Mike is a semi-retired software engineer and architect with more than 30 years experience in the industry, focusing on database development, cloud development, Windows applications, and low-level application implementation issues. Mike has written dozens of magazine articles and several books, has applied for three patents, and has given hundreds of presentations to audiences varying in size from a dozen to 1700 people. In his spare time, Mike races cars, takes pictures, and works at remodeling his house with his wife, Liz.