Michael Krotscheck’s insights, ideas, and inspirations about web technology, life, and the kitchen sink.

Credentials

May 17th, 2009

I am an experienced software architect who specializes in Rich Internet Applications built with Flash Platform front ends and the LAMP stack. Additionally, I have in-depth technical knowledge of supporting technologies, including the implementation of sophisticated FMIS streaming applications, continuous integration tools such as Ant and software development best practices. I use this expertise on a daily basis to provide guidance to clients and client projects, allowing them to realize both their wants and needs in a way that is both new, innovative, and engaging.

And, most of all, I’m really not this formal in person.

 

Experience

Senior Engineer, The Active Network

November 16th, 2009 – Current

Product software engineer on the next generation of registration software for The Active Network. Most of my time is spent on sales workflow implementation and development process improvement.

Senior Flex Developer, Resource Interactive

July 30, 2007 – November 6th, 2009

Developer and Tech lead on a variety of Rich Internet Applications ranging from the technically sophisticated to the whimsical, for clients ranging from branded manufacturing through retail through consumer electronics. Required use of rapid development practices, project scoping and estimation, and the support of other project domains and practices.

Independent Software Contractor

May 01, 2007 – July 30, 2007

Various project work, including an MVC application framework for remote configuration of industrial measuring devices, a class-based animation library for encapsulation and rapid reuse of complex user interface animations, and various educational games.

New Media Developer, Elliance

August 21, 2005- May 01, 2007

I developed an in-house Sales Proposal Configuration and Delivery Rich Internet Application integrated with existing corporate intranet. In addition to this I supported daily operations by producing a variety of flash pieces for use in corporate websites including slideshows, guided tours, UI enhancing animations and brochure pieces. This was done working in cross functional teams including Design, Information Architecture, and Marketing.

Consultant, The Abreon Group

April 15, 2005 – August 20, 2005

I designed and built a courseware engine that used templates and structured XML content to display e-learning content and allowed easy integration into a learning management system. I also designed and developed a library of reusable components for rapid e-learning content development and integration into the aforementioned engine.

Sr. eLearning Developer, NDCHealth

April 20, 2001 – April 15, 2005

I designed and developed a library of reusable components for rapid e-learning content development, an AICC and SCORM compliant learning management system, and lead a team of subject matter experts in course content production for an ERP package for pharmacies. I also educated junior developers and trainers on best practices for content production.

 

Education

Masters of Business Administration

December 2006

University of Pittsburgh, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

Bachelor of Architecture

May 2000

Carnegie Mellon University, School of Architecture

 

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