Michael Fienen
Providing web solutions: planning, writing, designing, deploying, administrating - Director of Web Marketing @ PSU
- Location
- Joplin, Missouri Area
- Industry
- Internet
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Michael Fienen's Overview
- Current
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- Senior Interactive Developer at Aquent
- Chief Technology Officer at nuCloud, LLC
- Monkey at a Typewriter at .eduGuru
- Past
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- Director of Web Marketing at Pittsburg State University
- Owner/Founder at Doradus Web Services
- Electronics Technician at Control Vision
- Announcer at KRPS 89.9FM
- Education
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- Pittsburg State University
- Independence Community College
- Recommendations
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11 people have recommended Michael
- Connections
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314 connections
- Websites
Michael Fienen's Summary
I'm a web industry professional who is all about new media, interpersonal communication, and education. I am a junkie for emerging standards, mobile trends, UI/UX, HCI, and content strategy. I am constantly seeking experiences to improve my skill set and leverage the technologies I work with to improve user experiences for all of the websites that I am involved with. I love taking advantage of outreach opportunities to help teach and train individuals about all aspects of web interactions.
As a writer for .eduGuru, I have published more than 90 articles on subjects ranging from web development and marketing to content strategy and beyond in higher education, and I am also an internationally featured speaker at conferences on an array of topics from accessibility, to mobile, to copyright. I am the owner and operator of LearndotCMS.com and Penpedia.com, currently the largest fountain pen dedicated wiki site available to pen aficionados. Additionally, I have had photography featured in the sixth edition Schmap guides to Philadelphia and Miami.
My first book, "dotCMS From the Ground Up," is available NOW through http://learndotcms.org/.
[Common misspellings: Feinen, Fienan, Feinan, Micheal, Mike]
Specialties
(X)HTML, PHP, MySQL, graphic design, interface design, SEO, Accessibility (508), dotCMS, Google Mini Search Appliance, social networking, writing/editing, research, training, project management, Apache Velocity, communication, web marketing, analytics
dotCMS Plugins Developed:
- XMLTool Plugin
- reCAPTCHA Form Verification Plugin
- oEmbed Macro Plugin
- JSONTool Viewtool Plugin
Michael Fienen's Experience
Senior Interactive Developer
Aquent
Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry
February 2012 – Present (1 month)
Chief Technology Officer
nuCloud, LLC
Partnership; 1-10 employees; Internet industry
May 2009 – Present (2 years 10 months)
Responsible for the coordination, development, and maintenance of nuCloud operational products, including our interactive map platform. I deal directly in product management/strategy, integration, and architecture. I have also been responsible for coordinating development teams and personnel, communicating with overseas teams, and working to form partnerships with third party companies.
Monkey at a Typewriter
.eduGuru
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Higher Education industry
August 2008 – Present (3 years 7 months)
As of January 2011 I have published more than 65 articles in the areas of web marketing, web development, and content strategy in higher education. I have also been responsible for various industry research efforts and served as the lead web developer for the site. Chosen as the "Best Higher Education Blog" in the 2009 and 2010 eduStyle Awards, .eduGuru is one of the most read blogs in higher education for web professionals, is a member of the BlogHighEd community, and is an Ad Age Power 150 ranked marketing blog.
Director of Web Marketing
Pittsburg State University
Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry
April 2006 – February 2012 (5 years 11 months) Pittsburg, KS
Formerly held the positions of Webmaster and Web Marketing Manager prior to assuming the role of Director. I am the primary administrator for our public web systems and tools. I am also the lead developer for our installation of dotCMS, direct design efforts, report and analyze web analytics data, provide content writing, train users, direct and manage social media efforts, and many other related dependencies of the web.
Owner/Founder
Doradus Web Services
April 2009 – January 2012 (2 years 10 months) Pittsburg, KS
As a consultant, I worked with clients nationwide on sites from small to very large on issues ranging from complete redesigns, to content strategy and code development. I specialize in dotCMS deployments and developments, and routinely provide training for clients in development and maintenance for it.
Electronics Technician
Control Vision
April 2005 – April 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Provided assembly and repair services on several core products. I was the primary tech for assembly, diagnostic, and repairs on the first generation Raven moving map GPS computer system. Also served as the number two overall diagnostic technician. Set up an online repair tracking system for product RMAs and tracking.
Michael Fienen's Publications
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dotCMS From the Ground Up
- Lulu.com
- January 5, 2011
Authors: Michael FienenIf you are new to the dotCMS content management system world, this book will help walk you through learning all of the core fundamental elements required to launch and maintain a site using the CMS. Whether you are teaching yourself, or setting up training materials for others, this book will provide you with valuable resources to ensure your continued success.
Michael Fienen's Education
Pittsburg State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication
2001 – 2004
Enrolled as a transfer student in the Fall of 2001. Graduated with an emphasis in theatre and a minor in Multimedia.
Activities and Societies: Gorilla Radio, QSA, Theatre
Independence Community College
General Study
1998 – 2001
Began taking many general education courses during high school to transfer after graduation. Upon graduating high school, I had accumulated 38 hours of credit. Attended two more semesters prior to transfer to PSU.
Activities and Societies: Academic Decathalon, Theatre
Michael Fienen's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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(X)HTML, PHP, MySQL, graphic design, interface design, SEO, Accessibility (508), dotCMS, photography, Wordpress development, writing, HCI, UI/UX
- Groups and Associations:
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Missouri HighEdWeb Chapter Board (2009-10), Leadership PSU (2008-09), UWebD, doteduguru.com (2008-11)
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- Honors and Awards:
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2010 eduStyle CollegeWebEditor.com Best Higher-Ed Blog
2009 Nomination for the Edublog Awards' Most Influential Blog Post
2009 eduStyle People's Choice Best Higher Ed Blog
2001 Anna Award: Best Play
2001 Anna Award: Best Director
2000 Anna Award: Best Supporting Actor
Independence High School Class of 2000 Salutatorian
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