Michael is a seasoned technology leader with over 28 years of hands-on software engineering experience and a strong background in cybersecurity and military defense systems. With more than 15 years as a Chief Technology Officer, he has led and inspired engineering teams of up to 150 people across industries, driving innovation in enterprise architecture, cloud infrastructure, and cryptographic security.

As the inventor of multiple U.S. patents in cryptography, Michael specializes in algorithmic performance streaming ciphers and key exchanges. His expertise has taken him to mission-critical environments, including the CIA Headquarters in Langley, U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Grounds, and Los Alamos National Labs.

Michael has also played a key role in fintech, serving as CTO and CISO for a multi-billion-dollar institutional funds manager. Working alongside quantitative researchers and economists, he refined financial models and mathematical solvers to enhance predictive analytics for institutional investments and SEC-regulated equities trading.

A recognized thought leader, Michael has been a keynote speaker and panelist at global technology summits. He has also founded multiple startups across the U.S., APAC, and LATAM technology markets.