Michael is a consummate connector, genuinely interested in providing the best mentorship, advice and services to the community, his contacts and clients. Considered to be a human version of "LinkedIn", Michael works hard to network people and projects together, whether it be those seeking new employment, project realization or development of new and innovative technologies, pipelines or products. A forward thinker with the ability to evaluate and strategize while operationally creating success.Academically focused as a strong advocate of Experiential, Zone and Applied Academic curriculum, teaching and learning environments. Entrepreneurial design through inter and multi-disciplinary academic, corporate and student partnerships. Business focused within Creative Industries and the interplay of those industries within business culture.Research focused on Culture and AI, the use of digital media, AR and VR tools for visualization within Archaeology and extending beyond to traditional Humanities, Social Science and Science research through digital tools and theories. Entrepreneurship within Zone-based education and the application of entrepreneurial thinking within non-business environments.Professionally focused on designing, developing and implementing animation and VFX production pipeline techniques and mass production facility setup. Twenty-seven (27) year track record in managing animation and VFX productions from concept to final output. Executive management of budgets over $6 Million dollars and production facility management in the Medium to Enterprise corporate scale.