After much discussion with co-workers and friends, Mike (along WITH the help of some special friends) came up with the title "Abstract Solutions Architect" (One of the original suggestions was Abstract Solution Specialist but that acronym simply would NOT work!).

To paraphrase one longtime client, Mike has the ability to step outside the box and look not only at the problem presented, but also to find out what the UNDERlying issues really are and what is really needed (as opposed to is wanted). As such, Mike's solutions sometimes come from WAY out in left field but virtually are usually better than other proposed solutions.

Mike's grasp of technology and the real world is such that he can explain technology to the technically illiterate in such a fashion that the solutions to their problems will not only work for them but will be usable by them as well.

Mike is a Senior Information Technology Professional with extensive experience in the design, architecture, development and integration of mission critical systems.

For the last 16 years he has focused on Web and Internet technologies on the Lotus/IBM Notes/Domino platform, the last 12 of which have been primarily as a Lead Web Architect to a major global pharmaceutical company.

Mike has been a Guest lecturer at numerous nationwide conferences on Lotus Notes/Domino and Web Architecture, with respect to advanced client-side application development as well as at several international conferences including Lotusphere.

He has a strong background in eBusiness/Internet application architecture, application deployment and infrastructure architecture. Emphasis on front end user optimization.

Excellent problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

Excellent interpersonal relations, communications and people skills.

Proven effective interface and relationship builder between technical organization and customers and users of all levels.

So if you ever run into me at a local conference, drop by and say "Hi"

For more details on Mike at a professional level, please check out his latest resume.

My Blog: I have not historically been particularly interested in blogging, so don't usually post much here.