Michael Shapiro is an experienced executive editor currently overseeing technology coverage at Northstar Meetings Group since August 2007. In this role, Shapiro consults on new initiatives related to technology and news content while previously serving as a senior editor covering various sectors such as the hotel industry, business travel, and medical meetings. Shapiro's diverse background includes contributions to multiple publications as a writer and photographer and editorship roles at notable companies, including serving as managing editor for Embedded Systems Programming and reviews editor for DigitalFoto. Shapiro holds a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Penn State University, complemented by studies at The Australian National University.