Owner / Founder

Mark is a premier authority in Microsoft development technologies with recognized coding expertise and proven training methods. Recognized by Microsoft as a Regional Director since 2007 and distinguished Microsoft MVP for C# for twenty-five years, this industry leader is also an adjunct professor at Eastern Washington University. With a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Illinois and a Master’s in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology, this entrepreneur continues to attract elite team members that deliver quality solutions on time, in scope, and within budget.
Continually architecting new projects and ideas, Mark brings a wealth of innovation and technical prowess to any project. With a keen ability to understand an organization’s pain points and strategic goals, this CTA specializes in designing solutions that balance cost and efficiency. Most importantly, Mark provides leadership, instills vision, ensures confidence, and insists on excellence in every project.
When not bonding with his computer, this architect is searching for his next adventure with his wife Elisabeth and three children, Benjamin, Hanna, and Abigail.
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Blogs by Mark Michaelis
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Quick Fix for the NETSDK1004 Compile Error
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Today’s Tech Revolution – Thriving in Industry 5.0?
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Visual Studio 2019 Refactoring Galore (Video)
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What’s New in Visual Studio 2019 (Slides)
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Check for Null/Not Null with is null and is { }
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.NET Reunified – Microsoft’s Plans for .NET 5 (MSDN)
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Essential .NET: Parse the Command Line with System.CommandLine (MSDN)
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Communicating Passion to a New Generation of Students
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ASP.NET Core: Mark Michaelis’ 5 Key Reasons to Migrate