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 advises Committees, Governing Bodies, and Boards on a wide range of risks, to include 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’s the founder of Your Thought Life Mindset Coaching, where he helps clients overcome mindset challenges to fast-track success. He’s the host of Your Thought Life Mindset Podcast; a top 5% Podcast in the personal development discipline.

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. His superpowers are service and helping.