Michael has over 25 years experience in the software industry working for Siemens, UGS, EDS, and SDRC all via acquisitions and divestitures.Currently, Michael works for Siemens Digital Industries Software, a global business unit of Siemens, in managerial roles for Information Security Management and Quality Management working with the Siemens Digital Industries Software Quality & Information Security Vice President. Michael’s role is focused on providing value to our customers and business by putting quality and information security management tools and principles in practice; constantly increasing value via ongoing improvement. In his role, Michael manages all internal and external assessment activities for both quality and information security, manages business management system certifications, and provides guidance on leveraging tools and principles to effectively manage risks, drive improvement, and achieve IS and QM objectives.Michael serves as a Deputy Regional Director for the ASQ East North Central Region. Also, Michael is a Past Chairman for the Cincinnati Section of ASQ. Previously, he served ASQ Cincinnati as Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, Board Advisor, Section Activities, IT, and Nominating Chairs and Division Liaison. He has passed the ASQ CQA, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (TPECS) Course, ISO 9001 Internal Quality Systems Auditor Course and the ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Course and served on the 2007, 2008, 2009 & 2010 Boards of Examiners for the Malcom Baldrige-based regional (OH, IN, WV) Partnership for Excellence Award.Michael holds a MBA with dual concentrations in Management and Management of Advanced Technology and Innovation and a BS in Engineering both from the University of Cincinnati.Specialties: Quality, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Quality Management, Information Security Management, Business Efficiency & Effectiveness, Value Enhancement, Continual Improvement, Process Improvement, Coaching, Consulting, Training, Risk Based Thinking, Risk Management, Control Implementation, Remediation, PDCA, QMS, ISMS, Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty, Best Practice Facilitation, RCA, Lean, Agile, CMMI, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 27017:2015, ISO 27018:2019, AICPA Trust Services Criteria, SOC2, Malcolm Baldrige, Performance Excellence, Business Excellence, Auditing, Process Auditing, Assessment, 1st party, 2nd party, 3rd party, SharePoint, CAD, CAM, CAE, PDM, PKM, PLM, EDA, IT, Planning, Strategy
Listed skills include Process Improvement, Quality Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Lifecycle Management, and 28 others.