Michael Fisher

Expert in Web Development with 15+ years focused on Business Development and Digital Marketing.

About Me

Experienced problem solver able to handle multiple projects concurrently. Excellent researcher. Skilled at explaining complicated technical concepts to non-technical users.

Creative, curious, ongoing learner with a lifelong love of Science Fiction. Passionate about high-quality digital marketing. Believe that there is a direct correlation between professional web sites and effective marketing campaigns.

Collaborated on award-winning projects and presented at conferences. Focused on applying internet technology to marketing and business objectives.

Additional experience in Database Development, Information Architecture, Usability, Content Development, Search Engine Optimization, Email Marketing, Social Media, Customer Relationship Management, Web Analytics and a bit of Photoshop.

Resume

Projects

Philip K. Dick and Me
Philip K. Dick and Me (Version 2)

Project using Node.js, React and Redux to allow users to find works by and related to Philip K. Dick and to rate and review those works. Data for the application is stored in Redux. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing.

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Philip K. Dick Bibliography
Philip K. Dick Bibliography

Project using React and Redux to allow users to find works by and related to Philip K. Dick. Data for the application is stored in Redux. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing.

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Philip K. Dick and Me
Philip K. Dick and Me (Version 1)

Project using Node.js, TypeScript and React to allow users to rate and review works by and related to Philip K. Dick. Used Material-UI to make the application more visually appealing.

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J W Moore's Online Pricing
J W Moore's Online Pricing

VB.Net project to collect information and generate a quote for a printing job. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing.

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Local Weather Forecast
Local Weather Forecast

Displays the local weather forecast using React and Redux. Uses the Geolocation API to retrieve the user's location, and if it's not enabled, prompts for the user's zip code to display the weather information. Data for the application is stored in Redux. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing.

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Rick and Morty API
Rick and Morty API in React and Redux

(In progress) An application that fetches data from an API with React. Used Redux to store the values for the drop down boxes instead of props. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing. The application dynamically fetches all the data for the drop down boxes from the API data when the page is loaded because the API doesn't supply the data in a format to load the drop down boxes easily. Deployed to GitHub.

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Rick and Morty API
Rick and Morty API in React

(In progress) An application that fetches data from an API with React. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing. The application dynamically fetches all the data for the drop down boxes from the API data when the page is loaded because the API doesn't supply the data in a format to load the drop down boxes easily. Deployed to GitHub.

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Game Bookmark App
Game Bookmark App

Group project using Node.js and React to pull video game data from an API and allow users to create lists of those items. Used reactstrap to make the application more visually appealing.

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24 Hour Project
24 Hour Project

Group project that had a 24 hour deadline to fetch data from three APIs (weather, satellite image and restaurants) with React and display it. Used reactstrap to make the application more visually appealing. Deployed to GitHub.

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Rick and Morty API
Rick and Morty API

Developed an application that fetches data from an API with JavaScript and displays it on an HTML page using DOM manipulation. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing. The application dynamically fetches all the data for the drop down boxes from the API data when the page is loaded because the API doesn't supply the data in a format to load the drop down boxes easily. Deployed to GitHub.

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Star Wars API
Star Wars API

Developed an application that fetches data from an API with JavaScript and displays it on an HTML page using DOM manipulation. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing. Deployed to GitHub.

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API Project #2
API Project #2

Developed an application that fetches data from an API with JavaScript and displays it on an HTML page using DOM manipulation. Used Bootstrap to make the application more visually appealing. Deployed to Firebase.

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API Project #1
API Project #1

Developed an application that fetches data from an API with JavaScript and displays it on an HTML page using DOM manipulation. Deployed to GitHub.

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Static Layout Application
Static Layout Application

Created a static website only using HTML and CSS to accomplish this (no JavaScript).

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Creature Assignment
Creature Assignment

Used codepen.io to create a creature using HTML and CSS only.

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Skills

Web Development
Database Development
E-commerce
Social Media
Email Marketing
User Interface Design
Interactive Marketing
Internet Security
Database Design
Web Applications
Web Analytics
Blogging
Web Services
Mobile Applications
Online Marketing
Marketing
Digital Marketing
CRM
Information Architecture
Usability
SQL database design
SQL
SEO
ASP
HTML
XML
Databases
CMS
ASP.NET
WordPress
Google Analytics
C#
JavaScript
T-SQL
IIS
CSS
jQuery
MySQL
HTML5
Microsoft SQL Server
Git
Bootstrap
Express
Node.js
React
JSON
Management
Google Maps
Google Tag Manager

Experience

Multimedia & Front End Developer III (11/2020 - Present)

Orbis Education; Carmel, Indiana

Develops and maintains learning objects for nursing education. Builds and supports code to import and transform data for various sources including Microsoft Excel, APIs and databases. Some of the technologies used were React, Node.js, Express, JSON, Git, Bootstrap, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, JavaScript, Visual Studio. Other responsibilities included project management, code reviews, mentoring.

  • Revised a React template that is used to create learning objects, including converting legacy React code into code using React Hooks, fixing existing issues and developing new features.
  • Developed a scaled down electronic health record application.
  • Developed an application to maintain and display learning objects based on the original application.
  • Created a scheduling application for extended reality simulations.

Senior Web Developer (03/2019 - Present)

J W Moore Printing Company Inc; Memphis, Tennessee

Adds new web site features and updates existing code using VB.NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server. Uses JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap. Configures web hosting and DNS settings.

  • Refactored and completed application updates including bug fixes.
  • Redesigned the application interface.

Senior Web Developer (10/2011 - Present)

Freelance; Indianapolis, Indiana

Creates and rebuilds web sites. Implements best practices of Information Architecture, User Interface Design, and Usability using Responsive Design. Develops updates of news, reviews, contests and other content including Social Media, always keeping Search Engine Optimization in mind. Adds new web site features using PHP, Node.js, Express, JSON, React, TypeScript. Uses WordPress, Joomla, MySQL, PostgreSQL, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap. Incorporates content from external sources like GoFundMe and MailChimp. Uses tools like WAMP, Git, phpMyAdmin and JavaScript, Chrome and Firefox Web Inspectors. Configures web hosting and DNS settings. Maintains sites using cPanel, Hootsuite, Google Analytics and Google Search Console.

  • Created content and social media that resulted in increased visitor traffic.

Digital Marketing Specialist (03/2018 - 05/2018)

World Changers School of the Arts, Inc.; Indianapolis, Indiana

Brainstormed and developed creative marketing campaigns for student recruitment. Assisted with maintaining the website. Implemented initiatives to reach target audiences through the chosen marketing channels. Increased online presence on social media. Analyzed marketing data (campaign results, social media results, etc.) to determine future campaigns. Researched market to maintain a competitive edge in regards to digital marketing. Developed online contact list for email marketing.

  • Created and configured social media, Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
  • Created content and social media that resulted in increased visitor traffic.

Senior Web Developer (6/2017 - 9/2017)

LifeStream Solutions, LLC; Indianapolis, Indiana

Created and rebuilt web site. Implemented best practices of Information Architecture, User Interface Design, and Usability using Responsive Design. Added new web site features using PHP and MySQL. Used WordPress, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3. Used tools like WAMP, phpMyAdmin and JavaScript. Configured web hosting and DNS settings.

  • Completed project in two months that previously had languished for a year increasing profit to company.
  • Updated existing DotNetNuke site to improve design, usability and information architecture.
  • Created WordPress site for ease of updates and visual design.
  • Bolted together a WordPress front-end and a secure DotNetNuke back-end site.

Web Developer (3/2017 - 6/2017)

CDM Technologies; Indianapolis, Indiana

Created and rebuilt web sites. Implemented best practices of Information Architecture, User Interface Design, and Usability using Responsive Design. Published news and other content including Social Media, always keeping Search Engine Optimization in mind. Added new web site features using PHP and MySQL. Used Joomla, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3. Configured web hosting and DNS settings.

  • Created new web sites.
  • Maintained web sites and social media for clients.
  • Integrated a Joomla! extension with Facebook.
  • Sent marketing emails with Constant Contact and consolidated subscriber lists from several lists with different structure to one list.
  • Used HootSuite to manage social media accounts.
  • Configured and managed Google Analytics and Google Search Console.

Web Programmer (4/2012 - 12/2013)

Indiana Business Research Center; Indianapolis, Indiana

Developed projects that involved the presentation of various data sources for public use. Technologies used were C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, JavaScript, jQuery, Telerik, HTML5, CSS3.

  • Modified code and database structure so that a single code base was used to maintain all dashboards and future reports, simplifying code sets from six to one.
  • Created interactive map with Google Maps API to place two different pin types with XML as the data source.

Senior Software Engineer (8/2010 - 5/2011)

eimagine; Indianapolis, Indiana

Corrected data, stored procedure, and code errors on a large, complex Department of Defense financial system, and a manpower application that was connected to the finance system. Consulted on a project that tracks field measurement technicians, displays the testing procedures, and routes work orders. Technologies used were Microsoft Dynamics, VB.NET, ASP.NET, SQL Server, T-SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Classic ASP.

  • Consulted with a team on a CRM Dynamics project.

Senior Web Developer (11/2002 - 8/2010)

Community Health Network; Indianapolis, Indiana

Developed several high-profile web application projects including a content management system, an online benefits application, the consumer patient portal and integrated applications. Collaborated on redesigns of external web sites. Maintained external web servers. Some of the technologies used were C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, JavaScript, jQuery, Visual Studio, Team Foundation Server. Other responsibilities included Web Hosting and Web Server Administration, DNS configuration, project management, performance review input, mentoring.

  • Updated the Find a Doctor application (most visited page on web site) to stabilize uptime and ensure data is backed up.
  • Developed several large databases containing consumer health information, financial data, health information libraries, and human resource data.
  • Created automated imports and exports of data including the transformation of data as required.
  • Contributed to initiatives in Social Media, Blogging, Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Relationship Management, Business Intelligence, Information Architecture, Usability and Analytics.
  • Collaborated on award winning work.
  • Presented at conferences work on Personal Health Records, Health Information, and Medication data.
  • Developed first mobile web site for organization.

Accomplishments

Presentations

Co-wrote a presentation for the Healthcare Internet Conference, “Quick, Effective Mobile Site Creation” (2009) which was also represented as “How To Develop A Successful Mobile Strategy” section of Special Audio Conference on “Special Audio Conference on March 10, 2010” (2010)
Presented at a Indiana Security & Privacy Network (InSPN) Meeting, “Personal Health Record: Essential Characteristics” (2008)
Interviewed for an article in eHealthcare Strategy and Trends, “Healthcare System Develops Its Own Patient-Family/Friends Social Network” (Volume 10 Number 9 September 2008)
Presented at the annual Healthcare Internet Conference, “The Ideal Personal Health Record” (2008)
Presented our team's work at the annual Healthcare Internet Conference, “Keynote: An Integrated System Approach to an Evolving e-Healthcare Environment eCommunity.com” (2007)
Presented once at the VHA Central Conference "Best Practices Forum", “Resource Discovery: Content Integration and Personalization” (2007)
Presented once at the Greystone Client Conference, “Resource Discovery: Content Integration and Personalization Using Metadata” (2006)

Awards

eHealthcare Leadership Awards November 2009

Best Interactive Web Site - Platinum Award
Best Web 2.0 - Platinum Award
Best Over All Internet Web Site - Gold Award
Best Corporate Intranet - Gold Award
Best Interactive Site - Platinum Award
Best e-Business Site - Gold Award
Best Overall Internet Site - Gold Award
Best Web 2.0/Rich Media - Silver Award
Best Interactive Site - Platinum Award
Best Overall Intranet Site - Platinum Award
Best Overall Internet Site - Gold Award

Greystone.Net Best In Class Awards November 2008

Innovator's Award - Gold Award

eHealthcare Leadership Awards November 2008

Best Health/Healthcare Content - Silver Award
Best Interactive Site - Platinum Award
Best eBusiness Site - Gold Award
Best Web 2.0/Rich Media - Silver Award
Best Overall Internet Site - Gold Award
Best Intranet Site - Gold Award

Web Marketing Association WebAward July 2008

For Outstanding Achievement In Web Site Development

Greystone.Net Best In Class Awards November 2007

Best Overall Web Site - Silver Award

eHealthcare Leadership Awards November 2007

Best Health/Healthcare Content - Silver Award
Best Interactive Site - Platinum Award
Best eBusiness Site - Platinum Award
Best Overall Internet Site - Gold Award
Best Intranet Site - Platinum Award

Hermes Creative Awards June 2007

Website Overall - Gold Award
Microsite - Gold Award
Web-Based Multimedia - Platinum Award
Streaming Video - Platinum Award

Web Marketing Association WebAward June 2007

For Outstanding Achievement In Web Site Development

Greystone.Net Best In Class Awards November 2006

Best Overall Web Site - Silver Award

eHealthcare Leadership Awards November 2006

Best Health/Healthcare Content - Platinum Award
Best Interactive Site - Gold Award
Distinction for Best Overall Internet Site
Best Intranet Site - Platinum Award

Greystone.Net Best In Class Awards November 2005

Best Call Center/Web Site Integration - Silver Award
Best Presentation Of Clinical Content - Gold Award
Best Tracking, Evaluation and ROI Process - Gold Award

eHealthcare Leadership Awards November 2005

Best Health Care System Intranet - Platinum Award
Best Interactive Site - Silver Award
Distinction for Best Overall Internet Site

Medicine on the Net Web Excellence Awards February 2005

Best Design by Hospital Health System

Webby Awards 2005

The Best of the Web - Webby Worthy

Volunteer

Digital Marketing Developer (12/2011 - Present)

Blackford County Concerned Citizens; Hartford City, Indiana

Created, host and edit the web site for Blackford County Concerned Citizens.

Digital Marketing Developer (9/2015 - 3/2017)

Edan's Journey; Pendleton, Indiana

Developed and maintained the web site for Edan's Journey. Created to share the journey of a young girl's medical condition.

Education

Web Development Bootcamp

Eleven Fifty Academy; Indianapolis, Indiana

12-week immersive learning program for Web Development taught with industry-guided curriculum, real-world project-based learning, and 500+ hours of logged coding time and training.

Google Analytics Individual Qualification

Google

Mobile Sites Certification

Google

Google Tag Manager Fundamentals

Google Analytics Academy

Advanced Google Analytics

Google Analytics Academy

Google Analytics for Beginners

Google Analytics Academy

IT Leadership Academy

Russell Martin & Associates; Indianapolis, Indiana

The Paranoid Programmer - Application Security BootCamp

MasterMind Security Group, Inc.; Indianapolis, Indiana

Masters of Information Science

Indiana University; Bloomington, Indiana

Bachelor of Arts in English

Indiana University; Bloomington, Indiana