Resume of Michael Steffel

Address: 542 S Tyler St, Lancaster, WI 53813
Mobile: 608.732.2553
Email: m.l.steffel@gmail.com

I enjoy the challenges of enhancing and maintaining digital user interfaces. I’ve been an essential member on various teams applying my knowledge of user experience development with an emphasis on digital accessibility to all aspects of content development.


Work Experience

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (Fennimore, WI)

User Experience/Web Developer – 2012 – 2023

  • Developed public interfaces – Application and Continuing Education portals
  • Sustained the SWTC web presence at WCAG 2.1 AA standard from 2017 to 2023
  • Collaborated with the Accessibility Coordinator on Accessibility and Universal Design
  • Trained and advised student workers in the practice of good web design and related tools
  • Developed content strategy to enhance the use of information on the college website
  • Collaborated with other areas of the college to provide excellent user experiences

University of Wisconsin Platteville (Platteville, WI)

Web Developer – 2010 – 2012

  • Developed content strategy for the college’s departments both academic and structural
  • Enhanced the interface and workflows for content creators with accessibility in mind
  • Coordinated with other team members to develop web governance and workflows 
  • Oversaw the day-to-day work of a team of ten student workers and coordinated projects for them to work on with campus entities

WebWise Design & Marketing (Fennimore, WI)

Web Developer – 1999 – 2010

  • Refined client content for Search Engine Optimization and content strategy
  • Developed and maintained client relationships 
  • Utilized analytics to improve the user experience and profit margin of clients

Professional Development/Volunteering

HighEdWeb and WPCampus 

Volunteer – 2011 to present

  • Accessibility Summit Platform Coordinator
  • Presentation: “Drupal 7 for a University CMS” at the HighEdWeb annual conference

Lancaster Wisconsin School District

Board Member – 2015 to present

  • Developed leadership skills through conferences, workshops and role of president
  • Lead the district through COVID, learning development, and district-building issues