Michael Bates

Michael Bates is a Senior Active Directory Engineer on the Cyber IAM Team at Blackstone, with over 32 years of experience in IT. They have held various senior roles, including Active Directory Technical Lead at Bass Pro Shops and VP & Senior Active Directory Engineer at First Citizens Bank. Michael has worked with notable companies such as Cisco, Microsoft, and the Environmental Protection Agency, focusing on Active Directory design, implementation, and support. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Technology Education from North Carolina State University and continue to pursue professional development in the field.