Drake M.
IT professional with 12+ years experience working in Media
I lead a team if technologists at MIT’s premiere publication, MIT Technology Review. We work to help the world understand how technology is shaping their future, and what they can do about it. I regul...see more
- Digital & Broadcast Media
- Information Technology
€500
/hr
- Pre-vetted expert
- Confirmed hourly rate
- Available on short notice
Experience
Chief Technology Officer
MIT Technology Review3 years
Current position
Feb 2020 - PresentProud to lead the team of technologists that bring you MIT’s authoritative view of the future, and what you can do about it.
CEO & Consulting Head of Product
Masthead Associates5 years
Current position
May 2018 - PresentMasthead is a boutique consultancy founded in the early 2010s. Masthead takes on consulting projects focused on consumer internet UI/UX, product / technology process, organizational cha...see more
Chief Product Officer
VICE Media3 years
Jul 2015 - May 2018
Leading the team that builds amazing things to support growth and storytelling across the global VICE operation. Responsible for a 100+ tech team around the world including engineering,...see more
Head of Platform, VICE Media
VICE Media9 months
Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
Built the Platform team across VICE Media, focusing on growth of the digital business. Major focuses included on growth planning, content/social strategy, and integration with 3rd party...see more
Head of Platform, VICE News
VICE Media8 months
Feb 2014 - Oct 2014
Led growth on the founding team of VICE News. Leveraged cutting edge organizational models and emerging digital disciples to grow VICE News into a cultural and operational phenomenon. M...see more
Co-founder
NowThis News2 years
Jun 2012 - Jan 2014
The web's leading social-mobile video brand and production house. Acquired by Group Nine Media in 2017.
Associate Editor, Social and Multimedia
AllThingsD / D: All Things Digital2 years
Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
Find the latest Wall Street Journal stories on tech companies, start-ups and personal technology, plus the latest reviews.
Newsroom Social Media
The New York Times3 months
Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
Worked on a variety of audience and special projects related to election coverage and social tools in the newsroom.
Writer
AllThingsDigital11 months
Aug 2009 - Jul 2010
Find the latest Wall Street Journal stories on tech companies, start-ups and personal technology, plus the latest reviews.
Masters Candidate
Stanford University10 months
Aug 2009 - Jun 2010
Customized Masters in Communications, Journalism, technology and design.
Director of Operations
Lima Consulting1 year
Jan 2008 - Jul 2009
Helped launch Lima as a novel consulting service provider in the Construction Arena.
General Manager
KDVS 90.3 FM1 year
Jun 2006 - Jul 2007
Proud former General Manager of KDVS 90.3fm - UC Davis’ category-leading free form radio station.
News Director
KDVS 90.3 FM1 year
Jun 2005 - Jul 2006
Designed and implemented a news department structure to produce daily news segments from largely volunteer labor- a first for the station.
Orchestrated, produced and hosted 7-hour live...see more
Program Director- APEC Fellow
Virtual Trade Mission7 months
Jun 2004 - Jan 2005
VTM APEC Fellow- Position created under the President's Export Council-
Director of the organization's activities surrounding the APEC 2004 Summit in Santiago, Chile. Organized and ove...see more
Web Developer
Freelance Web Development9 years
Jan 2001 - Dec 2009
Designed, built and managed multiple websites and web applications for a variety of clients in California and New York.
Industries, roles and expertise
Industry experience
- Digital & Broadcast Media
Role experience
- Information Technology