Contact Info
G. Michael Shiwota
orca@orcapod.com

 
 
 

Career Summary:

I possess educational and working experience in web design, development, computer networking, web application building and maintenance and Internet technologies and leverage that with a traditional graphic design and marketing foundation.  I am equally comfortable as a team leader and a team player and demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills.  I am very comfortable utilizing, adapting and implementing new technologies that insure project completion.

  • Since 1998 - Internet/Intranet site design, web building and web/network application experience.
  • Since 2001 - Web team management and supervision.
  • Since 2001 - Web architecture, connectivity and server side experience.
  • Since 1991 - Graphic Communications/Graphic Design experience.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Web Production and Team Management

  • Educated and experienced in most aspects of traditional and electronic graphic design.
  • Experienced and proficient in the build and administrator of large corporate Internet/Intranet sites with an emphasis on graphic standardization, introducing new web/network technologies and architecture to improve the website(s) performance.
  • Educated and experienced with most Web/Network server side "back end" technologies.  Can make well informed decisions on how to optimally deliver Web/Database content.
  • In charge of the Direction of Graphic/Web based design projects.
  • Experienced and proficient in project management and the organization of internal and external web resources.

Technical

  • Experienced developer of Web Sites.
  • Experienced and educated in the use of web related network topologies.
  • Experienced in the setup and maintenance of LAN/WAN Load Balancers, Routers, Web Servers, Application Servers and Web Development Environments.

Marketing and Advertising

  • Planned and executed effective and profitable marketing strategies.
  • International marketing experience within Pacific Rim territories.
  • Planned and supervised marketing and advertising campaigns.
  • Supervised, produced and reviewed all production of promotional and marketing material.
  • Maintained and improved "Corporate Identity" through advertisements, collateral materials, trade show materials, product packaging and WWW site production.
  • Organized and presented technical demonstrations at industry trade shows.
  • Maintained working relationships with Computer Hardware, Component and Software manufacturers and vendors.
  • Experienced in trade show demonstrations. Demonstrating Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for trade show attendees.