Michael has over a decade of experience writing and maintaining production C++ code with a specialization in blockchain and cryptocurrency. He co-founded the Koinos Blockchain and worked on the Steem Blockchain, touching all parts of the stack including networking, data storage, consensus design, and more. As a long-time Boost user and open-source advocate, he enjoys contributing to the wider C++ community. When not programming, he enjoys spending time with his family, drumming, and tabletop games.