Michael Kaufmann

Cloud
GitHub
Security

Michael is an accredited GitHub trainer at Xebia Academy and a Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft MVP. He delivers the full range of GitHub courses including Actions, Administration, Advanced Security, and Foundations certification training.

As a recognized community leader with both Microsoft RD and MVP designations, plus experience as a Pluralsight author, Michael is among the most distinguished GitHub trainers worldwide.

Michael Kaufmann is a Microsoft Regional Director, Microsoft MVP, and Pluralsight author—distinctions that place him among the most recognized experts in the Microsoft and GitHub ecosystem. His training portfolio spans GitHub for Developers, GitHub Actions, GitHub Administration, GitHub Advanced Security, and certification preparation.

Michael has led enterprise engagements including the Cleveland Cliffs GitHub Enterprise Server migration and GHAS enablement projects for organizations like Elemica and The Travel Corporation. His deep technical expertise in GitHub, combined with his extensive experience creating educational content for platforms like Pluralsight, makes him an exceptionally polished and effective trainer who can adapt to any audience level.

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