I work with one simple rule... create beautiful successful websites and online marketing strategies.

Web Designs

Passion for design with strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop & HTML/CSS. Ability to code WC3 compliant mark-up and search engine best practices.

What I do

Web Development

Expertise & solid experience in web development, cross-browser development, programming/scripting languages, & database systems (LAMP, PHP5+, HTML, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, MySQL,)

Online Marketing

Proactive Online marketing change agent who can juggle multiple online marketing strategies to steer a company towards a high volume sales goal. Deep understanding and knowledge of SEM, SEO, PPC and Social Media Marketing.

About...

As a youngster I would disassemble electronics hoping to create robots who could do all my chores. Now a days I don't have to break stuff..... I simply create awesome digital solutions that actually work and get chores done for my clients.

Education

Master of Business Administration (Major MIS)
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo

June, 2003

Training and Expertise

Php, Mysql & .NET Technology
Dec 2004
Project Management and Leadership Seminar
Jan 2004
Oracle, SQL, and PL/SQL
Spring 2003

C
Spring 2002
Visual Basic
Fall 2001
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Fall 2005

Experience

iStartus: Project Manager & Developer
Dec 2010 to current

Help build website using expertise in web Development, cross-browser development, programming/scripting languages, & database systems (LAMP, PHP5+, HTML, XML, JavaScript, AJAX, MySQL,)

Utilize web marketing best practices and leverages current technologies to augment/enhance the website's visual appeal, functionality and user experience without killing the search engine ranking.

Incorporate SEO best practices into all web content and considers SEO strategy when building new pages, portals and/or microsites.

Develop Social Media, online and new media marketing programs that contribute to the achievement of strategic brand and business marketing objectives

Work closely with web services group and Digital Development business units to manage all aspects of multiple web development projects including design, development, QA testing and deployment.

Ensures that projects are completed on time, properly documented, meet management, customer and project objectives. Translate document requirements into actionable functional specifications.

Hired several offshore development and designer team to work on web projects.

Implements a SIT and UAT to ensure that work is being performed according to required quality standards. Measures project performance using appropriate tools and techniques in Risk utilities.

American Express: Project Manager
March 2007 to Dec 2010

Conducted project selection methods to evaluate the feasibility of new business application development web based projects. Defined the scope of the project based on the client's need to meet the customer project expectations. Developed the project charter and review it with key stakeholders to confirm project scope, risks, issues, assumptions and constraints.

Identified key project team members and define roles and responsibilities to create a project organization structure to develop a communication plan. Created the work breakdown structure with the team to develop the cost, schedule, resource, quality and procurement plans.

Identified project risks to define risk strategies and develop the risk management plan. Defined and record detail project requirements, constraints and assumptions with the stakeholders to establish the project deliverables and work statement. Developed the change management plan to define how changes will be handled to manage the triple constraints. Managed proactively the resource allocation by ensuring that appropriate resources and tools are assigned to the tasks according to the project plan.

Improved team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training, and motivating in order to facilitate cooperation, ensure project efficiency and boost morale. Implemented a quality management plan to ensure that work is being performed according to required quality standards. Measured project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.

Verified and manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs as defined in the change management plan. Monitored the status of all identified risks, identify any new risks, take corrective actions and update the risk response plan. Ensured the project deliverables conform to quality standards established in the project quality plan. Obtained financial, legal and administrative project closure (e.g., final payments, warranties, contract signoff).

Skills

Porfolio...

Ta Da! I'm not a show off, just trying to impress you.

Attention Grabber Landing Page & Responsive To Mobile and Tablet
"All I needed to capture emails from prospective website users.
This landing page just killed it. Unexpectedly I got 5k signs up in just one week. "
-Lamont
User Interface , Cloud application, Extensive Use of Database
"A complicated concept put together in a very simple layout....
Usability and traffic increased three fold. Good Job Mike!"
-Dave Dion
User Interface , Web Development, Web Marketing and Banding
"I was expecting this project to be complicated....
Mike made it seem easy and the end result was awesome! "
-Blair
Visually Pleasing Site, Best Use of HTML/CSS & Easy To Navigate
"Two thumbs (and two toes) up for iStartUS.com.
Excellent work, professional attitude, and patience of a saint (considering, I am not that easy of a client).
Highly recommended for anyone seeking experts of website technologies and related services. "
-Blair
Informational Hot Topics Site With a Social Network Touch
"Without a question, iStartus is the best company I have worked with for internet and website applications. More bang for the buck. Speed was awesome.."
-Gina
A Attention Grabber Landing Page To Capture Leads
"We are particularly impressed with Mike's planning, design and execution process and his quick help and support round the clock. "
-Mark
A Site Geared Towards Real Estate Agents - Use of Ajax & Php
"I have worked with Mike on several projects that required a quick turn around and exceptional results. He delivered above and beyond what was asked of him every time. It's a tremendous advantage to have someone like Mike as a resource. He has expansive knowledge of web development, and is a remarkable engineer of design. I would recommend Mike to any of my friends that are looking to build or improve a website"
-Brian
Use of Javascript, HTML/CSS, and Code Igniter Framework
"I have attempted many complex web projects in the past, only to have the developer disappear after a while because it was beyond their scope of expertise. Not so with the team at i Startus. Excellent communication every step of the way including after project completion. Without question, I would recommend them to anyone looking for simple to complex projects."
-Jeffery
A Property Management Site With Multi User Sign Up For Realtors
"Mike, has been absolutely professional to work with! I hired him to design a highly difficult website with many several interactive options with the end user. He has consistantly performed exceptional! He makes the difficult seem easy! A great go to guy to design a website that is totally tailored to your needs. I would hire him again in future projects!"
-Derk
A Real Estate Informational Dynamic Site To Capture Local Home Buyer's Leads
"Mike and his team are *highly* adaptable and deeply proficient in their industry. We are please with their commitment to service and will continue to work together with them in the future. Good job Mike!"
-Dave