Michael is the Technology Strategist for Lakeside Software and is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Michael is an innovative, results-oriented strategist with over thirteen years of experience using many technologies to reach business objectives and eliminate barriers to business growth. Before his career in IT, Michael was a professional alpine climber. He has spent over seven years on and around the highest peaks of the world. He has learned what it takes to prepare oneself for large challenges and has taken those experiences and translated them into a successful career in IT. Prior to joining Lakeside Software, Michael spent most his time speaking in front of C-level executives and other business groups around the U.S. on the how to take Information Technology and transform it into Business Technology. He brings his experience in strategy development and execution from alpine climbing to the world of IT using dynamic IT concepts with virtualization and delivery infrastructures. He has published many articles on business technology and virtualization on http://www.brianmadden.com and http://www.dabcc.com Michael can also be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/michael_keen