Mike is a passionate mobile designer/developer working out of Phoenix, AZ. He has been working in the software field for over 15 years, and with Android since its introduction. Currently, he runs his own consultancy group, developing Android applications for a variety of customers. He has written a variety of successful apps, and is probably best known for the ""Droid Of The Day"" App. Mike has spent his career helping others learn technology. He currently runs the local Google Technology Users Group, and has been a lifelong supporter of a variety of other group learning activities. Mike has spoken about Android and mobile development at a variety of conferences and user groups. When he is… not geeking out about phones, he enjoys the outdoors (snowboarding, hiking, scuba diving), collecting PEZ dispensers, and chasing his young (but quick) daughter.