About The Author

Michael Nassirian

Michael Nassirian is a Senior Executive, a Quality Architect, and an innovative leader, known for building and inspiring teams that delight customers around the globe with innovative technologies. He started his career in 1983 at Texas Instruments and later moved to Microsoft in 1997, where he held leadership positions for nearly two decades within the Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows Divisions. He also played a key role in developing the HoloLens.

In 2016, Michael established ARVR Academy, where young talents and entrepreneurs learn the world of Augmented and Virtual Reality technology. ARVR Academy provides tools, training, and resources to implement ideas into the business world, including cyber security, fiber optics, and Big Data.

Michael lives in Bellevue, Washington with his wife and two kids and is dedicated to community service and involvement. He’s an active member of the Bellevue Washington Rotary Club, Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, and several philanthropic and nonprofit organizations.