Executive Producer, edweek.org
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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- Executive Producer, edweek.org at Editorial Projects in Education
- Conga Player at Oxymorons
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- Board of Directors at Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR)
- Director of Technology at Media Matters for America
- Information Architect at NASD
- Web Development Consultant at DC Government
- Information Architect/User Interface Developer at The Adrenaline Group
- Web Developer at Exit1 Incorporated
- Web Developer at Cambridge Associates
- Producer at America Online
- Senior Associate Programmer Analyst at IBM
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Paul Hyland’s Summary
Paul Hyland is Executive Producer of edweek.org, the Web site for Editorial Projects in Education, the home of Education Week, Teacher Sourcebook, Digital Directions, EPE Research Center, Education Week Press, and the TopSchoolJobs.org career site. In that capacity he is responsible for formulating and executing the organization’s Web strategy; manages the technology infrastructure, software development and integration with web services; and oversees content production for the Web sites of EPE’s several publications and a growing presence in online community, interactive multimedia, and social media outreach. Paul has spent over twenty years working on computing and Internet technology. Prior to joining EPE in 2005, Paul worked as a web developer, information architect, and web technology manager for such organizations as Network Solutions, NASD, and the DC Government. He also spent several years as a content producer/team leader at AOL and a programmer/analyst at IBM.
Throughout his career, Paul has also been an observer, critic, and activist concerned with the impact of computing technology and the Internet on society, serving on the boards of Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR) and the National Capital Public Access Network. He is currently a member of the US Public Policy Committee of the Association of Computing Machinery, sits on an informal Advisory Group to the Aspen Institute Communications and Society Program, and serves as CPSR’s representative to the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee.
Paul Hyland’s Specialties:
Technology management, content management, web site management, technology strategy, information architecture, user interface, usability, web development, software development, database design, internet policy, social networking, social media marketing, web analytics, management of partnerships/contractors/consultants.
Paul Hyland’s Experience
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Executive Producer, edweek.org
Editorial Projects in Education
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)
May 2005 — Present (4 years 3 months)
I am currently the executive responsible for overseeing the content and technology of edweek.org, the web site of the nonprofit organization that publishes Education Week, the leading newspaper for K-12 education policy and administration, and Teacher Magazine, which targets K-12 teachers. We also have a jobs board and significant research content and databases available on our web site. I oversee software development and technology implementation of the web site, including custom LAMP database-driven applications, a Bricolage content management system, burgeoning community media applications, and integration with application service providers. I manage content editors and producers and technology consultants.
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Conga Player
Oxymorons
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Music industry)
1989 — Present (20 years)
I play congas and percussion and sing backing vocals in the Oxymorons, a blues/rock/funk band from Washington, DC. I also play occasional guitar and bass, and we have recorded two CDs, "Meet the Morons" and "Forlorn Hope."
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Board of Directors
Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR)
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Program Development industry)
August 2002 — June 2006 (3 years 11 months)
I twice served on the Board of Directors of CPSR, from 1991-1994 and 2002-2006. I have chaired the board's publications committee and been a long-standing member of the technology committee, and I helped found the DC chapter in the late 1980s. I have been a member for over 20 years.
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Director of Technology
Media Matters for America
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)
October 2004 — April 2005 (7 months)
Managed all technology for media watchdog organization, from web development and production to IT infrastructure.
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Information Architect
NASD
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Financial Services industry)
November 2003 — October 2004 (1 year)
Determining new site organization, usability testing, navigation design, implementing new content management system and upgraded search engine.
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Web Development Consultant
DC Government
(Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Executive Office industry)
January 2003 — August 2003 (8 months)
Developed several components related to personalization for the new DC.gov web site portal of the District of Columbia web site. Also helped draft an updated web site privacy policy, and a privacy and security policy analysis for the management of the Office of the Chief Technololgy Officer.
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Information Architect/User Interface Developer
The Adrenaline Group
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
April 2000 — April 2002 (2 years 1 month)
Part of the Information Architecture and User Interface team, I designed user interfaces for complex web applications, mentored employees, led teams, performed usability analyses, and developed small applications myself.
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Web Developer
Exit1 Incorporated
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
July 1999 — April 2000 (10 months)
I developed database-driven web applications for commercial and non-profit clients.
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Web Developer
Cambridge Associates
(Partnership; 51-200 employees; Investment Management industry)
July 1997 — July 1999 (2 years 1 month)
I developed their intranet web site, featuring several financial database-driven applications, and hired and mentored other web staff.
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Producer
America Online
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AOL; Online Media industry)
September 1993 — November 1996 (3 years 3 months)
I was a producer in the Education and Music channels. I launched the Music channel, and interfaced with content partners. I hired and mentored other producers. I worked to integrate internet content into the service.
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Senior Associate Programmer Analyst
IBM
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Computer Hardware industry)
June 1984 — August 1990 (6 years 3 months)
I was a card test engineer for two years, a systems programmer for three years, and a system analyst specializing in mainframe systems architecture for one year.
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