Michael Rudnick was building intranets before most companies knew what the term meant.

Back when the idea of a “digital workplace” didn’t exist, he was already helping organizations figure out how people find information, connect, and get work done.

Michael has spent his career at the intersection of technology and the employee experience, helping organizations use digital tools to make work better. Not just more efficient, but more connected, intuitive, and easier to navigate day to day. He understands that technology only works if people actually use it—and that the real challenge is designing systems that fit how people think and work.

As the founder of one of the world’s first intranet consultancies, he has helped build and shape intranets for companies including Xerox, IBM, Apple, and Citigroup. He later led the digital workforce and employee portal practice at Towers Watson, advising global companies on how to bring communication, technology, and employee experience together in ways that work.

For the past 15+ years Michael has specialized in the Microsoft ecosystem, helping organizations get more out of tools like SharePoint, Teams, Viva and Copilot AI. At Strategy Muse, he partners with clients to reimagine their digital workplaces, and unlock technology to improve productivity, strengthen communication, and support people across the employee journey.

He’s known for seeing what others miss—how the design of everyday tools and systems quietly shapes how people work, collaborate, and get things done.

Michael is a lifelong racing sailor and was a race official at the 1996 Olympic Games. He’s also the volunteer President of the largest youth sailing foundation in the US—roles that have shaped his leadership and managerial approach to complex, multicultural, collaborative, and high-pressure problem solving.

Education

• Ithaca College, BA, History and Media

Certifications

• Microsoft: Viva Engage - AI-powered engagement

• Microsoft:Accelerate Agentic AI

• Microsoft: Deploy and adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot + AI Agents