Michael Mitchell is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the consulting and software industries. Currently, Michael serves as Principal at Deloitte Consulting, leading the Emerging Solutions SaaS ERP Practice and the National Lawson Practice since joining the firm in 1998. Prior to this role, Michael held the position of Principal at Grant Thornton from 1988 to 1998 and served as VP of Project Development at Lawson Software from 1978 to 1988, overseeing project centers in Dallas, TX, and Minneapolis, MN, focused on delivering customizations and integrations for client systems. Michael's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting from The University of Kansas and additional studies in Accounting at Rockhurst University.