Michael B.
About Michael B.
Michael B. serves as the Executive Vice President of Professional Services at Contegix and is the Founder and CEO of Ascend Integrated. He has extensive experience in technology management, project management, and film production.
Work at Contegix
Michael B. has served as the Executive Vice President of Professional Services at Contegix since 2021. In this role, he manages and leads teams responsible for system and software implementations. His focus is on providing agile solutions to clients across various industries. Following the acquisition of Ascend Integrated by Contegix in September 2021, he became a board member, contributing to strategic decision-making and operational oversight.
Education and Expertise
Michael B. holds a Master's Degree in Technology Management from Georgetown University, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned two Bachelor's degrees in Management Information Systems and European History from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, from 2005 to 2009. In addition to his academic credentials, he is certified as a SCRUM Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP), and ITIL 4 specialist, showcasing his expertise in project management and IT service management.
Background
Michael B. has a diverse professional background, beginning his career as an IT Intern at Harford County Public Schools in 2007. He worked as an IT Analyst at T. Rowe Price from 2007 to 2009 and later served as a Systems Engineer at CSC for a brief period in 2009. He gained further experience as a Senior Consultant at AEGIS.net, Inc. from 2010 to 2013. After co-founding Ascend IST, Inc. in 2015, he transitioned to lead Ascend Integrated, which he founded in 2013.
Achievements
Michael B. co-founded MC Films, LLC, where he serves as Executive Producer, working with actors, directors, and film financiers. His leadership in the film production company highlights his versatility beyond the tech industry. He has also contributed to the Cancer Research Institute as a board member, demonstrating his commitment to community service and health-related initiatives.