Michael Copeland is a CIO - TN Department of Children Services (DCS) and Director of Technology and Innovation for the TN Health and Social Services Business Domain (5 HSS agencies) at State of Tennessee. He possess expertise in microsoft sql server, database design, project management, web design, web development and 44 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "I’ve worked for Michael for several years and he’s been one of the best leaders I’ve had the pleasure to work for.  I’ve witnessed him improve culture, increase morale, and develop a team capable of sustained achievement.  His leadership and strategy led us through some of the most difficult challenges and I’m sure any employer will find him an asset to their organization.", "I've had the opportunity of working with Michael for a number of years now. During this time, I've seen him grow from a strong technical resource taking on anything thrown at him -- whether it be database dev, app dev, or infrastructure support -- into a leader and visionary in his current IT Director role. The background and experience he brings to his position have provided a proven advantage to the success of his team's project work for the State of TN. Strengths including strong work ethic, an uncanny ability to calculate risk, foresee pitfalls, and maintain resiliency set Michael apart and have contributed to the success of his team and excelled his career. I have no doubts that this trend of success will continue in Michael's career for a long time.", and "Michael is to be compared with executives who have achieved what every CIO strives to accomplish. Michael inherited an IT group that while talented, lacked the leadership to allow it to truly excel. I watched Michael make the most difficult calls that involved risk at every turn, but in the end, turned his group into an effective and efficient team. Michael has one of the most strategic minds that I have ever seen."