Writing

On his blog Empty Coffee, Mike explores his passion for technology, the cloud, and photography. Through thought-provoking articles and stunning visuals, he strives to inspire and inform his readers. Join Mike as he shares his insights, discoveries, and experiences within these fascinating realms.

A photo taken by Mike of a water spout in Hawaii

Work

Mike leads a team of expert Solutions Architects at Amazon Web Services, focusing on Security, Networking, Compliance, Resilience, and Migrations. Prior to his leadership role, Mike excelled as a Solutions Architect, serving clients across the Energy, Logistics, and Telecommunications sectors. Beyond his professional expertise, Mike is a thought leader, speaker, and author dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges in Enterprise IT. His insights have been shared at numerous technology conferences, including notable appearances at AWS re:Invent.

Mike speaking at re:Invent 2019

Mike is an avid amateur photographer who captures the beauty of landscapes and cityscapes around the world.

An aerial view of Kauai, Hawaii

Kauai

An aerial view of Kauai, Hawaii

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An aerial view of the Napali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii

Napali Coast

An aerial view of the Napali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii

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A Red Cross building in Thailand.

Red Cross

A Red Cross building in Thailand.

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Overlooking the Puget Sound in Seattle.

Seattle

Overlooking the Puget Sound in Seattle.

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A quiet, damp morning in Tokyo.

Tokyo

A quiet, damp morning in Tokyo.

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A hidden temple in Thailand.

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A hidden temple in Thailand.

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An aerial photo of Houston.

Houston

An aerial photo of Houston.

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An aerial photo of a cabin in the Ozark mountains in Arkansas.

Arkansas

An aerial photo of a cabin in the Ozark mountains in Arkansas.

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