Michael Costantino
42 Newport Place
Fairfield, CT 06825
m 203.610.4576
h 203.371.0636


"he hath not so much brain
as ear wax"
Shakespeare, Troilus & Cressida
"tutto nel mondo é burla"
Verdi, Falstaff
"at the root of complex problems are fundamental issues unaddressed"
Costantino, The Voice of Reason /

Michael P. Costantino

Information Architect & Digital Strategist.
15+ years of experience in innovative product development, brilliant analysis,
creative strategy, shrewd experience architecture, and process enhancement.

experience

Associate Director: Information Architecture, Euro RSCG 4D, Wilton, CT, 2003 – now
Led information architecture & strategic development projects for Intel, AOL, Pitney Bowes, Aetna, IBM, Nordic Lottery Systems, New Balance, others. Developed analyses, conceptual models, workflows, sitemaps, wireframes, interactive prototypes, testing protocols, etc. Performed user testing. Coordinated projects from IA definition through to creative design and technical deployment.
Director of Product Development,Dynamic Minds, Inc.,Stamford, CT, 2001 – 2002
Developed e-Learning architecture for internal/external use servicing Prentice Hall sciences division. Managed content team & developers. Designed interface and interactivity standards. Managed production and design of all content. Developed specifications.
Product Manager & Information Architect,FitLinxx, Stamford, CT, 2000 – 2001
Developed specifications for data flow/warehousing, architected human factors improvements, managed cost reductions through process improvement. Managed website teams. Designed interfaces, assisted in copywriting, developed specifications.
VP of Internet Creative Services,imix.com,Stamford, CT, 1998 – 2000
Designed music eCommerce technologies, including a world's-first CustomDVD engine. Orchestrated all major website and promotional releases. Rebranded corporate identity and redesigned websites. Developed creative and copy for major artist music promotions including print ads, direct mailings, packaging, POP displays, and trade show exhibits. Developed content management/publish processes and wrote system specifications.
Product Developer, Manager of Graphics Dept., Webmaster, Designer, Audio Engineer,Voyetra Technologies, Inc., Yonkers, NY, 1995 – 1998
Wrote and designed music multimedia CD-ROM products & websites for consumers and OEMs, including Intel, Gateway, and Dell. Designed interfaces & content for print ads, direct mailing, packaging, trade show booth and exhibits. Wrote copy for website and marketing promotions. Managed creative team.

education

Masters of Music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1990
Bachelor of Arts,Williams College, Williamstown, MA, 1985
Double Major: Music and Astronomy/Physics, Highest Honors in Music.
Hubbard Hutchinson Fellowship recipient.

musician

Bass-Baritone, Composer, Arranger, Digital Recording Engineer, Notation Specialist

other

Ultimate Frisbee, Rock Climbing, Portable Computing, Digital Music, Dad