Dr. Michael Becker is an international strategic advisor, author, and educator specializing in digital identities and personal data management, and digital marketing strategy. As the founder and CEO of Identity Praxis, he advises Fortune 500 companies, startups, and non-profits on product, marketing, and business development. He serves as an advisor to companies like Assurant and Military Connect. A prolific author, Dr. Becker has co-authored several key books, including “Mobile Marketing for Dummies,” and contributes to journals on topics like mobile marketing and business strategy. He is also an adjunct professor at institutions including California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Previously, he co-founded mCordis & The Connected Marketer and iLoop Mobile. Dr. Becker holds a U.S. patent and has received multiple awards, including the Marketing EDGE Education Leadership Award. He earned his BS from Saint Mary’s College of California, an MBA from Santa Clara University, and a DBA from Golden Gate University, where his dissertation focused on personal information management systems.