Detlef Johnson

Detlev Johnson is an innovative programmer with extensive experience in leadership roles for international agencies, publishers, and startup software companies in the realms of digital marketing, marketplace applications, and data science analytics.

He has a proven track record in team management, digital strategy, and implementation, excelling as a visionary application developer with a unique blend of communication skills that bridge diverse teams such as marketing and IT to drive revenue growth.

Noteworthy professional accomplishments include directing the development of 99 websites in 2014, serving as HIPAA Compliance Officer and Linux Security Admin for Chicago Tribune's 435Digital, and managing digital marketing initiatives for major newspaper portfolios like Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, and more.

In terms of technology expertise, Detlev holds a certification in Ruby on Rails, and is skilled in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Node, PHP, and GNU/Linux system administration for HIPAA security rule compliance.

He is adept at leadership, training, and team-building, having established digital marketing agency teams, conducted training sessions across disciplines, organized technology conferences, facilitated code-clinics, and promoted conflict resolution and team culture building through engineering empathy.

With a background in music and education from Musicians Institute and Santa Monica High School, Detlev has held various key positions in organizations like Searchreturn (Sm), Tribune Publishing Company, Position Tech, Llc, Youramigo, and Successworks Intl, showcasing his versatility and leadership skills in the technology sector.