CrowdSource Summit

Michael Fienen

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Michael Fienen
Let me sing you the song of my people

Senior Interactive Developer (Aquent), CTO (nuCloud, LLC)

BA – Communications (emphasis in theatre, which makes it easy to act like I know what I’m doing most of the time), Google Analytics IQ Certified (as if the fact that I’m a geek isn’t obvious enough), and years upon years of playing with crap until it worked. To quote the legendary Adam Savage, remember kids, the only difference between screwing around and science is writing it down. Or in this case, coding it.

My Passions

Theatre, photography, fountain pens, cycling, working until 1AM, drinking possibly unhealthy volumes of scotch, stressing out Shelley Keith, telling people How It Is, and lamenting the fact that I wasn’t the one that came up with the idea for Cards Against Humanity.

Glenn Donaldson

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Glenn-with-HatDirector of Application Architecture & Integration/Senior Application Architect

* B.S. in Computer & Information Science with Hardware/Software Specialization
* Master of Business Administration
* Multiple certifications ( TOGAF, ITIL, etc.)

My Passions

* Family, Friends, People
* The Web [of course], Service-Oriented Architecture [SOA]
* Making life easier in business or play!
* Music

Kirk Anne

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Kirk Anne
Kirk Anne

Assistant Director, Systems & Networking

Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science & Mathematics, SUNY Geneseo
Master of Science, Computational Science, SUNY Brockport
Doctor of Professional Studies, Computing, Pace University

I have been working with the web since 1993, when I set up my first two web servers on a Mac SE 30 and a NeXT cube. I have seen the web grow from 40 web sites to billions. I have assisted students in learning about web technologies and forming their own companies.

My Passions

I love working with anybody who wants to learn and finding creative solutions. I enjoy assisting people with technology and looking to make their world a better place.

Doug Ruschman

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Mr. Xavier
Mr. Xavier

Executive Director for University Communications

Undergraduate degree in Electronic Media
Master’s in Human Resources Development
Working on doctorate in Higher Education Administration

My Passions

  • The collective power of the people that make the web work.
  • And, my family.

Joel Goodman

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Joel Goodman
I don’t want to be bored.

Principal

Designing and building the web since High School. I earned a B.S. Media Promotions and an M.A. Media Studies.Summer marketing internship at The Militia Group in 2005 got me started in social  media marketing. Ten years of designing, building, and strategizing web sites for college, university, and WordPress sites for bands, actors, bloggers, radio stations.

Now I build what I want.

My Passions

Quality in everything I design and build.
Making people happier through great design and interactions.
Eating tacos whenever I want.

Sven Aas

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Sven Aas

Lead Web Applications Developer

I have degrees in astronomy and computer science. I started programming as a child and did my first web work in the early 1990s, but I didn’t expect either of these to become my profession. Fortunately it turns out people will pay you for them even though you’re having fun.

My Passions

I love the ways the internet and the web bring people together. I love empowering people by introducing them to new skills. I love seeing people enjoy things. I love when someone discovers a passion of their own. I love working with students. I love friends and family. I love travel. I *particularly* love coffee.

Ann White

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Ann White
Me, myself, and I

Marketing Coordinator for CEAP at the University of Oklahoma

Bachelor of Arts in English, Theology
7 years in university social media management and web writing

My Passions

Clear communication
Minimal amounts of text
Empowering web editors
Playing well with others

Megg Brown

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Megg Brown

Assistant Director of Web Development

I earned an MBA in general management and information technology at the University at Albany. I am currently working towards a certification as Project Manager Professional (PMP).

My Passions

I’m driven to get people to the information they’re hunting for. I want to make it so the information you seek is at your fingertips when you need it. I build the connections through content and links to make information accessible. I want sites built in a sustainable way so content providers aren’t overwhelmed updating their sites, and you aren’t lost finding what you need.

Chris D’Orso

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You have no idea how long it took to get this shot right.
You have no idea how long it took to get this shot right.

Assistant Director of Enrollment Communications

After a failed radio career, I realized my passion lay in helping students… and I’ve been doing that for more than 15 years, in various positions in enrollment management and student affairs. It’s a challenge to be a ‘Web guy’ who can’t code (yet), but I love working with our students and sharing their joys and successes with the world.

My Passions

My family, music, my students, and baseball–particularly the Mets. (In some order.)

Lougan Bishop

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Lougan Bishop with NFL mascot
Nothing like posing with a random NFL mascot.

Social Media and Digital Marketing Specialist

I’ve been building web communities for over 13 years and have been in higher education enrollment and marketing for over 6 years. From forums to today’s social media explosion, I’ve pretty much seen it all.

I’ve got a degree in biology with a minor in geology from Middle Tennessee State University.

My Passions

Breaking down silos, building collaboration and ultimately adding value to the brand. Informing, supporting and serving my colleagues to empower them to do great things. Using social media and digital marketing to help students find their fit and build relationships on and off campus. Using data and analytics to understand the impact of digital marketing efforts.