Mitch Kessler

mchp is a personalized calendar that curates study guides based on a student's upcoming exams. Responsibilities included: worked as the sole product/project manager and front-end developer. Recruited, hired, and managed several backend Python programmers. Generated financial forecasts, managed books, and worked with investors. Hired and managed over 200 interns.

• Developed MVP and validated concept by acquiring 10k users and sales.
• Built the front-end in HTML5, CSS3, and Javascript/jQuery (Bootstrap)
• Established a 5.7% weekly growth rate.
• Practiced agile software development using SCRUM
• Learned from the mistakes I made and the hardships I faced.

Remix Nation is a minimalistic song curator that lets users create customized EDM playlists. Responsibilities included: working as the sole developer and creator of the website. Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site UI and advertising revenue. Recruited, hired, and managed a team of 30+ writers.

• Established product-to-market fit quickly.
• Grew unique visitors to over 5k hits per day at it's peak.
• Promoted DJ's, producers, events, and sold merchandise on the online shop.
• Turned a hobby into a business.

Worked as the primary web developer and technology consultant for a “mentor capital fund” for the Southwest U.S., which invests in and advises fast-growth companies.

• Communicated and worked directly with the Managing Director throughout the entirety of this project.

Worked as the primary developer and technical infrastructure consultant for a nation-wide shelving manufacturing company.

Worked with established and successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to test market validation, proof of concept, and MVP. Finished second place at the program's New Venture Competition.