Michael Paige
Profile
Dr. Michael Paige has a unique understanding of the business of technology innovation based on his 45 years of experience. Dr. Paige was CEO of System Detection Inc., an early-stage cyber-security software company based in NYC; VP Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC); Xerox’s innovation center; CEO AGFA Electronic Press Systems worldwide operations; VP R&D Gerber Scientific Instruments; Director Special Projects for WANG Labs; as well as ten years as a military systems consultant.
Education
University of Illinois
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science
Boston University
Master of Business Administration in International Business
University of Illinois
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Awards and Accomplishments
Michael is the recipient of the Robert Goddard Award for leadership in technology awarded by Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is a member of the national honor societies for Science (Sigma Xi), Mathematics (Pi Mu Epsilon), Engineering (Tau Beta Pi), Electrical Engineering (Eta Kappa Nu), Business (Sigma Beta delta), Drama (Alpha Psi Omega).
Research
Dr. Paige’s interest in innovation stems not just from its need as a strategic response in highly competitive markets but also as a mechanism to open new ventures. For example, he joined Xerox’s fabled PARC operation with the mission to continue to enhance the center’s reputation for innovative excellence and increase the commercialization opportunities from their technology. While there he oversaw discoveries which included bio-informatics and bio-printing, learning-based technologies, personal computing, Internet, e-commerce, MEMS (Micro-Electro Mechanical Systems), printing/publishing, and software systems. He has spoken widely and written numerous papers and articles.