Michael is currently a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He has visited various countries around the world to include Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Germany, Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq during the course of his official duties.

Prior to his enlistment in April of 2003, Michael attending Florida State University for his Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science. During this time Michael freelanced as a dynamic web developer working with various companies including Gamespy, OGaming.net, the State of Florida, and the Tallahassee Junior Museum.