Skip to main content

Michael Noel

Background​

  • Father of Marcus Noel (GODWAVE Collective co-founder)
  • One of the first Black technologists who deployed Internet 1.0
  • Early technology pioneer with high-level security clearance
  • Worked at Department of Homeland Security on Web 1.0 infrastructure
  • Musician and early technologist whose wisdom Marcus is preserving
  • Recently widowed (lost wife in July 2025)

Professional Experience​

  • Department of Homeland Security (Web 1.0 development)
  • Wang Computers
  • Hewlett Packard
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • Bell Labs
  • Early pioneer in internet infrastructure development
  • High-level security clearance work in technology/diplomatic sectors

Health Situation (July-August 2025)​

  • Underwent major tongue reconstruction surgery for mouth cancer at Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Surgery successful in removing all cancer cells, now cancer-free
  • Speech permanently altered due to tongue reconstruction, requiring adaptation to new communication reality
  • Emotional breakthrough in early August accepting identity transformation from technology professional to artist
  • Demonstrated remarkable resilience beating cancer for the fourth time since age 14
  • Using cannabis for pain management instead of opioids to avoid addiction
  • Needs continued healing time for stitches and surgical recovery
  • Requires dietary and lifestyle changes to prevent cancer recurrence
  • Maintaining positive spirits with strong family and community support

Family Context​

  • Father of Marcus Noel (married to Arielle Noel)
  • Recently lost his wife (Marcus's mother) in July 2025
  • Has grandmother (Marcus's grandmother) who is involved in family support
  • Family rallying around him during health crisis

Legacy and Wisdom Preservation​

  • Marcus is actively recording his father's wisdom and stories for preservation
  • Recognized as having important technological and cultural knowledge to pass down
  • Part of Marcus's broader initiative to capture elder wisdom before it's lost
  • His early work in technology provides valuable historical perspective on Internet development

Character and Personality​

  • Described by Arielle as a "great guy"
  • Maintaining positive spirits despite serious health challenges
  • Apparently private about sharing details of his condition with family
  • Strong family man with close relationships with son and extended family

Connection to Gary Sheng​

  • Father of close collaborator Marcus Noel
  • Gary has expressed desire to meet him when health permits
  • Part of the extended GODWAVE family network
  • Subject of prayer and spiritual support from Gary and the GODWAVE community

Recent Interactions​

  • July 30, 2025: Health crisis requiring cancellation of Gary's planned baptism visit. Gary and Arielle prayed for his healing and recovery during phone conversation.
  • August 9, 2025: Major recovery breakthrough and identity transformation progress. Marcus recorded wisdom conversation with Michael about music production and artistry. Michael experienced emotional crisis realizing speech alterations would be permanent, leading to therapeutic breakthrough with Marcus's support. Had "victory dance" moment in his music studio, marking spiritual turning point in healing journey. Demonstrated remarkable resilience by beating cancer for the fourth time since 1996. Marcus helping him transition identity from technology professional to full-time artist. Community rally planned to celebrate his talents and support recovery. Recording project ongoing to preserve wisdom and demonstrate continued communication abilities despite speech changes.

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary
2025-08-09-marcus-noel-michael-noel-production-artistry-conversation-summary2025-08-09Father-son wisdom recording session exploring music production, creative philosophy, and artistic legacy preservation
2025-07-30-gary-sheng-arielle-noel-michael-noel-health-crisis-prayer2025-07-30Emergency call about Michael's cancer surgery and family crisis prayer support

Notes​

Michael represents the elder generation whose wisdom and technological pioneering work the GODWAVE collective is committed to preserving. His health crisis highlights the urgency of their mission to capture and honor the knowledge of foundational figures in Black technology and cultural development. His role as one of the first Black Internet pioneers makes him a crucial figure in both technology history and the intergenerational wisdom transfer that GODWAVE emphasizes.