Michael Blicher is a seasoned veteran of the global automotive industry. He earned a double major in Electrical Engineering and Economics from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Michael has 40+ years in the industry with his careers at General Motors and Magna International leading to the evolution of MCBNetwrx, LLC. Michael finds his home base at Innovation Works, LLC pursuing emerging technologies in the Vehicle Electrical Software Architectures and the associated impact on the connected car while exploring XR technology for UI/UX development. His passion for technologies finds him actively involved with SEMA, CEA, CVTA, NBIA SAE & COVESA.