After receiving a degree in graphic design and in animation, Michael started his career in
graphic design at Orbital Technologies (Orbitec). Shortly after starting, Orbitec his division became a sister company called Planet LLC. He has been working there for over four years. There he started modeling and animating in 3d for online training simulations. After the first year he was able to develop his skills by doing concept art and 3d modeling on demonstrations and architectural fly-throughs. When he became lead graphic designer he worked on web interfaces and designs for the trainers and other simulations. In the last two years he has
also designedweb sites for clients through Planet LLC.

Last year he started doing freelance web design on the side. Seeing a need for web
designers, he decided to start his freelance company Screaming Paints.As Screaming Paints,
not only has he been doing web and graphic design but has led training sessions for programs
in which he is proficient.

Also starting last year he is now teaching in the Animtion Program at Madison Area Technical
College. There he is teaching others how to build models using 3ds Max, Photoshop, and After Effects. He is using his trained and working knowledge to help his student learn the foundations of 3d modeling and animation.