Michael Bender Email & Phone Number

Sun Prairie, Wi, Us

Redmond, Washington, Us

Developing content and learning tools for Azure Networking services at learn.microsoft.com.

Draper, Ut, Us

Within the IT Operations space, I've developed multiple courses covering Windows PowerShell and Windows Server.

Draper, Ut, Us

I lead a team of amazing Training Architects in building world-class cloud skills content for learners of all levels.

Draper, Ut, Us

As a Principal Author Evangelist at Pluralsight, I develop high-quality video and hands-on lab content for the Pluralsight platform. Content covers Azure, AWS, and IT Operations topics like Microsoft 365 Security, PowerShell, and Windows Server. Along with content development, I use my years of teaching and content development knowledge to help build better products for our customers & learners.Additional items.-Participated in the development and delivery of our Cloud Labs and Security/IT Operations labs platforms-Engaged in integration processes during company merger and acquisition of A Cloud Guru-Participated in curriculum development process for Azure certifications and IT Operations content-Engaged with customers at conferences and company-sponsored presentations-Participated in various podcasts and webinars on topics including Azure Certification, Career Development, and PowerShell-Delivered presentations to various conferences on Azure certification, career development, and cloud topics.-Regularly engage with technology professionals online & in-person-Mentored contract authors through content building process

Draper, Ut, Us

Building great content to up-skill learners around the world

Redmond, Washington, Us

The mission of the Cloud Ops Advocacy team is to win the hearts and minds of the IT/Ops community to secure the future of the Microsoft platform. Cloud Ops Advocacy is first and foremost an engineering-focused effort designed to enable IT/Ops leaders and practitioners to build the skills necessary for the cloud, embrace modern patterns & practices for cloud operations, and refocus their organizations on application & service reliability. The Cloud Advocacy team is rooted in engineering, technical credibility, world-class content, and community engagement through online, meetups, user groups, and events. As a Cloud Advocate, I am an advocate for IT/Ops (aka IT Pros) ' In The Cloud'. So what does that mean? Well, first and foremost, I am an advocate for YOU at Microsoft and specifically in Azure. This role will allow me to continue doing the things I love: -Sharing my knowledge and love for PowerShell (and how to use it in Azure) -Engaging with IT Pros via twitter, facebook, and IRL -Presenting at 1st and 3rd party conferences more. This is something my my previous position did not allow me to do regularly. -Being a friendly resource for your questions and feedback on Azure -Telling things the way I see them -Building awesome content designed to make you immediately effective. Have questions, want to provide feedback, not sure where to get started? Let me know. I am here to help you be successful.

Madison, Wi, Us

• Provide classroom instruction to degree, non-degree, and certificate program students covering Windows Server and PowerShell• Authored college textbook on Windows Server 2008 for Microsoft Certified Technical Specialist exam 70-642• Developed curriculum and classroom materials for all Windows Server 2012 R2, VMware vSphere, and PowerShell courses• Facilitated “Teach the Teacher” training sessions for Wisconsin Technical College System faculty and staff on Microsoft products, usage of virtualization technologies in the classroom, and VMware vSphere 5. • Delivered presentations on virtualization and Windows Server 2008 to Wisconsin Technical College System faculty during annual conferences- Developed desktop virtualization model for lab environments that became the standard for classroom lab environments at Madison college and throughout the Wisconsin Technical College System

• Author of e-learning courses for Plurasight.com on Windows Server and PowerShell• Mentored new authors at Pluralsight.com• Awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Award in Windows and Devices for IT in 2012-2018• Participated in Windows 8 Technology Adoption Program as well as other Microsoft pre-release programs• Implemented physical and virtual environments with numerous Windows Operating Systems including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Small Business Server 2003• Led cloud migration of web-based business applications, Microsoft Exchange, and file storage for small business client• Provide support and maintenance of Windows networks ranging from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows Server 2012 R2• Provide technical recommendations for short-term and long-term IT needs including disaster recovery, online services, and hardware recommendations• Provided technical editing services for video courses at Pluralsight.com and PowerShell Scripting & Toolmaking book

Author of the college textbook:MCTS Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Network Infastructure Configuration (exam #70-642), 1st EditionMichael BenderISBN-10: 142390236X ISBN-13: 9781423902362600 Pages Paperbound© 2010 Available in March 2009

Madison, Wi, Us

• Performed system administration tasks for Windows NT, 2000 & 2003 Server Operating Systems along with Desktop Operating Systems including end-to-end support for customers • Provided tier II/III problem resolution with rotating 24x7 on-call support• Coordinated support initiatives with multiple departments and outside vendors to resolve high-profile problems• Initiated and directed vendor escalation for critical support issues• Developed and documented support procedures for various infrastructure areas including Disaster , • Led upgrade process for all executive users to Windows XP including conducting interviews, performing needs analysis, and scheduling deployments• Provided technical guidance for Windows Server 2003 and Windows XP migration project• Implemented on-site server and workstation migrations to Windows NT 4.0 at remote locations• Worked on numerous projects including DHCP migration to Windows 2003, implementing document version control with Windows SharePoint Portal Server 2003, and various Anti-Virus/Anti-Spam solutions for email• Participated in development and implementation of segregated testing environment for 150+ servers with project lead responsibilities including data center build out, server migration, and support process development

Dallas, Texas, Us

Bar manager at Milwaukee North location. Lead bartender and trainer at Madison East and West locations. Participation in TGI Friday's Bartender Olympics and Skye Vodka Quest for the Best Bartender in the World competition in Orlando, FL.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Accounting And Finance

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