Michael is 8x Salesforce certified and has 10+ years of experience in software implementations. Michael leads with strong people skills and technical understanding.
Michael is a Portland, OR based Salesforce consultant with 10+ years of experience in software implementations and is 8x Salesforce certified. Michael started Artichoke Consulting in 2021.
Michael’s experience leading client projects with companies of all sizes has taught the importance of harnessing the flexibility of the Salesforce platform to make the system work for the business.
Outside of work, Michael likes to ride bikes around Portland and explore the food scene with family, friends, and fellow mid-western transplants. At home, he likes to cook, journal, watch movies, and practice ukulele.
Why do you like working with the Artichoke team and clients?
The Artichoke team brings an array of experience, all aimed to make projects successful. The team includes experts on Salesforce, end user enablement and adoption, and project and program management. Our client teams all have different strengths as well. When we work as a team the whole really is greater than the sum of its parts, and my favorite part of this work is bringing all of these perspectives together.
What are your favorite parts of being a Salesforce consultant?
I enjoy the variety of the work and getting to meet people in all sorts of industries. No day is the same. Through consulting, I have been able to get involved with PIE, the Portland Business Alliance, and the Oregon Small Business Development Center. I helped organize Forcelandia, worked with great client teams and other Salesforce partners. The ecosystem is full of great people.
What is your favorite part of working on implementation projects?
I like trying new project strategies, seeing what works and what doesn’t, and building from there. For me, this is the heart of Artichoke. I get to work with people who bring new ideas to the table, and I help ensure the ideas get put into practice.
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