Michael Salvarezza

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President, Pontus Consulting

As a Knowledge Leader and independent consultant, Mike provides key insight and expertise in the areas of culture and behavior, as well as serving as an industry expert on Information Governance, Records and Information Management and eDiscovery. Mike’s tenured career includes extensive experience in the complementary disciplines of information technology, records and information management, compliance systems and culture and behavior, enabling Mike to succeed in traditionally difficult areas by combining unique perspective and knowledge.

Mike now heads up Pontus Consulting, LLC, and focuses on Ethics and Compliance consulting, with a specialized focus on Information Governance. He is a frequent and distinguished speaker, writer and thought leader on these important topics.

In addition, Mike formerly was part owner of the MER Conference, an industry leading conference focused on Information Governance, and was solely responsible for curating the content delivered at this event and throughout the year. He continues in this capacity for ARMA InfoNext

IGHS69 - Top Reasons to Attend InfoNext2025 Ep. 69
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April 15, 2025

IGHS69 - Top Reasons to Attend InfoNext2025

In this episode of the Info Gov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield welcomes Sandy Serkes from Valora Technologies and Mike Salvarezza from ARMA to discuss the upcoming Infonext 2025 conference. They delve into the executive experience designed for senior-level professionals, the importance of AI adoption in information governance, and the diverse audience expected at the conference. The conversation highlights the need for information governance to evolve from a risk-averse mindset to one that embrac...
IGHS57 - Want Better Data Management? Watch This InfoCon2024 Recap Now Ep. 57
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Dec. 10, 2024

IGHS57 - Want Better Data Management? Watch This InfoCon2024 Recap Now

In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield speaks with Mike Salvarezza about the key takeaways from Infocon 2024, the evolving role of ARMA, and upcoming events such as the Federal Government IG Summit and Legal Week. They discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on information governance, the dominance of Microsoft as a platform, and the importance of maturing information governance programs. The conversation highlights the significance of collaboration and education in t...
IGHS48 - Downloading the Universe at InfoCon2024 with Phil Plait Ep. 48
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Oct. 2, 2024

IGHS48 - Downloading the Universe at InfoCon2024 with Phil Plait

In this conversation, Jim Merrifield hosts Phil Plait and Mike Salvarezza to discuss the upcoming Infocon 2024 conference in Houston. They delve into the evolution of data management in astronomy, the challenges of long-distance communication with space probes, and the significance of the conference for information professionals. Phil shares insights about his keynote presentation titled 'Downloading the Universe,' which will explore how astronomers handle vast amounts of data. The discussion al...
IGHS27, Mike Salvarezza, ARMA International Ep. 27
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April 2, 2024

IGHS27, Mike Salvarezza, ARMA International

In this episode of the InfoGov Hot Seat, host Jim Merrifield interviews Mike Salvarezza about the upcoming InfoNext conference. Mike provides an introduction to his role and background in information governance and shares a fun fact about being an underwater photographer. The primary objectives and themes of the InfoNext conference are discussed, including the focus on legal, operational, and technological aspects of information governance. The types of sessions and speakers at the conference are highlighted, with a special mention of keynote speakers and the great debate session. The conference's approach to addressing the latest trends and challenges in information governance, such as AI and privacy, is explained. Networking opportunities at the conference are emphasized, including breaks, receptions, and golf outings. The incorporation of feedback from previous conferences to improve the event is mentioned. Mike concludes with his thoughts on the exciting opportunities and challeng…