M.Sc. Steve Stein

Steve Stein M.Sc. in Digital Media & Dipl. Computer Science (Media Informatics) INFORMATION architecture • user experience DESIGN • internet TECHNOLOGY STEVE STEIN, SOLFERINOSTR. 15A, 13403 BERLIN, +49 151 588 632 06, KONTAKT@STEVE-STEIN.COM Profile Addicted to the Internet and a gadget lover, I am always curious about the newest developments in information architecture, usability and internet technology. During the last decade I made my way from assembling computers as a sales clerk and building online platforms as a project manager to IA/UX consulting; I started from studying media informatics and later I taught media design. Academic Achievements 10/2006 - 06/2009: GRADUATE STUDIES (4 SEMESTER) M.SC. IN DIGITAL MEDIA, ISNM, http://www.isnm.de/uk/people_alumni.php?id=63 As graduate student of Digital Media in an international and intercultural affiliated private institute of the University of Lübeck I was awarded several scholarships and participated in different intercultural (research) projects. My master thesis investigated the area of information usability. * Mobile HolstenTour, Ubiquitous Computing, http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1497185.1497283 * Conquer the Information Jungle, Master Thesis, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/master.pdf 08/2002 - 12/2005: UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES (6 SEMESTER) DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, UoaS Bremerhaven, http://www.hs-bremerhaven.de/ As undergraduate student of computer science (major: media informatics) I finished the one year ahead of time with a GPA of 1.8 (best: 1.0). My thesis laid the foundation for an accessibility optimized CMS. * Nordsee, Business Process Analysis, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/nordsee.pdf [PW] * CMS Data & Layout Structure, Diploma Thesis, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/diplom.pdf Full Time Work Experience INFORMATION ARCHITECT SINCE 10/2006 ONLINE STRATEGIES & IT CONSULTING, Freelancer, http://www.steve-stein.com/ As a consultant and advisor for web based technologies in the area of information architecture, social networks and SEO I manage projects and develop concepts for web portals and online services. My special focus lies on usability and search engine optimization. DIRECTOR TECHNOLOGY 11/2009 - 02/2011 (1 YEAR, 4 MONTH) INFORMATION SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE, INTERTI GMBH, http://www.niiu.de/ Technological & strategical planning as well as control and lead of implementation and further development of a cloud based production system for individualized newspapers printing. * Website, WAN-IFRA, http://www.ifra.net/blogs/posts/2010/04/14/what-is-new-niiu-is-new IT CONSULTANT 09/2009 - 10/2009 (2 MONTH) PROCESS OPTIMIZATION, NGN GMBH, http://www.ngn-global.com/ Introduce, establish and optimize more efficient structures for the production process of web-portals. Special focus on new and upcoming technologies. Setup a roadmap for SEO & usability and security. * Website, IFA Berlin Virtual Marketplace, http://www.virtualmarket.ifa-berlin.de/ RESEARCH SCIENTIST & LECTURER 10/2008 - 09/2009 (1 YEAR) ASSISTANT & LECTURER, UoaS Kaiserslautern, http://www.fh-kl.de/~steve.stein/ [DISCD] Research scientist & lecturer in Digital Media. Several media related courses: Management & Production, Design Foundations and Communications. Scientific projects covered social networking (online communities), search engine engineering (semantic web) and information architecture (user experience design & usability). Skype: steve-stein Web: www.steve-stein.com Email: contact@steve-stein.com * Social Network Analysis, UoaS Kaiserslautern, http://www.steve-stein.de/science/research/ * Digital Media Courses, UoaS Kaiserslautern, http://www.steve-stein.de/science/teaching/ IT CONSULTANT 08/2007 - 12/2008 (1 YEAR, 5 MONTHS) PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CONCEPT DESIGN, Freundliche Netzwerke GmbH, http://www.woobby.com As consultant in a social network startup I supervised development. I evaluated security and SEO, developed concepts for usability and designed an API. My tasks included the optimization information architecture, performance analysis and project management for widgets and mobile solutions. * Website, Security & SEO, http://www.woobby.com/ * Letter of Reference, woobby.com, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/woobby.pdf [PW] FREELANCER BETWEEN 2005 - 2008 (APPROX. 1 YEAR, 1 MONTHS) CONCEPTS & IMPLEMENTATIONS, BIS Bremerhaven, http://www.bis-bremerhaven.de/ As a freelancer I designed and developed websites with an enterprise content management system. Special requirements were the fulfillment government regulations for accessibility and web usability as well as complex workflows and user scenarios with intuitive interfaces for a rich user-experience. * Website, Extension & Maintenance, http://www.bis-bremerhaven.de/ * Letter of Reference, BIS Bremerhaven, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/bis.pdf [PW] FREELANCER 03/2006 - 08/2007 (1 YEAR, 6 MONTHS) DEVELOPMENT & OPTIMIZATION, Ocean Media, http://www.oceanmedia.de [DISCD] As a freelancer I conducted multiple projects for various SME. In small teams of designers and technicians I implemented, optimized and relaunched websites mainly using CMS. * Website, Project Management & Development, http://www.time-port.de/ * Letter of Reference, Ocean Media, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/oceanmedia.pdf [PW] DEVELOPER 04/2003 - 09/2006 (3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS) DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, MCB, http://www.mcb-bremerhaven.de/ [DISCD] As an employee I developed, optimized and relaunched many complex online platforms and trained employees, customers and partners. * Website, Technical Project Management & Development, http://www.bremerhaven.de/ * Letter of Reference, MCB, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/mcb.pdf [PW] Part Time Work Experience STUDENT ASSISTANT 10/2006 - 12/2006 (3 MONTHS) CONCEPT & OPTIMIZATION, ISNM, http://www.livemusicportal.eu/ As technical project leader I set up an online community for musicians that provided users the possibility to open virtual bandrooms and use social network functionality. * Website, Technical Project Management & Development, http://www.livemusicportal.eu/ PROJECT ASSIGNMENT 06/2005 - 07/2005 (2 MONTHS) DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING, netactive, http://www.netactive.de/ As part of a joint venture I trained employees in the usage and application of an enterprise content management system. * Website, Project Management & Training, http://www.bio-nord.de/ * Letter of Reference, netactive, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/netactive.pdf [PW] SELF-EMPLOYED 02/2000 - 04/2005 (5 YEARS, 2 MONTHS) DEVELOPMENT & ADMINISTRATION, bhm webdesign, http://www.bhm-webdesign.de/ [DISCD] As a student I provided services for hard- and software maintenance, setup computers and networks, created websites and optimized search engine findability. * Speech, Chamber of Commerce, http://www.steve-stein.de/professional/files/gruendungstage.pdf [PW] 2 of 3 Awards HALF SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER STUDIES International School of New Media (Private Institution of University), Lübeck, http://www.isnm.de/ FULL SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER STUDIES Industrie- und Handelskammer (Chamber of Commerce), Lübeck, http://www.ihk-luebeck.de/ FUNDING FOR MASTER STUDIES CareerConcept (Venture Capital for Students), Munich, http://www.career-concept.de/ Skills PROJECT MANAGEMENT FOR INFORMATION ARCHITECTURE My specialization is project management and consulting in the area of information systems architecture and the conception web applications, user experience design, usability & accessibility and security. I am experienced in various web technologies and a committed intercultural team worker. INTERMEDIARY BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS, MARKETING & DESIGN My divers experiences from development and project management to c-level responsibilities allow me to quickly implement the requirements of fast moving market places. I am able to apply knowledgable strategies and establish sophisticated structures in complex and widely ramified hierarchies such as SOA. Qualifications LANGUAGES ENGLISH (fluent) and GERMAN (native), both in permanent use. SPECIALITIES Information architecture and project management, SEO/SEM, web usability & accessibility, user- experience design & HCI, intercultural teamwork, web 2.0 & semantic web, security & testing. SKILLS RELIABLE: dependableand far sighted with analytical expertise and awareness for potential risks/challenges RESPONSIBLE: unobtrusive/purposeful management, experience with budget & personnel planning COMPETENT: assertive but open-minded with diverse competencies through copious backgrounds COOPERATIVE: experienced & enthusiastic team player in intercultural environments at school and work ARTICULATED: proficient trainer and assistant, adept to big audiences and considerable affiliates ORGANIZED: effective & efficient completion of multiple simultaneous projects during former career CREATIVE: expertin layout, publishing & office software, AV- & image-processing with teaching experience CONSTRUCTIVE: professional knowledge of information & collaborative systems from various projects PRODUCTIVE: familiar with different programming languages and frameworks through study & work INTERESTS FOOD: I am a savourer: I enjoy good food, especially cuisine bourgeoise & haute cuisine. TRAVEL: I like to explore the world. I am curious to the nature and culture of foreign places. KNOWLEDGE: I love to expand my horizon: paintings, music, books, thoughts ‒ all sorts of information. [PW] Password Protected (DjVmI4ko) [DISCD] Discontinued [REDIR] Redirected last updated February 6th, 2011 3 of 3