Mike has built, implemented and led teams in the strategic use of technology for more than 35 years. As chief technology officer, he is responsible for the strategic direction and development of EthicsPoint’s technologies. Prior to joining EthicsPoint, Harnish served in chief operating officer/director as well as chief information & technology officer positions of Fortune 500 companies, as well as major national law and CPA firms. Mike has been recognized as an initial recipient of the American Institute of CPA's (AICPA) Pathfinder award and later received the national award for "Innovative User of Technology” from the same body. He was the first chairman of the AICPA's Technology Section, a member of the American Bar Association's Futurist Committee and, as a member of the AICPA’s High Tech Task Force, helped identify and pioneer what is now known as “XBRL,” the financial reporting standard utilized by the SEC and many European countries. A graduate of Purdue University, Mike holds a B.S. in Industrial Management with a Computer Science Technical Option. He also holds numerous professional certifications, including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certificate in Data Processing (CDP).