Summary of Experience

 
Michael Schaffner has been developing interactive multimedia since 1994. Over the years he has been involved in a wide variety of projects, and filled several roles in the process. He is most often called upon for his experience with Flash/ActionScript and Director/Lingo programming.

Types of projects have ranged from award-winning commercial and educational CD ROMs to corporate training, simulations and marketing presentations. In addition he's created kiosks as well as games and interactive activities for the Internet.

An Adobe Certified Instructor, Michael develops curriculum and teaches ActionScript, Director, Lingo programming and multimedia concepts. He has conducted training for major corporations and taught at several area colleges.

Certifications
  • Adobe Certified Developer
    • - Flash
  • Adobe Certified Instructor
    • - ActionScript
    - Director/Lingo

Leadership
  • Chicago-Area Adobe User Group - Co-founder, Manager
  • Riapalooza, Chicago's premiere Rich Internet Application event - Co-Organizer.
  • Illinois Academy of Art Interactive Media Design Program Advisory Board
  • Association for Multimedia Communications - Board member
  • Macromedia Users Group Advisory Board - Appointee

Speaking engagements
  • KCWebCore Kansas City Adobe User Group
  • Illinois Academy of Design and Technology Chicago Achievement Reception
  • Chicago Motion Graphics Festival
  • Internet World
  • SuperMMUG Hong Kong
  • Macromedia User Group Leader Summit
  • Northern Illinois Flash Users Group
  • The Rest of Us Multimedia SIG