Michael has spent the last decade immersed in open-source technologies, big data, and architecture design for global brands. Upon joining Basis he has focused on real-world implementation of cutting-edge NLP technologies. As a child, he built a hand glider from plastic bags, duct tape, and sticks which subsequently disappeared the day before his planned flight from the roof of his parent's garage, nevertheless, he has not lost his innovative spirit which he brings to every endeavor.