Michael Richardson

Most Microsoft environments carry more cost than they should. Licenses go underutilized, support contracts deliver ticket queues instead of senior expertise, and cloud infrastructure built for one initiative rarely gets revisited. Michael has spent his career fixing exactly that. 

As CTO at Dynamic Consultants Group (DCG), Michael leads two practices built around closing those gaps. Advanced Support is a direct alternative to Microsoft Unified Support, built around senior engineers from first contact, transparent pricing, and proactive issue prevention. Today, the practice supports 2 million active users. Modern Cloud delivers M365 and Azure solutions for complex, regulated environments, with a focus on architecture, security, and measurable business outcomes. One recent licensing evaluation surfaced $2.8M in M365 savings for a single client. 

Before DCG, Michael spent years as a solutions architect and consultant inside an MSP and a data center and hosting company, including stints as the de facto CIO for a hospital and a school district. He also serves as DCG’s CIO and CISO, having driven the firm to SOC 2 Type II certification and a zero-trust security framework. He is also a speaker, writer, and technical leader who regularly shares perspectives on where the Microsoft ecosystem is heading and where IT leaders may be leaving value on the table.

Outside of work, Michael teaches in Christian ministry, a commitment that shapes the integrity and straight-talk approach he brings to every engagement.