Business Intelligence and the Cloud: Strategic Implementation Guide

About the Author

Michael Gendron practices what he writes about in this book through his consulting practice and his information systems professoriate where he creates theories used in business. His approach is that theories become most useful only when they have practical application. Some of the recommendations on his LinkedIn profile may describe him best.

From a colleague in the cloud space:

Michael Gendron is an internationally known thought leader on the intersection of business intelligence, mobile, cloud and Big Data. . . . His experience includes decades of IT management, where he rose through the ranks from programmer to systems analyst to CIO. Currently, he is a professor of Information Systems.

From a former student:

Dr. G is one of the most genuine professors I have ever come across. His passion for technology and teaching is absolutely contagious. He has been influential in my life as a technology buff, and I can say that it was through his teachings that I developed my ability to research, to always look for creative ways to conquer technological challenges, and to always believe in myself. I owe a lot to Dr. G, and he is truly an asset to have in my corner.

Michael has worked as a consultant, an information technology coordinator, a chief information officer, and in several other IT-related positions in which he created business strategy, provided technical insight, and generally oversaw the implementation of technical solutions. As an academic, his research includes ...