Michael Hayden is a student at George Mason University, majoring in Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) in the School of Business. After taking MIS-310 with Brian, Michael decided to declare a concentration in Management Information Systems (MIS). Michael's career choice has been guided by the pertinence of IT utilities and methodologies in the organizational workspace. In his free time, Michael enjoys weightlifting, reading, traveling, and spending time with family.

"Professor Ngac goes beyond the required course curriculum. He challenges his students to consider their subjective thinking process. Through objective understanding, he effectively guides his students in the right direction. He maintains an open mind and encourages original thought, but he will question your understanding if he believes there is a better answer. Personally, Brian provided the first real bridge between academic and professional settings, and he is an exemplar of scholarly mentorship. I strive to reflect his infectious positive attitude, and genuine compassion for others."

- Michael Hayden

Michael accepted a position as an Associate Software Engineer at Parsons Corporation. In this role, he will be part of the Digital Engineering team focused in process modeling, simulation, and software integration on defense & intelligence projects.

In the future, Michael wants to expand his knowledge and skillset by earning a master’s degree in MIS. Furthermore, he believes his organizational and interpersonal strengths would allow him to thrive as a systems administrator.