Michael
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Michael brings clarity and forward momentum to organizations working through IT modernization or digital transformation challenges. He navigates operational complexity with ease, establishing the infrastructure and processes needed to support business growth. His experience across healthcare, insurance, retail, and technology services sectors taught him how to evolve legacy environments while ensuring enterprise stability. Known for his grounded leadership style, Michael energizes technology teams though his commitment to innovation. He dissects complicated issues and directs colleagues to pursue operational excellence while adopting advanced technologies. His technical insights, practical approach, and collaborative spirit are positive factors as he works with clients on growth strategy, post-transaction integration, and change management programs.

As savvy CIO, Michael has successfully navigated technology evolution and its impact on markets, industries, and consumers. He prioritizes security awareness and has fortified companies subject to strict HIPPA regulations. His creative approach to problem solving led to discovery of additional resources to fund digital investments. Michael has also provided leadership on AI implementation including setting up governance and policies to promote adoption. He has been involved in M&A transactions and contributed to the due diligence and integration teams as well as guided separation of infrastructure and applications related to a spin-off. An astute business executive who is comfortable with change, he has worked in diverse environments for companies ranging from domestic mid-cap to multinational mega-cap. Reflecting his leadership contributions, specifically an ability to align IT with organizational goals and fostering innovation, Michael was awarded CIO of the Year from Infotech.

Michael graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business and Computer Science from Penn West University. His professional development continued with courses at MIT Sloan School of Management and The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. A sought-after board advisor and investor in healthcare startups, he is especially interested in seed-stage software companies. Michael serves on the Cancer Institutional Review Board of the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute (aka The James) at The Ohio State University and is a Patient and Family Experience Advisor. Stepping away from the office, he is an avid outdoorsman.