Summary
Michael Jackson is a seasoned information security and full-stack engineering leader with 11 years of experience blending hands-on development, systems administration, and data analytics. As Chief Campus Information Security Officer and long-time contributor at The College of St. Scholastica, he has progressed from web developer to security leader while also teaching as adjunct faculty. He holds an MS in Applied Data Analytics and leverages that quantitative background to build data-driven security programs and practical tooling. Michael co-founded a digital agency and leads IT and web implementation consulting, demonstrating entrepreneurial instincts alongside institutional governance experience. Based in Duluth, he pairs frontline technical skills—front-end, back-end, and cyber security—with people-centered leadership that emphasizes collaboration and measurable impact. An unexpected strength is his interdisciplinary foundation in psychology, which he applies to user-focused security and educational initiatives.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Applied Data Analytics, Master of Science - MS Applied Data Analytics at The College of St. Scholastica
Front End Developer Nanodegree Computer Software Engineering, Front End Developer Nanodegree Computer Software Engineering at Udacity
Certificate Cyber Security, Certificate Cyber Security at Lake Superior College
Spanish, English