About Magpies Consulting
A boutique fractional IT leadership practice based in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mike Daniels, Founder
Hi, I'm Mike Daniels, the founder of Magpies Consulting. I'm a technologist with decades of experience leading and managing business technology — from network and hardware through business applications, productivity platforms, and security.
I started Magpies as a boutique fractional IT leadership practice for small and mid-market businesses that need strategic IT oversight without the cost of a full-time executive hire.
Google Cloud Certifications
Mike maintains current Google Cloud certifications spanning Workspace administration, AI strategy, and cloud fundamentals. These credentials supplement two decades of practitioner experience with Google's ecosystem and reflect a commitment to staying current as the platform evolves.
How I Work
Technology is only as good as the people who use it. I build long-term client relationships founded on trust and straightforward communication. My clients hire me to oversee their full IT portfolio — strategic planning, vendor relationships, system selection, security posture, and the operational details that keep everything running. I think of clients as partners, not projects, and I'm personally invested in their success.
Why Magpies?
Magpies are among the most intelligent animals on the planet — they demonstrate advanced tool use, team coordination, and complex problem-solving. That's the kind of partner we aim to be: sharp, collaborative, and effective across the full breadth of your IT estate.
"Mike is as professional as they come. There's no question too small or big. At the current clip, there's no doubt I'll continue to use Mike to help me scale my IT infrastructure."Brian Portnoy ★ via Google
Let's build your IT strategy.
A 30-minute call is all it takes to map out where your technology needs to go — and what it takes to get there.
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