James Fitch

Current

Owner at FitchandSons Web Consulting
Web Administrator at Hartnell College

Past

Technical Producer at myCFO.com
Web Administrator at Autoweb.com

Education

California State University-East Bay
San Jose State University
Hill City High School

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Industry

E-Learning

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James Fitch’s Summary

I enjoy educating businesses in how they can exploit technology to achieve their company’s visions and reach their goals. I work hard to understand what my clients want to achieve and then I help them realize what their customers are trying to accomplish. Then we select the best technology choices that will allow all of these goals to be realized and blend them in an artistic seamless online experience.

James Fitch’s Specialties:

Knowing how all of the puzzle pieces fit together.

James Fitch’s Experience

Owner

FitchandSons Web Consulting

(Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2005 — Present (4 years 7 months)

Whether you’re ready to use the web for the first time or even if your existing website needs to undergo a complete redesign, or if you are just not sure what you need, FitchandSons can help you maximize your online presence to increase traffic and boost sales!

Developing an effective website requires extensive website experience and a thorough understanding of the client’s goals and objectives. FitchandSons creates engaging, interactive website experiences that motivate your target audience and introduce services that will attract customers.

Our depth of website knowledge and experience translates into effective website designs with exquisite form and functionality. A beautiful and clean design combined with functionality maximizes usability, allowing effective communication with your customers.

Email us for a quote today!
Web Administrator

Hartnell College

(Educational Institution; 201-500 employees; Education Management industry)

March 2001 — Present (8 years 5 months)

Provide leadership and direction for the College’s web-based architecture, systems design and development, uniform web structure, operations, and policies and procedures.

Assist with composition of text for a variety of articles, reports, brochures, annuals, catalogs, class schedules, etc to be placed on various web sites. Assist in integrating various web communications components (such as chat, bulletin board, white board, and video conferencing) into department web sites as appropriate.

Generate and distribute usage reports on a regular basis; plan, design, and implement hardware and software upgrades for web-based applications on multiple web server platforms; determine operating systems and database structures to be used; evaluate the products of external vendors for possible College use.

Provide assistance with coordination of faculty and staff training in the use of web technologies, including development of instructional materials and other types of web applications.
Technical Producer

myCFO.com

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Accounting industry)

August 2001 — November 2001 (4 months)

Harris myCFO, Inc. serves clients of significant wealth who find that managing their finances has become increasingly complex, and they need a better solution. One that combines the finest personal service with advanced technology.

As Technical Producer my responsibilities included all aspects of product and project management of online applications from conception to product launch and dissolution.
Web Administrator

Autoweb.com

(Public Company; E-Learning industry)

1994 — 2001 (7 years)

Frank Zamani at Autoweb gave me my start into my long-term career.

While attending San Jose State, Frank gave me a job as a rookie web designer which over the next 5 years allowed me to learn all aspects of web design. As the company grew I was able to manage a fantastic team of web designers that integrated perfectly with our prgramming and DB team. My experience here led to my current career in web consulting.

James Fitch’s Education

California State University-East Bay

MS , Education with an emphasis in Online Learning , 2002 — 2004
San Jose State University

BS , Management Information Systems , 1997 — 2001
Hill City High School

Diploma , General , 1976 — 1990

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James Fitch’s Interests:

Technology in Education, Course Managment Software, Content Management Systems, Teaching, Professional Networking, Non-Profit Advocacy, Online Politicking, Online Fundraising, Open Source Software Development, New Web Technology, Web Design, Web Development, Travel.