Michael Blanton is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles. As a Founding Engineer at InScope, Michael has played a pivotal role in developing innovative solutions. Additionally, Michael serves as a Mentor for the Coding Team at GravitechX, guiding aspiring developers. In previous positions, Michael was the President of Xiggit Benefits, LLC, and held the role of Technical Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Xiggit, where strategic direction and technical oversight were key responsibilities. Michael also contributed as a Product and Solution Architecture Consultant for Splitit. Educationally, Michael earned a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on eBusiness from the University of Phoenix between 2001 and 2003, following studies at San Jose State University from 1996 to 1999.