Michael Brengs has over 23 years of experience in the software industry and has been deploying identity management solutions since joining OpenNetwork Technologies in 2000 (acquired by BMC Software), and later with Oblix (acquired by Oracle). He is currently a managing partner with Optimal IdM responsible for daily operations. Mr. Brengs attended the University of South Florida where he earned an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems and is a Microsoft Certified Professional holding the following certifications: Microsoft Certified Professional 2003, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 and Security+.