Education: B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems, Texas State University
I like working at TradeMark because in a typical day at the studio, I get to hear animal sounds (from humans), whistling, gongs, and a snorting pug. Who else can say that?
Mike has been interested in technology since he created his first program on an Apple IIe in the third grade. He earned his CIS degree from Texas State where he learned valuable skills in business application consulting and development. While at the university, Mike completed several complex Web applications for use by various departments.
Mike joined TradeMark Media in 2002. He currently manages all programming and database development consulting and requirements for our team, and he finds therapeutic relief coding XHTML/CSS layouts and user interfaces. Mike has also created online stores, personnel directories, online registration systems, and other robust applications utilizing his diverse skill set. Mike completed Zend PHP Training as well as advanced and multi-media accessibility training through Knowbility.
Mike lives in central Austin. His activities of interest include bike riding, travel, racquetball, poker, making t-shirts, and renaming other people’s pets.
Mike's favorite things:
- cheesy warning sign illustrations
- squirrels
- Alamo Drafthouse
Mike's pet peeves:
- Internet Explorer
- manpris
- flakey people
- profuse usage of the Papyrus font
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Mike's organizations:
Mike's trivia:
- Mike’s first job was manually setting up pins at a small 9-pin bowling alley in Uhland, Texas
- Mike once square-danced for a former Miss America.
- Mike denies playing D&D, despite Sarah’s allegation that he does.























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