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I was honored to be named as one of the top 25 “innovators who are redefining
the way brands communicate and relate to consumers”.
CTO’s to know in Chicago technology Built
In Chicago
Built In Chicago is the largest network of online communities for tech companies
and startups. I was profiled and interviewed on multiple occasions by the
organization to provide insight into building technology teams as well as
driving innovation in an organization.
Greatest Creators PM360
PM360 is a premier, monthly magazine for marketing decision makers in the
pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. I have been honored to
have been profiled in the publication as well as closerlook’s interactive
efforts being awarded "Greatest Creators."
Hyun Kim Group Director / IA Collaborative.
Mike headed up our technology practice and applied innovation. During his
tenure he led the charge in integrating disparate sets of software and
hardware to deliver on an array of innovation projects. Projects ranged
from autonomous vehicles, digital health, IOT, analytics, ML and digital
transformation. What was most noteworthy about Mike was not just his
technical chops but his creativity, strategic thinking, collaborative
spirit, professionalism and work ethic. From day one, he added immediate
value and collaborated daily with a highly cross-functional team that
included researchers, designers and strategists. If you’re looking for a
technology leader, Mike comes highly recommended.
David Ormesher CEO / closerlook, inc.
As CTO, he led our data, development and IS teams within closerlook. This meant
he had to stay current on evolving trends that would affect our technology
stack, our creative tools and our collaborative infrastructure. Mike had his
finger on the pulse of emerging tools and technologies and was
an advocate for both experimentation and the appropriate use of innovation. He
represented the company at industry conferences, in front of clients and with
business partners.
Alan Cohen Senior Instructional Designer / McKinsey & Company
Mike doesn't view technology as simply a function or a tool. He sees it as a
creative opportunity to make measurable impact for our clients.
As a leader, Mike is able to describe complex subjects to clients and coworkers
in a way that they can understand and be inspired by. Additionally, his natural
curiosity results in him always being at the forefront of marketing, technology,
and positive change. In addition to his capabilities, Mike is simply a great
teammate.
Jeanne Schuster Vice President / Northern Trust
Mike's personality and creativity differentiate him from other technologists
allowing him to explain technology to non-technical users both in conversation
and visual design. Mike contributes to many teams in a project’s life-cycle, not
just the tech team, making him a rare find and an asset to any
company.
Laura Fox Associate Vice President / Mintel
I had the honor of working with Mike Tapson for nearly six years. Mike is a true,
innovative leader with more than 20 years experience. He
single-handedly kept us at the forefront of industry digital + technology
trends, and capably managed a large team of front-end dev, back-end dev, and IT
staff. No project was too large or small; from enterprise-wide product
development to cross-functional collaboration on responsive design.
Rick Rubenfaer Director of Business Development / closerlook, inc.
Mike was integral to the success of the sales team and the success of the agency,
he’s a leader and innovator.
Tim Ramey UX Architect / closerlook, inc.
As a technology and product leader, Mike articulates a vision and provides his
team with the agency to deliver on the vision. As a technology evangelist, he
not only makes new concepts approachable to clients and stakeholders, he also
explains the marketing opportunities a new technology presents.
Pete Clancy Vice President Strategy / closerlook, inc.
Mike is the kind of rare talent that is both exceptionally
technically competent, and highly savvy when it comes to business
acumen. As a non-technical business parter I often sought out
Mike's opinion and support when I was in need of an innovative solution that
also needed to be practical and sensible.
In addition to being a terrific technology partner, Mike is simply just a
great guy. His calm, fun, and affable demeanor make him a pleasure
to work with. Mike does what he says he is going to do, and regularly exceeds
your expectations.
Ryan Mason Chief Creative Officer / closerlook, inc.
I am regularly astounded by Mike's prodigious output both in a
out of work. He seems to always be advancing a portfolio of software
development, analytics, motion media, photography, design and music projects.
And they are all remarkable in their quality and creativity.
Allison Davis Chief Client Officer / closerlook, inc.
Mike is a natural teacher, myself and my team continually
learned from him which made us all stronger client service professionals. It
never felt like he thought it wasn't worth his time to help us non-technical
team members to understand the why behind the recommendations his team would
make, if anything he seemed energized to help us get stronger. He is a
master of the metaphor... always able to bring complex topics
to life through everyday examples.
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