Résumé
Steve Stein is an Information Architect currently appointed with ETECTURE GmbH a Frankfurt am Main based company that provides tailor-made software solutions and state-of-the-art technologies for the web. In his position as an Information Architect Mr. Stein develops online concepts and strategies for media corporations. He advises in matters of user-experience and usability and consults in the area of search engine optimization.
Other activities include the design of mobile applications and prototypes as well as research in the area of social media.
Steve Stein was CTO of two different Internet startups in Berlin and Cologne and shares his experiences as an IT Angel. He consults young entrepreneurs within their digital challenges, provides advice about information architecture & user-experience design and helps them implementing their ambitious plans and shaping their online strategies.
Mr. Stein is also available as a freelancer in the area of information architecture (IA), usability (UX), human computer interaction (HCI) and the semantic web (web 3.0) as well as social network analysis and search engine engineering (SEE) & optimization (SEO).
Mr. Stein is a former lecturer in digital media at the University of Applied Sciences in Kaiserslautern and a discussion panelist. His courses included Media Management and Production, Media Design Foundations and Media and Communications.
Characterization
Steve Stein is addicted to the Internet and a gadget lover. Mr. Stein is always curious about the latest developments in information architecture, design & technology, HCI, usability/UX and the semantic web. In the course of his career he made his way from computer assembling as a sales clerk, to Chief Technology Officer in a media company. Steve Stein started as a M.Sc. in Digital Media and soon taught media design himself.
Ambition
Steve Stein pursues an active career in challenging environments that offers exciting opportunities to prove and shape his abilities in demanding projects. Mr. Stein is working for employers that anticipate and value his qualities and allow him to consequently expand his competencies to new interesting fields of research and application.
Expertise
Steve Stein's specialization is project management and consulting in the area of information architecture, user experience design and concept creation. Mr. Stein supervises the design web applications, optimize usability, evaluate accessibility and scrutinize security. He is experienced in various web technologies, intercultural teamwork and possesses a lot of theoretical and practical knowledge.
Steve Stein's skills cover various web based and object oriented programming languages corresponding development frameworks and related extensions and libraries. Mr. Stein masters different software applications in the area of design & layout, office and audio-, video-, image-processing. He also possesses special knowledge about content management systems, CASE tools, groupware and database systems.
Education
Steve Stein is a Master of Science in Digital Media and a Computer Scientist (Diploma). He has been awarded several scholarships and was elected for a distinct venture capitalist funding.
Master Degree: 2006 - 2009
As graduate student of digital media in an international and intercultural programme at a private institute of the University of Lübeck Steve Stein was awarded several scholarships and participated in different (research) projects. His most valuable experiences are the international and intercultural teamwork in cutting-edge as well as fundamental areas of digital media and human computer interaction. Mr. Stein's master thesis investigated the area of information architecture from a socio-technical perspective.
Diploma Degree: 2002 - 2005
As an undergraduate student of media informatics Steve Stein obtained a diploma in computer science (major in media informatics) at the University of Applied Science Bremerhaven. He finished his studies one year ahead of time with a thesis on a proposed fundamental structure for an XML/XSLT based content management system.
Abitur (A-Levels): 1999 - 2001
Steve Stein graduated Carl-von-Ossietzky highschool in Bremerhaven with majors in Computer Science and English.
Experience
Steve Stein has gained experience across all stages of the project lifecycle. He has been appointed for various positions within this process - from and concept creation to and development and project management.
Chief Technology Officer: since 2007-2011
Steve Stein was CTO/CIO for a media company that produced an individualized newspaper. In his leading position he oversaw the development process, establishes partnerships with international companies and was responsible for the overall information architecture in all technological, marketing and user-experience related fields.
Mr. Stein earlier was interim CTO for a web 2.0 platform in the area of social media networks. In this position Mr. Stein was responsible for the development process and supervised the optimization of the code. He coordinated the implementation of usability improvements as well as security and performance evaluations.
Project Manager: 2009
As project manager for the frontend development of international trade show organizers Steve Stein supervised the implementation and customization of multi-lingual web portals. Mr. Stein was responsible for the optimization and reorganization of the development process. His special focus were concepts for a consistent information architecture, the implementation of web-usability and the creation of an improved user-experience. Steve Steins assignments also included the development of a roadmap for SEO, social media and strategies for the integration of web 2.0 technologies.
Research & Science: 2008 - 2009
As research scientist & lecturer for Digital Media Steve Stein held classes in several media related subjects. Various scientific projects covered areas in social networking (online communities), search engine engineering (semantic web) and information architecture (user experience design & usability). His courses included Media Management and Production, Media Design Foundations and Media and Communications. Within his research projects Mr. Stein conducted, evaluated & analyzed large scale information retrieval and advised and managed the development of prototypic implementations.
Consulting: since 2007
Steve Stein is a consultant for web based services and information architecture, as well as usability, accessibility and security. Mr. Stein advices in the fields of application development, user experience design and search engine optimization.
Steve Steins broad experience allows him to be appointed in various phases such as concept design and development drafts, final evaluation and approval. Mr. Stein takes responsibility in leading position within implementation projects, marketing strategies, networking and cooperation approaches.
Freelancing: since 2000
Since over 10 years Steve Stein applies his knowledge and skills in development and web design, computer networks and administration for various projects. Mr. Steins assignments include the implementation & maintenance, customization & optimization as well as enhancement & relaunch of websites and web based services. A special focus of his work always lies upon intuitive usability, easy accessibility and meaningful SEO.
Sales: 1999 - 2003
During high school Steve Stein gained work first experience during employment as a shop assistant in an electronic store. His tasks were selling and to advice customers. Furthermore Mr. Stein was responsible for the support and repair of customer machines.
Military Service: 2001 - 2002
During his military service in the Bundeswehr Steve Stein was appointed as driver of the squadron commander. Besides this task he also supported in different areas of administration and ICT.
