Hi, I’m Michael Harrington—a designer turned web professional with a long track record of building people-friendly, content-rich digital experiences. My early grounding in the arts, Combined with a US Congress / German Bundestag exchange and hands-on internships in Munich, shaped a practical, user-focused approach to design and development. Over the years I’ve combined print, multimedia, and web skills to help organizations—from non-profits to large agencies—launch compelling online portals and applications. I’m grateful for every opportunity to blend creativity with technical rigor. Throughout my career I’ve led large-scale website builds, implemented ADA/508-compliant solutions, and created scalable information architectures. I’ve helped City portals, government departments, and major brands modernize their digital presence, always aiming for accessible, maintainable solutions and a collaborative, proactive work style.

Michael Harrington

Hi, I’m Michael Harrington—a designer turned web professional with a long track record of building people-friendly, content-rich digital experiences. My early grounding in the arts, Combined with a US Congress / German Bundestag exchange and hands-on internships in Munich, shaped a practical, user-focused approach to design and development. Over the years I’ve combined print, multimedia, and web skills to help organizations—from non-profits to large agencies—launch compelling online portals and applications. I’m grateful for every opportunity to blend creativity with technical rigor. Throughout my career I’ve led large-scale website builds, implemented ADA/508-compliant solutions, and created scalable information architectures. I’ve helped City portals, government departments, and major brands modernize their digital presence, always aiming for accessible, maintainable solutions and a collaborative, proactive work style.

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Hi, I’m Michael Harrington—a designer turned web professional with a long track record of building people-friendly, content-rich digital experiences. My early grounding in the arts, Combined with a US Congress / German Bundestag exchange and hands-on internships in Munich, shaped a practical, user-focused approach to design and development. Over the years I’ve combined print, multimedia, and web skills to help organizations—from non-profits to large agencies—launch compelling online portals and applications. I’m grateful for every opportunity to blend creativity with technical rigor.

Throughout my career I’ve led large-scale website builds, implemented ADA/508-compliant solutions, and created scalable information architectures. I’ve helped City portals, government departments, and major brands modernize their digital presence, always aiming for accessible, maintainable solutions and a collaborative, proactive work style.

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Language

German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Web Administrator (Contract) at NTT Data
December 1, 2009 - Present
Onboarded clients into new systems and provided technical support integrating ecommerce plugins.
Web Developer / Full Stack Developer at Conspectus Media
December 1, 2009 - Present
Developing e-Business / Graphic Design solutions; ADA/508 compliant websites; UI/UX and information architecture; integrating PHP open-source tools; building core templates; creating technical documentation; extensive MySQL work; serving clients across Music, IT, Health/Pharma, and M-Commerce sectors.
Web Designer at Dennison Media Group
June 1, 2006 - December 1, 2009
Branding and design for web projects; developed Coles Fine Flooring site and managed audio transfers of DAT-based recordings for commercials.
Web / Print Developer at Net Tech Industries Corporation
October 1, 2003 - May 1, 2006
Designed and developed websites for startups and government entities using PHP/MySQL/HTML/CSS; produced digital and print collateral.
Web Technical Manager at City of Philadelphia
July 1, 2001 - October 1, 2003
Redeveloped and relaunched phila.gov and citynet.phila.gov; led department site maintenance and launched new web-based tools (FAQs, case listings, press releases) for mayoral agencies.
Portal / Web Developer (contract position) at Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, New York City
February 1, 2000 - April 1, 2001
Produced the NYC.gov portal with department-level FAQs, one-click resource access, and customizable content modules.
Web Developer (contract position) at Destiny WebSolutions
February 1, 2000 - October 1, 2000
Produced web prototypes for Citibank, Fleet, and Mellon Bank; launched Destiny.com with integrated search and cross-platform functionality; implemented early WML for Palm Pilot.
Internet Developer at City of Philadelphia
May 1, 1997 - February 1, 2000
Designed, maintained, and navigationally structured www.phila.gov; led department-wide web initiatives.
Multimedia Designer at National Chemical Laboratories
May 1, 1995 - March 1, 1997
Designed CD-ROMs and print materials; repositioned product lines; managed manuals, collateral, and interactive presentations.

Education

High School Diploma (Accelerated Academic) at Northeast High School
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Graphic Design Certificate (Illustration major) at Swenson Skills Center
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Graphic Design / German Language (Youth Exchange Program) at Congress / Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (Germany)
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Qualifications

Congress / Bundestag Youth Exchange Program: Graphic Design / German Language
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
Graphic Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025
High School Diploma: Accelerated Academic
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Education