Robert L. Michaels // Chief Technology Consultant

Curriculum Vitae
My Professional Background.

October 2010 - Present

Highlights:

Texas General Land Office Website - Leveraged Hannon Hill's Cascade Server content management system to deliver the complete re-design and integration solution that transformed the way the Land Office communicates with their customers and constituents. I led development, editorial and technical teams and managed integration of over 50 ColdFusion applications including secured transaction tools that process many millions of dollars per month in customer payments.

April 2003 — Present

Highlights:

Baylor College of Dentistry – Re-designed the BCD web presence. Currently migrating all departments into a content management system.
InterSource Enterprises – Created and implemented online persona for leading direct import agent operating in China and the Sub Indian Continent. Worked with the Founder, William Fields, former President/CEO of the Wal-Mart Stores Division to launch his newest global venture.
TAMH Enterprises, Inc. – Supported development of corporate identity, created all graphics and layout for product print brochure for Tim Hallmark, strength trainer for Evander Holyfield and many other champion athletes and professional sports teams.

October 1998 — April 2003 (4 years 7 months)

Led corporate strategy & brand identity.
Directed sales & marketing initiatives to insure alignment with stakeholder goals.
Coordinated key strategic relationships to build an impressive advisory board and orchestrated strategic business / financial plan with these advisers.
Attracted and closed $600K+ in investment capital.
Provided account and project management for all creative and technology developments.
Composed sales development processes and documentation sets.

Highlights:

City of Ideas – Worked with Tim McClure (GSD&M) to create software prototype idea sharing engine. Supported (former) Austin Mayor Kirk Watson at the United Nations in NYC, with live presentations and demos to over 75 city mayors from all over the globe.
Defense Industry Offset Association – Created prolific web presence, managed development of the software web-enabled system that empowers secure information exchange between Association Members.
Bigjam.com – delivered over 350 hours of live broadband music performance video with partner Yahoo!/Broadcast, worked with music legends like Willie Nelson, as well as many regional artists.
Nikki Cleary – Partnered with Freefalls Entertainment to develop teen music artist. Partnered with AOL/AIM on co-promotional campaign with Netscape and Mapquest. Sold management contract to Jive Records. The artist, Nikki Cleary remained on the Disney radio charts for 3 years.
Smartest Chic Olena (Champion Reigning Horse)- Produced and edited national 30 second commercial spot, seen in over 50 million homes via Outdoor Life Network.
Active Community Matrix™ – Developed exclusive audio and video content to worldwide partners through the architecture and implementation of the music industry’s first enterprise community software product, the Active Community Matrix™ (ACM).

April 1994 — October 1998 (4 years 7 months)

Led corporate strategy & brand identity.
Directed sales & marketing initiatives to insure alignment with stakeholder goals.
Provided account and project management for all creative and technology developments.

Highlights:

Credited in the press as one of the “pioneers” of real time audio streaming of global webcasts of music concerts performed in Austin, Texas.
Developed first websites for regional bands, Asleep at the Wheel, Jimmy Vaughn, Ian Moore and others
Developed early web enabled solutions for corporate and entertainment clients.

May 1988 — April 1996 (8 years)

Wrote and produced music content for studio recordings and nightly live performances.
Booked and operated a regionally touring musical act as a manager and full time performer for eight years.

The University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor of Science, Communications | Radio, Television & Film, 1986 — 1990

U.S. Patent Holder – “Methods and apparatus for improved security services” U.S. Patent #7,373,346
Eagle Scout
U. S. Merchant Marine Officer (License# 1071911) – “Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of not more than 50 gross registered tons (Domestic Tonnage) upon near coastal waters.”
American Sailing Association Basic Sailing Instructor (#M863522-A86)