Michael has a B.S. in Limnology, an M.S. in Biological Science and a PhD in Applied Conservation Biology from the University of Central Florida. He has over 30 years of experience using GIS for regional planning, transportation planning and environmental impact assessment in both the public and private sector. From 2001 to 2018 he served as HDR’s Geospatial Technology Director, and in that role he oversaw the development of GIS technology and best practices within HDR. Michael is an AICP certified planner, holds a GISP certification, and is an Esri Certified ArcGIS Desktop Professional. Since 2003, Michael has taught introductory classes in GIS as an Adjunct Professor for the Environmental Studies program at the University of Central Florida.