Mike Whalen

Mike Whalen
Mike Whalen
Director of Web Development
MCTS, MCP
Kentico Certified Developer


What do you do at Bit-Wizards?
Web Site Design, Graphic Design, WordPress CMS Integration, Kentico CMS Integration

What is your background?
I have an Associate’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from NHTI, but for the most part I am self taught in design, web technologies and .NET programming.

What was your first paying job?
Bagging Groceries – Ah, the good ol’ days.

Your long, lost great uncle leaves you a million dollars. What is the first thing you would buy and why?
I would most likely upgrade my car and house, but after that I would invest and make the money work for me.

If you could go back to school, what would you study? Why?
Business. I have always dreamed of having my own business someday, I am just searching for the next great idea and lacking the business knowledge to take the risk right now.

What is your guilty pleasure?
Fantasy Sports, I am a full blown addict.

You, a deserted island and three must haves?
A basketball, A Basketball hoop and an internet capable device with connection.

If you could change places with one person for a week, who would it be?
LeBron James

First concert you attended?
Phish, New Year’s Eve 1997, FleetCenter, Boston, MA.

Biggest challenge in your job?
As everyone would say, it is staying on top of the latest trends and technologies and learning to implement them in the most effective and efficient ways.