Michael Viron

In the dynamic landscape of startups, leveraging technology effectively can be a game-changer. This session delves into essential lessons learned in Information Technology (IT) that are crucial for the success and sustainability of startups. Whether you're launching a tech-driven product or service, managing data, or optimizing operations, understanding these insights can steer your startup towards growth and resilience.

Biography:

Over the years, Michael Viron has gained a wide range of experience as a senior IT director, business owner, speaker, volunteer and event organizer. Since 1995, he has been involved in the creation of numerous start-ups, divisions, product lines, professional user groups and technology events.

In 2010, Mr. Viron launched the Northwest Florida Software Architecture Summit (designed to bring developers and IT professionals together) and founded Careers in Tech in 2011. Careers in Tech experienced a successful relaunch in 2015 and regularly holds events virtually and across the Southeastern U.S., with plans to expand the virtual and in-person event series.

Mr.Viron's extensive experience covers many key areas including operations (both business and IT), project management, security and software engineering. In addition to his full-time work, he remains heavily involved as a volunteer, speaker and mentor at the University of West Florida and in various leadership and consulting roles for projects and organizations across the country.

In his role as Director of IT & Software Engineering at KAMedData, Inc / KontactIntelligence, he was instrumental in coordinating numerous product launches and start-ups of companies, divisions and new product lines. As a key member of the company's management team, Mr. Viron has a broad range of responsibilities including day-to-day technical operations, project management, security, short and long-term technical planning and development.

In addition, Mr. Viron founded General Education Online (GEO) and is responsible for a variety of business and technical operations. GEO has been recognized by the Chronicle for Higher Education, the U.S. Department of Education and LibrarySpot.com for its quality and excellence and as an innovative and leading provider in the industry.

Mr. Viron also volunteers in a variety of professional associations and user groups at the local and national levels, including IEEE Northwest Florida (IEEE NWF), IEEE NWF's Computer & Communications Joint Society (serving as Chair since 2009), the IEEE Computer Society (currently a member of the Awards & Recognition Committee & Geographic Activities Committee), and IT Gulf Coast. As part of his efforts to give back to the community, he also serves on advisory boards for IT, Computer Science and Cyber Forensics for Pensacola State College and Escambia County Public Schools.

In his sparse spare time, he is active on social media, as a photographer and writer, and as a consultant for Fortune 500 companies and start-ups across the country.

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