Michael McNichol is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse range of experiences in the field of software development and sales. Having worked with many leading organizations, his expertise ranges from organizational and business transformation, disruptive technologies, marketing, and business strategy. As an accomplished Senior Platform Architect at Pivotal, Michael leads and guides the software field as a pioneer, underlining his passion for exploring ever-challenging ideas of software field sales, pre-sales, and professional services organizations. Michael's previous career path exposed him to the United States Marine Corps as a Barracks Sergeant and an Assault Amphibious Vehicle Crew Chief. This extemporary experience presents a unique insight into the technical aspects of Cloud Computing, Big Data Analytics, and PaaS solutions. Michael holds a Diploma in General Studies from Madison High School and an Internetworking Technician Certification in Computer Information Technology from the College of DuPage.