
Michael has a PhD in philosophy and an extensive background in organised problem-solving, research, and analytic reasoning.
He has experience in various industries, including education and healthcare. Michael enjoys solving complex business problems through a combination of structured reasoning and lateral thinking.
Influential Work
- Assisted the user–centred redesign of a university’s student services
- Led the redesign of several services within a university’s student recruitment unit
- Supported the evaluation of a university’s business school program offerings
- Provided recommendations for the organisational structure of Facilities & Operations at a Canadian University.
Outside of Nous
Michael was previously an instructor at a Queen’s University course on logic. Prior to consulting, he had a focus on research, where he published peer-reviewed philosophy papers and book chapters. Michael is also a jiu-jitsu coach, during which he has coached athletes internationally.
Michael holds a PhD in Philosophy from Queen’s University and a Master and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours in philosophy) from Carleton University.
In his spare time...
Michael is an avid martial arts enthusiast. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and a former varsity wrestler.