutional strategy, educational innovation, online marketing, identity management, ERP implementation, cloud strategy, educational technology, IT planning for higher education, 3D Printing, and leadership and management.Michael is also a musician, songwriter, and performer. He has performed his original songs at venues across the United States, and his first album "Where I'm From" reached the top 30 for the folk charts in 2023. His music can be found by searching for "Mike Berman" on all major music services.