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 on Empty Coffee.

A photo taken by Mike of a water spout in Hawaii

Work

Mike heads a team of expert Solutions Architects at Amazon Web Services, concentrating on key areas such as Security, Networking, Compliance, Resilience, and Migrations. Prior to his ascent to a senior leadership position, Mike excelled as a Solutions Architect, catering to clients across the Energy, Logistics, and Telecommunications sectors. Beyond his professional expertise, Mike is a fervent thought leader, speaker, and author dedicated to addressing the most pressing challenges within the Enterprise IT landscape. His insights have been shared at numerous technology conferences, including notable appearances at AWS re:Invent.

Mike speaking at re:Invent 2019

Photography

Mike is an avid amateur photographer

A view of Kauai, Hawaii from the air

Kauai

A view of Kauai, Hawaii from the air

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The Napali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii from the air

Napali Coast

The Napali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii from the air

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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 arial photo of Houston.

Houston

An arial photo of Houston.

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

Arkansas

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

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