Michael Thompson

President - Founder

Michael has 30 years experience with several well known security technology, detection system, and scientific instrument manufacturers.  His roles have included senior management, field service management, product/program management, engineering, and business development.

Prior to founding CSMI, Michael was a Vice President for several weapon and explosive detection system manufacturers including L3 Communications, Perkin Elmer Detection Systems, and Metorex Security Products.  Michael also served as a Director of Sales for X-Ray Security Screening System manufacturer Vivid Technologies, and as a hardware design engineer for the Electro-Protective Corporation developing detection technologies, controls, and sensors.  Michael was responsible for Product/Program Management while with the Princeton Gamma-Tech Corporation in Princeton, NJ, a manufacturer of Gamma-Ray spectrometers, spectrum analyzers, X-Ray flourescent, and X-Ray diffraction test and measurement instruments.

Michael has served as an independent security technology consultant for the US Government, several Host Nation Governments, the United Nations, and US Defense Contractors.  In addition, Michael has significant experience advising on security technologies for specific applications and deploying detection devices and systems throughout SWA, Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering and has authored or co-authored several internationally recognized ASTM/ANSI/ISO standards on security technology products and testing procedures.  Michael served in the US Marine Corps Infantry in the 1970’s.

mthompson@csmi.com