Michael is a technically sophisticated software professional with extensive experience developing, deploying, and evaluating systems aimed at improving quality and efficiency, specifically in the area of innovative educational technology. He is a skilled project manager effectively delivering improvement in student learning with demonstrable validity. Michael’s strategic planning capabilities support his ability to enable companies to scale learning and certification programs using cloud and open source technology with remarkable success. He is also a change management leader with process integration expertise. From instructional technology to reliably delivering assessments to tens of thousands of students simultaneously, and an entire span of educational support services, Michael’s background facilitates online learning companies’ ability to scale their learning products, significantly increasing revenue-to-employer ratio.Michael’s technical skills are first rate and he is current on existing and emerging standards for integrating cloud based digital information services. More importantly, Michael is a motivational leader with a history of building high-performing teams. His exceptional communication and education skills support his ability to effectively convey complex concepts to a variety of audiences and coach, mentor, and train with outstanding success. Twenty years of expertise leading teams delivering major online learning projects prepares Michael for his next challenge and his passion for education and learning continues to propel his innovation and drive to build a new kind of learning management system that enables distance education companies to guarantee positive results for online learners all around the world. Michael has the management capability to develop his staff, the technical expertise to support their specific work, and the passion to achieve impressive business results for his company.