Mike Bours

Chief Information Technology Officer
At EDmin.com, Mike Bours has responsibility for managing Product Development, Systems Architecture, Software Development, Systems Engineering, QA and Project Management. Mike's background includes success in both Fortune 500 Companies and start-ups.

From 1998-2001, Mike served as Vice President of Engineering, and as Director of Systems Engineering and Architecture for iXL. During that time, Mike established and built relationships with numerous technology partners through strategic alliances including Microsoft, Intel, SUN Microsystems, IBM, BEA, Interwoven, ATG and Mercury Interactive.

Prior to his employment with iXL, Mike held several positions within Federated Department Stores. Over a fourteen-year period, he had roles of increasing authority in Systems Architecture, Application Development, and Data Center Operations Management.

His corporate experience also includes consulting with companies such as Delta, General Electric, Chase Manhattan Bank, Coca-Cola, CDC, and Mars Music. Mike's diverse responsibilities the past 18 years have provided the cornerstones to understanding every aspect of the software engineering process.