Mike is an outstanding instructor, and I would recommend his classes to anyone, at any level of technical ability. If you looking to begin the process of learning a skilled trade or looking to deepen your knowledge on your way to mastering a craft, learning starts with a desire and instructing is no different. Mike has a desire to share knowledge and is passionate about doing it the right way!

"The course covered far more than I expected. The Instructor took the time to explain things in a fashion where the concept was understood. Things taught to me at Rockwell Automation finally made sense!"

Mike has a passion for helping people expand their knowledge and skillset within the Instrument and Controls world. I’d like to thank Mike for his dedication in helping myself and many colleges expand our knowledge in Instrumentation and Controls. His approach to propose a question and then guide you to the answer through smaller questions and reasoning really help you develop the thinking process you need when working in any industry. He doesn’t just provide an answer and the reason why, he helps guide you down the path so that you better retain the lesson. I have seen him help several technicians progress their knowledge and careers.
Since first meeting and working with Mike we have both moved on in our careers, but he’s still just a message or call away when I have a technical question.

From my first encounter with Orion Technical Training in 2008 to the present day, my journey with them has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Orion Technical Training is not just a training provider; it's an integral partner for any professional or company serious about excelling in automation and technical skills. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to enhance your expertise, Orion Technical Solutions has created a learning haven that stands out in the realm of technical education.

I have known Mike for over a decade. He has provided professional and customized instrumentation, process controls and motor controls training to technicians, supervisors and junior engineers on numerous occasions and for two different companies that I have worked for in the food processing and pharma/biotech industries.
Mike has a special talent of being able to connect with students at all levels of an organization. He has years and years of hands-on experience in multiple different industries. I really appreciate how Mike is able to customize his training curriculum to meet the needs of the company and students.
I highly recommend Mike if you are looking for professional, technical and/or customized instrumentation, process controls and motor controls training for employees at all levels of your organization.

"I have learned more this week than when I took a 16 week college course."

“The instructor took extra time (after class) to help me learn the concepts—Instructor loves his job and it shows!”

“Excellent teaching demeanor. Instructor made atmosphere relaxed, fun, and interesting. Lessons were well thought out. I was impressed at how much I learned in such a short time.”

“The course was well taught with great equipment and hands-on training.”

"Instructor is very well versed on Industrial applications, which adds a real-life spin to the course. He Knows his stuff and it made the course very interesting. Thank you!"

"This was an excellent beginner course. I have attended many of these and this is by far the best I have seen."

"This course brought real to life applications together with PLC possibilities. Instructor knows how people learn..."

"The Instructor’s enthusiasm for the subject matter really shows and makes the students want to learn."

"Instructor went ‘above and beyond’ to ensure all questions (no matter how big or small) were both answered and comprehended."

"The Instructor was very knowledgeable, answered all questions completely. Very informative, cared about whether we understood what he was explaining."

"Great course! Put good theory to what was applied in the field, and the hands-on was super helpful! Thank You!"

"This class was hugely beneficial with learning theories and calculations not taught anywhere else. Most classes/trainings any more are teaching the sequence of buttons to push; This class taught WHY equipment does what it does, and HOW to troubleshoot when it doesn't."

Couse was excellent! I learned a lot of new things I can and will execute immediately upon my return to work.

Course was great, and very informative.