Mike Demopoulos

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Head of Partnerships | Business Development Specialist, Product Evangelist, Community
Wisconsin, United States

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  • Codeable
    Head of Partnerships verified_user Verified experience
    Codeable
    Jun 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 7 months)
    • Led the development of partnerships with new partners, driving significant growth and activation and contributing to revenue increase. • Re-engaged partner base and elevated conference-related activities to new levels, enhancing Codeable's market presence. • Collaborated with Codeable Developer and Partner Communities, showcasing strong leadership and strategic partnership skills. • Oversaw the development and launch of integrations with Plesk and cPanel, allowing Codeable to be integrated with any of the thousands of hosts using those control channels. • Oversaw an in-house affiliate program of over one thousand partners and launched on the TUNE affiliate network.
  • InMotion Hosting
    Business Development Specialist – Product Evangelist
    InMotion Hosting
    Oct 2016 - Jun 2021 (4 years 9 months)
    • Represented BoldGrid and InMotion Hosting at events and conferences, showcasing expertise in event planning, public speaking, and guest blogging. • Assisted in business development and mergers and acquisitions leads, contributing to company growth and expansion of four successful acquisitions. • Successfully transformed BoldGrid from a new brand to being well-recognized in the WordPress community, increasing brand recognition and market presence. • Helped launch integrations of BoldGrid with Plesk and cPanel.
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    Senior Digital Services Manager
    MVP Marketing Design
    Aug 2015 - Oct 2016 (1 year 3 months)
    • Led digital department to over 400% increased efficiency in 12 months. • Collaborated with Account Executive to secure new clients and boost sales. • Implemented Joomla as the framework of choice for development projects. • Saved tens of thousands of dollars by switching to more cost-effective vendors.
  • Joomla
    Treasurer
    Joomla
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (4 years)
    • Treasurer of the second largest Open Source CMS in the world. • Managed project budget using QuickBooks and coordinated a team of people to sell sponsorships. • Helped organize the international Joomla World Conference for three years. • Co-organized and directed activities for JoomlaDay Minnesota, resulting in the largest Joomla event in North America. • Successfully marketed the first JoomlaDay Minnesota event, resulting in sold-out attendance in the first year.
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    Lead Developer
    SPC
    Jun 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 3 months)
    • Developed and maintained 100+ websites for clients in banking and insurance industries. • Managed multiple marketing projects concurrently, ensuring successful outcomes. • Upgraded 85 websites to Joomla 3 series while maintaining data integrity.
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    Technical Specialist
    Sengistix LLC
    Feb 2010 - Jun 2013 (3 years 5 months)
    • Managed technical installations and developed custom Cloud based applications for a national health data programming firm. • Directed full technical program and provided company leadership as a member of the strategic technology direction planning team. • Achieved a 1100% increase in human capital capacity through a Joomla Cloud based application with full HIPPA compliance.
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    Chief Manager
    Binary Web Design LLC
    Feb 2008 - Jun 2013 (5 years 5 months)
    Spearhead all start-up activities associated a firm specializing in web design and online marketing. Establish brand and client base. Oversee recruiting, human resources, sales, marketing, and contract negotiation. Business Growth: Successfully launch a sister company and retain clients during a period of nationwide economic challenge. Training Program: Establish a formal sales office, and develop and implement a sales training program.
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  • Fashion Institute of Technology
    Certificate, Gaming and Esports Industry Essentials
    Fashion Institute of Technology
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (1 year)
  • Bloc
    UX Design
    Bloc
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (1 year)
    In depth apprenticeship for UX/UI
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    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
    The Art Institutes InternationalMinnesota
    Jan 2004 - Dec 2005 (2 years)
    Web Design
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    High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
    Minnesota Business Academy
    Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (2 years)
    DECA and intern for Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
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    Open Source Pride Parties
    Jun 2022 - Jun 2024 (2 years 1 month)
    I was one of the lead organizers of unofficial pride events at WordCamp: Asia, Europe, and the US. The first event had 70 attendees, and the last one had over 700.
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    JoomlaDay MInnesota
    Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 (3 years)
    Successfully market the first JoomlaDay Minnesota event, resulting in sold-out attendance in its first year, 2014, and projected sell-out attendances for 2015.
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  • Joomla
    Joomla Event Travel Recipient
    Joomla
    May 2015
    Joomla and Beyond in Prague, Czech Republic, 2015
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    Finalist, Minnesota Cup, Global Student Entrepreneurship Competition
    MN Cup Carlson School of Management
    Jan 2007
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    Celebrate Small Business Success Award,
    Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
    Jan 2007
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    National Marketing Education Honor Award
    Deca
    Jan 2004
  • H
    Highest SCANS Score in the U.S.
    Jan 2004
  • Pentair
    Award for Entrepreneurship
    Pentair
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    International & State Awards Winner
    DECA ICDC DECADEX ICDC
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    #CFHack 2024 and #CloudFest WordPress Day
    X Articles
    Mar 2024
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    CloudFest 2024: Day 4 — The Grand Finale
    X Articles
    Mar 2024
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    #CloudFest 2024: Day 2 Recap
    X Articles
    Mar 2024
  • X
    #CloudFest 2024: Day Three Highlights
    X Articles
    Mar 2024
  • Pagely
    The Benefits of Managed WordPress Hosting: Why You Should Consider It
    Pagely
    Sep 2023
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    5 WordPress Plugins Every Nonprofit Needs
    Huffington Post
    Oct 2016
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    Joomla! attends #HostingCon Global 2016
    The Joomla Community Magazine
    Aug 2016
  • TrustRadius
    10 Year of Joomla Use
    TrustRadius
    Jun 2015
    My professional review of Joomla! on TrustRadius.
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    10 Reasons Why You Should Go to JoomlaDay Minnesota 2015
    The Joomla Community Magazine
    May 2015
    A article about the upcoming JoomlaDay Minnesota event I co-organizee
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    JoomlaDay Minnesota and the Hope for a Local Joomla! Community
    The Joomla Community Magazine
    Aug 2014
    Randy wrote a article after JoomlaDay Minnesota 2014 that was organized by Mike Demopoulos and Ryan Boog.