Michael brings to the Calix board of directors 30 years of experience in the technology industry and a strong background in telecommunications, software, technology, and innovation. Michael is currently chief corporate development officer for AGT International GMBH. In this capacity he is responsible for AGT's research and development, new business ventures, and marketing. Prior to joining AGT in 2012, Michael served as head of strategy and business development at Nokia Siemens Networks and directed the company's strategic planning and investments, mergers and acquisitions program, and strategic alliances and partnerships. Michael has also served as chief marketing officer at Amdocs Inc., executive vice president, sales and marketing, at Groove Networks (a privately held software company, which was acquired by Microsoft Corporation). Prior to this, he served in leadership positions across technology companies in the United States and Australia such as Platinum Technology, Inc. a database management software company (acquired by Computer Associates, Inc.), Sterling Software, a software company (also acquired by Computer Associates, Inc.), and Digital Equipment Corporation (acquired by Compaq Computer Corporation). Michael has a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Queensland, Australia.