Iterative Media

Jason Liebe Founder, CEO

Milwaukee School of Engineering, Software Engineering

Jason founded Iterative media in 2006 after moving to his cousin’s ranch in central Texas near Austin. His time spent working and contemplating on the ranch, away from the distractions of city life, heavily influenced his outlook on software development. He realized that businesses could greatly benefit from his stringent results-oriented approach to web development.

After forming the company, Jason reached out to some old friends and fellow techies who shared his passion for computer software, business development, and overall work ethic. Now, two years in, Iterative Media has blossomed into a very successful business, with employees and clients around the world.

Jason studied Software and Computer Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering and before that Design at Columbia College Chicago. He has 10 years of software experience developing Web applications and sites for companies such as Rockwell Automation, Engage Networks (eLutions), Nestle, Panasonic, Mustela, and Independent Forensics.

Kristy Curry Partner

University of Wisconsin, MBA in progress
University of Wisconsin, BA Journalism

Kristy has long been an entrepreneur, even at the age of eight, when she was in the cutthroat business of selling packets of seeds embellished into bunnies.

Kristy heads up our non-profit program here at Iterative Media. Her most recent project was the development of the Mulago Positive Women’s Network web-site in Uganda. The MPWN was created to help focus more attention on the specific needs of women living with HIV.

She brings 5 years of experience leading the Community Coffee program at Stone Creek Coffee in Milwaukee, WI. She learned early on that the bureaucracies within large companies can hinder one’s talent and contributions, and appreciates the agility Iterative Media can offer our clients.

Bruno Zugay Project Manager, Standards Expert

Iowa State University, MIS

Although Bruno studied computer science while at Iowa State University, he, like so many of us here at Iterative Media, first got serious about coding while still in high school.

From there, he delved into all forms of web technology, including graphic design, and has been at it for 8 years.

Bruno specializes in front-end UI, XHTML/CSS, web accessibility, and semantics, and has worked with over 300 clients large and small. His ability to adapt to any size project has been an invaluable asset to our company.

Drew Liverman Creative Director

Virginia Commonwealth University, BFA

Since graduating in 2002, Drew has been designing and illustrating for a wide range of businesses, musicians, artists and publications.

Through print, video or Web-based content, Drew strives to impress Iterative Media clients through his fresh approach to design and his application of pragmatism to his user interfaces.

Drew contributes to many areas of Iterative Media business. His brainstorming abilities are evident in everything from our design and copywriting to our own internal marketing and business development. His enthusiasm is contagious.

Kurt Bigenho Information Architect

UC Berkely, BA Architecture

Kurt is a creative strategist specializing in brand development, information design, and user experience.

Educated as an architect at UC Berkeley, he tends to see the ‘big picture’ and has a passion for making information easy to use and understand.

Kurt has extensive experience in developing visual and conceptual solutions for a variety of industries, and some previous clients include Visa, Edison Pharmaceuticals, and Nike.

Now based in Brooklyn, Kurt combines a holistic approach to problem-solving with an appreciation of elegant, minimal aesthetics.

Oleksandr Bernatskyi Senior Developer

National University of Ukraine, MS, Applied Mathematics
National University of Ukraine, BS, Computer Science

In addition to his work with Iterative Media, Oleksandr “Sasha” Bernatskyi is a senior teacher of discrete mathematics, computational complexity, and programming at the university level.

Sasha has been the driving force behind many of our most challenging projects. He’s appreciated for his true engineering mindset in that he views everything as a problem that has a solution, we merely must discover what it is. He has challenged and overcome preconceived notions of what certain technologies are capable of.

Sasha is also a third generation musician who has gained numerous recognitions for his violin playing.

Nate Clarke Developer

UC Santa Barbara, BS Political Science

Nate is a native of Boston, where in an imaginary life, he plays professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox. He heads up our online commerce projects and has extensive experience with payment gateways such as Paypal PayFlow Pro (formerly Verisign), Authorize.net, and others.

Now living in New Orleans, Nate enjoys studying law and society, as well as playing drums and hanging out with musicians. On his spare time, he builds custom recording equipment.

Ilia Zagnitko Developer

University of Texas, Austin, BS Computer Science

Ilia moved from Russia as a teenager to Chicago where his parents worked in research at the University of Chicago. He began working at a young age for a Chicago Genomics Laboratory writing software, including a histogram builder for DNA sequences, and administering a Linux network.

He enjoys driving his ridiculously fast motorcycle around the Austin Hill Country, but his favorite pastime is subverting the dominant paradigm!

Ilia has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas Austin.

Brian McQuay Director of SEO and Marketing

University of Central Florida, MS Computer Science
University of Central Florida, BS Computer Science

Prior to joining Iterative Media Brian earned an MS in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida.

He proceeded to work as an independent contractor doing web development and SEO/SEM work through his company, Onomojo.

Most recently as an SEO, Brian has developed the entire sites for Webster’s Classroom and Tiny Surfer, and facilitated Hawaiian Beach Rentals in achieving a #1 ranking for the majority of their keywords.

Adam Meltzer Writer, SEO

Columbia College Chicago, BA Music Composition
Certified Graphic Designer and Web Design from Columbia College

Adam is a veteran of Chicago’s vibrant music and theatre community. As a composer, he has written the soundtracks to many different theatre productions, working with some of the city’s best companies. He has worked in many different musical fields including classical, jazz, world, folk and electronic mediums. He has been reviewed and featured numerous times by the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Reader and many more…

As a writer, Adam has written plays, poetry, educational books and essays and critical reviews which have been published in various outlets online and in Chicago. Adam has also written several work manuals for local health food stores, restaurants and coffee companies.

Besides his musical and graphic design education, Adam has studied creative writing, photography and history. Before joining Iterative Media, Adam worked for Columbia College, as well as an independent writer and designer. Also, he has worked for many years as a Chicago booster, promoting and detailing Chicago’s rise to world class status. He brings to Iterative Media a passionate world-view that can only come from the diverse and eclectic body that is Chicago.

Oliver Plunkett CFO

Creighton University, BS Accounting

Oliver Plunkett oversees our overall financial strategy and planning. Oliver has approximately 20 years of tax and accounting experience providing high quality, proactive and personalized service.

A graduate of Creighton University with a major in Accounting, Oliver also is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and an active volunteer in his community.

His background in public accounting, including a position as a Senior Accountant at PricewaterhouseCoopers, gives him a clear perspective into the financial, tax and business needs of owners are represented.

Darin Siefkes General Counsel

Baylor University, JD cum laude
Kansas State University, MS Mass Communication
Kansas State University, BS History

Darin Siefkes oversees our legal and regulatory affairs at Iterative Media. Before Darin attended Baylor University School of Law, he worked for both large corporations and small businesses. His unique experience in management, technology and franchising helps him understand the issues facing business owners today and how to tackle them in a cost effective way.

Darin brings this experience to Iterative Media, where his enthusiasm and practicality help us develop privacy statements, membership agreements and other legal issues that arise. His focus on the particular legal needs of our clients is unquestionably one of our greatest assets.