Michael is an IT leadership coach and Fractional CIO who has sat in nearly every seat in IT--from programmer to Director of IT to independent consultant. That full progression means clients work with someone who understands both the technical details and the executive pressures of running IT.

With over more than two decades in technology, the work has spanned multiple industries and environments where failure is not an option: manufacturing, supply chain management, service businesses, retail, and military contracting with the National Guard. This mix created a bias toward practical solutions, clear communication, and results that matter on the ground.

• Depth of IT experience
  Started as a programmer, then moved through roles as systems analyst, network manager, IT manager, Director of IT, and finally consultant and independent consultant. That path provides empathy for front-line contributors and a clear view of what is expected at each leadership level.
• Breadth of environments
  Led and supported IT in manufacturing (agricultural equipment, semi-trailers, printing, and aluminum products (like windmills), services (metal polishing, consulting, lawn care), retail, and military contracting (National Guard). Michael understands how different operations think, move, and demand reliability.
• Proven leadership perspective
  As an IT manager and Director of IT, Michael carried responsibility for uptime, security, budgets, vendors, and people. He has had to explain outages, justify investments, navigate conflicting priorities, and still deliver.
• A Coach who "speaks IT"
  Because he knows the work, he can challenge leaders on both technical and leadership decisions. Michael can help you move from ""smart individual contributor"" to trusted partner for executives, without losing credibility with their technical teams.

Clients are not getting generic leadership advice--they are getting guidance shaped by the same kinds of projects, crises, and politics they deal with every day.

• Directly managed IT functions
  As IT manager and Director of IT, Michael was accountable for infrastructure, applications, networks, and support. He knows what it takes to keep systems running while still pushing change.
• Understands manufacturing and operational realities
  From agricultural and semi-trailer manufacturing to supply chain management and printing, he has seen how production lines, logistics, and maintenance depend on stable, well-designed IT.
• Worked in service and retail environments
  Michael understands the importance of customer-facing systems, responsiveness, and the need to balance cost with reliability in lean operations.
• Has advisory experience as a consultant
  Michael has already been the outside voice helping owners and executives make technology decisions, prioritize investments, and shape roadmaps.

Organizations get a part-time CIO who has already made the mistakes, solved the problems, and learned how to bridge the gap between "what IT wants" and "what the business needs."