Information Architecture at productOps
San Francisco Bay Area
Information Architecture at productOps
San Francisco Bay Area
Experienced information architect with broad web development and content development background. Cofounder of productOps, a consulting firm that helps companies bring their online products to market.
Over twelve years experience in web strategy, project management, content development, findability, site architecture, usability testing, front-end development. Deep knowledge of writing and marketing online content.
(Internet industry)
July 2008 — Present (1 month)
Helping clients create excellent web applications, websites, and blogs, with an emphasis on findability and usability.
(Internet industry)
January 2006 — June 2008 (2 years 6 months)
Strategy, usability, and search optimization projects.
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
May 2006 — August 2006 (4 months)
Krugle is the search engine for open source code. While there I conducted a thorough review and categorization of open source licenses, assisted with creation of terms of service, and worked on related issues.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
December 2001 — August 2005 (3 years 9 months)
Web strategy consulting and development, specializing in usability consulting, search engine optimization, AdWords campaign management, content development, and flexible site structure. National and local clients including Data Domain, Encentuate, ETR Associates, TradePort, Visionaries, and others.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)
January 1997 — June 1999 (2 years 6 months)
Built a development team and managed all client engagements. Development of websites and pure web apps for Cisco Systems, Meridian Data, Quantum, Insideye, ETR Associates, and other clients. Specialized in usability, code portability, and Open Source tools for deployment.
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
June 1997 — January 1999 (1 year 8 months)
Responsible for all content development, maintenance, and promotion for AmeriCorps, Learn & Serve America, and Senior Corps websites under www.cns.gov umbrella encompassing 1,200+ pages of content. Completely restructured/redesigned website. Advised Chief of Staff and CEO and delivered monthly reports to all departments. Managed a 12-person group, coordinating content development among departments. Increased site traffic from 20,000 page views per month to over 1,000,000 per month.
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
October 1990 — April 1994 (3 years 7 months)
Served as a Rifle Platoon Leader, then as a Company Executive officer, and finally as Assistant S-3 (Air), in the 3-14 INF, 2 BDE, 10th MTN Division. Deployed to Somalia during Operation Restore hope.
J.D., Law, 2005 — 2008
Focused on copyright, cyberlaw, open source licensing, privacy law, and Internet policy.
BA, International Relations, 1988 — 1990
Mountain biking, road cycling, history, politics, travel, Slashdot