Mike Tigas

Current

• Web Developer at The Spokesman-Review

Past

• Web Developer at Plus1 Marketing
• Online Editor, Asst. Online Editor at The Maneater

Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

Recommended

2 people have recommended Mike

Connections

32 connections

Industry

Internet

Websites

• My Website
• My Portfolio

Mike Tigas’s Summary

Web developer with prior news journalism experience. Primary focus in Web applications, computer assisted reporting, databases, and interactivity. Seeking Web-related work in the media/journalism industry.

Mike Tigas’s Specialties:

Web: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, Python, Django, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL

Media: Adobe Creative Suite, Cool Edit Pro, Audition, Audacity, After Effects, Vegas

Journalism: photojournalism, science and technology writing, reporting, media convergence, podcasting

Mike Tigas’s Experience

• Web Developer

  The Spokesman-Review

  (Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Newspapers industry)

  June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

• Web Developer

  Plus1 Marketing

  (Internet industry)

  September 2006 — August 2008 (2 years)

  In-house XHTML/CSS design and Web applications expert. Also worked on several sales lead databases.

• Online Editor, Asst. Online Editor

  The Maneater

  (Newspapers industry)

  June 2006 — May 2008 (2 years)

  Served as primary developer for new public Web site, built on the Django framework. Oversaw development of new features, including podcasts and online-exclusive content.

Mike Tigas’s Education

• University of Missouri-Columbia

  Information Technology, Journalism 2005 — 2010 (expected)

Additional Information

Mike Tigas’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Portfolio

Mike Tigas’s Groups:

•    Ubuntu Users ( 9000+ members ) Official Group
•    Django
•    Web Standards Design + Development
•    Maneater Alumni