Michael McElligott

About

At the core I'm a communicator and optimizer: bringing people with different perspectives together to realize mutual benefits. Internally that can mean helping design/sales/engineering speak the same language (Product/Project Management). Externally it can be helping a brand reach the right audience at the right time or a publisher balance content with advertising for sustainable profit, happy users & steady traffic (AdUX). In events it means assuring speaker, audience and sponsors have a great experience. We make the most of the time and preserve it as unforgettable media. My experience in tech has spanned functions from Sales to Product. I've been part of business development, design, and marketing teams (amongst others). I've worked on web search, enterprise software, and cutting edge ad formats. I've served the needs of consumers, publishers and advertisers. I have looked at content and advertising from both a publisher and marketer's perspective. I'm inspired by collaborating with talented people on top class products and services that have a real impact. I strive to keep a balanced perspective between business practicalities, design knowledge, process smarts, and user experie

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