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Michael Winser - CTO, Nine Summer

Michael Winser has been building software applications and platforms for more than 20 years. His passion for software engineering excellence and innovation is undimmed by the many applications and software products he has shipped. Michael has worked on everything from Microsoft Internet Explorer to XBox to the kitchen sink (well, kitchen design software). His current work includes web services, search and cryptography on embedded systems. Michael has a rare ability to drill down to the lowest levels of software and up through architecture, team execution and product strategy without missing a beat.

Michael cut his teeth at Microsoft and stayed for more than 16 years in many different roles and on various software development and marketing teams. Today Michael focuses on helping Nine Summer's clients innovate and execute crisply on the creation of new products.

Michael's sincere hope is nobody ever finds out how much fun he has at "work." Michael is also an active member of the community. He is a member of the CTO Club of New York City and a long standing member of the Westport Schools Strategic Technology Committee. Michael has provided thousands of volunteer hours helping schools with software and IT needs.

When he's not having fun with computers, Michael is a dedicated husband and busy father of 3 boys. On weekends Michael coaches 3 soccer teams. Michael has played Ultimate Frisbee for years and competed at the world and national level for Canada, France and the US. Today he is retired from Ultimate and enjoys skiing, windsurfing, and soccer.