Nickname: Brute23
Email: [email protected]
Work: 877-TECH-312
Cell: 847-668-2217
· City of Birth: Chicago, IL
· School: Harper College, ACC
About Mike
Grew up in the NW Chicago suburbs, Mike’s passion for technology was ignited at the age of 7 when he got his hands on his first video game. The on-screen visual artistry tapped a deeply creative part of his life, spending countless hours putting his imagination into drawing books. The influence of iconic movies like Star Wars and Star Trek further fueled his excitement for the possibilities of technology. As a child of the 80s, this enthusiasm set him on a lifelong journey to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and spent 19 years in the video game industry, his first love!
Professional Journey
Mike’s professional journey is as diverse as it is impressive, with experience spanning across the video game industry working at many well-done companies, supporting multi-franchisee partnerships, multi-unit retail management, and later e-commerce. Mikes determination to leave his footprint at any given position throughout his career, has been recognized for his business acumen, as well as top performance in leadership roles, operational management, marketing and training development. Mike’s still unresolved desire to work & develop a business alongside his longtime best friend since 1992, still had not been realized. After being away from home for the past 20+yrs, raising two incredibly successful young men, Mike decided to shift course to move to the city that gave him life and work to bring Sanjay’s dreams to fruition.
Why He Loves What He Does
Mike loves the excitement of bringing new technology to life in people’s homes, reaching people who have never experienced the type of technology we build for our clients. When you see the amazement on client’s faces, that then brings with it comfort and security, is what he loves most. You never know what is possible until you experience the beauty of modern technology.
What Drives Him
Mike’s heart has aways been his guild, the driving force to get up every day and put in the work. His mantra is to love what you do, do what you love, and work will never feel like work again!
A Few of His Favorite Things
· Favorite Movie: Pulp Fiction
· Favorite Music: Hip-hop is his go-to genre, heavy metal and rock.
· Sports: A lifelong Chicago sports fan, Avid hockey and football fan
· Favorite Topics: Business, gaming industry, technology, psychology & movies
Hobbies and Fun Facts
Mike is an avid gamer, graphic designer, cyclist, and kayaker. He loves traveling, finding new experiences in a city he hasn’t lived in for the past 30 years. Most importantly, spending time with the people that love him. Fun Fact, Mike’s voice was added in a video game early in his career working in the video game industry.
