Michael is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in Education, Government, and the private sector, ranging from early-stage startups to publicly traded Fortune 500 organizations. He has served as a chief risk advisor for several employers, where he advised Committees, Governing Bodies, and Boards on a wide range of risk, regulatory, and privacy matters. Michael has a proven track record of building and developing risk-based programs, leaders, and teams in turnaround, steady-state, or merger and acquisition scenarios.

In addition to his executive career, Michael is also an entrepreneur. He owns Your Thought Life Mindset Coaching, where he helps clients overcome mindset challenges to achieve their goals, aspirations, and dreams. Michael is the host of Your Thought Life Mindset Podcast; one of the fastest-growing podcasts in the self-development space (2023).

Michael is loved by everyone who knows him. He is a former speaker of the year and is frequently invited to serve as a keynote speaker, moderator, panelist, and workshop presenter. Currently, he serves as Deputy CTO and CISO at Dallas ISD. Michael holds a master's degree in information systems and technology management and has various professional certifications.

In his free time, Michael enjoys mindfulness coaching, learning and making music with two turntables and a mixer.