Michael Teske is an Author Evangelist with Pluralsight helping people build their skills toolkit. Michael has 20+ years of experience in the IT Ops industry including 17 of those years as an IT instructor at a technical college focusing on Microsoft server infrastructure solutions as well as Microsoft enterprise applications including automation using PowerShell. During his time as an instructor, Michael has developed curriculum for several courses as well as authored curriculum for Microsoft's Technology Associate certification tracks. Michael attained his MBA with an emphasis in Computer Information System Security several years ago. Michael still keeps up with the industry as an independent consultant in his spare time. Michael finds personal and professional growth by helping others discover the world of technology by sharing his passion as a tech enthusiast in all aspects. He understands the worker shortage in IT and continues to be an evangelist for an industry that has provided a fulfilling career for himself.