Michael Hess

Michael Hess is an Adjunct Lecturer and Research Computer Specialist at the University of Michigan's School of Information (UMSI) and an Application Programmer/Analyst in the Family Medicine department at the U-M Medical School. He serves as Chief Information Officer and leads the Drupal Security Team, supporting the infrastructure of at least 2% of the world's websites, including whitehouse.gov and data.gov.uk.

• Educational Background: BGS and MSI from University of Michigan

Hess focuses on data science, analytics, visualization, educational technology, and security, aligning with UMSI's emphasis on privacy and health informatics. He teaches three courses on content management platforms and consults across university departments.