Michael Maurer, founder and CEO of eSquirrel, is a well-respected figure in the field of cloud computing and blended learning platforms. He obtained his PhD in Informatik from the prestigious Technische Universität Wien and later worked with notable firms such as aaa - all about apps and Zühlke Engineering. As the CEO of eSquirrel, he is a trailblazer in the realm of educational technology, revolutionizing the way teachers, institutions, and companies approach learning and teaching.

Maurer's professional experience spans across various domains such as insurance, machine building, orthopedics, rail signaling solutions, and mobility. He has a keen interest in Agile development, project management, and requirements engineering. In addition to running eSquirrel, he is a university lecturer at FH Hagenberg and visits several international educational institutions as a guest lecturer. He is fluent in several languages, including Slovak and English, which has proved helpful in his academic and professional pursuits.