Mike Hiegemann, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Dortmund, Nrw, De

Bristol, United Kingdom

Created and translated technical documentation and user journeys as templates for the software development of the company‘s first electronic musical instrument.Developed and implemented communication protocols and standardized procedures for type testing and firmware development cycles.Optimized tech support and communication with users.Collaborated with lead engineer and software developer on project deliverables and implementation of features.Performed beta tests and… Show more Created and translated technical documentation and user journeys as templates for the software development of the company‘s first electronic musical instrument.Developed and implemented communication protocols and standardized procedures for type testing and firmware development cycles.Optimized tech support and communication with users.Collaborated with lead engineer and software developer on project deliverables and implementation of features.Performed beta tests and documented bugs and feature requests.Moderated weekly team meetings and created SWOT analyses. Show less

Germany

Translated John McCormick's "Machiavelli and the Populist Cry of Pain" from English to German.

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Edited and translated essays, articles, and press releases from English to German and vice versa for the festival programs and social media channels.

Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Chose topics and visual materials, researched content, and wrote articles for the SKET history blog.

Dortmund Area, Germany

Nodes & Wires: Voices from the Electronic Music Network (YouTube Podcast)"Nodes & Wires" is a series of conversations with people who regularly respond to today's aspects of electronic music, whereby 'electronic music' does not refer to a generic genre, but rather everything that relates to the paradigms that arose from the introduction of synthesizers up to the means of music creation in the digital age. In what could be described as a case study, "Nodes & Wires" aims to provide a… Show more Nodes & Wires: Voices from the Electronic Music Network (YouTube Podcast)"Nodes & Wires" is a series of conversations with people who regularly respond to today's aspects of electronic music, whereby 'electronic music' does not refer to a generic genre, but rather everything that relates to the paradigms that arose from the introduction of synthesizers up to the means of music creation in the digital age. In what could be described as a case study, "Nodes & Wires" aims to provide a platform that allows for the connection of dots in an attempt of mapping the current electronic music network. Show less

Wrote music technology reviews for the categories “Keys“ and “Beats.“Performed research on technological details and manufacturers.Conducted and translated interviews and wrote articles on different synthesis methods.

San Francisco Bay Area

Designed sounds for new instruments in prototype stage including beta testing firmware.

San Francisco Bay Area

Translated synthesizer manuals from English to German for the customer base.

Nashville, Tn

Investigated, located and transcribed research and source materials.Translated articles, annotated and evaluated manuscripts for critical editions.Examined, reviewed and formatted articles and book chapters for publishing.

Nashville, Tn

Prepared lesson plans and organized teaching materials for classes in German Language and Literature, and Film and Media Studies (class size: up to 80 students).Led discussions, lectured, and facilitated creative media education in the classroom.Mentored, retained, and evaluated students, settled grade disputes, worked with administrators on behalf of the students, and wrote letters of recommendation.Coordinated with faculty members how to improve student enrollment… Show more Prepared lesson plans and organized teaching materials for classes in German Language and Literature, and Film and Media Studies (class size: up to 80 students).Led discussions, lectured, and facilitated creative media education in the classroom.Mentored, retained, and evaluated students, settled grade disputes, worked with administrators on behalf of the students, and wrote letters of recommendation.Coordinated with faculty members how to improve student enrollment strategies through teaching and extra-curricular events. Show less

Nashville, Tn

Organizing and hosting the international graduate student conference "From Page to Stage: Perspectives on Theatricality in Historical, Philosophical, and Literary Discourses."Budget: $7.000, 15 Conference guests, 60 attendees.

Bochum, Germany

Teaching experience in Theatre Studies.Preparing short-term and long-term lesson plans, leading discussions, organizing teaching materials, lecturing, mentoring and evaluating students.

Nashville, Tn

Organizing and hosting the international graduate student conference "History in the Making: Auditory, Visual, and Textual Representations of Germany’s Past."Budget: $6.000, 15 Conference guests, 50 attendees.

Dortmund, Germany

Organized a charity concert for a night shelter for the homeless adolescents.Event organization, fundraising, cultural marketing, public relations, event technology and law, accounting, costing, and controlling.

Bochum, Germany

Teaching experience in Theatre Studies.Preparing short-term and long-term lesson plans, leading discussions, organizing teaching materials, lecturing, mentoring and evaluating students.

Mülheim An Der Ruhr, Germany

Dramaturgical assistance and building website content.

Mülheim An Der Ruhr, Germany

"32. Mülheimer Theatertage – Stücke ’07"Production assistance for the major annual German playwright festival.Co-organized major annual German playwright festival (“Mülheimer Theatertage”) and built website content for Theater an der Ruhr.Prepared festival organization, maintained outbound contact with press representatives and external stakeholders, wrote press releases, and compiled press kits.Supervised technical arrangements for stage settings (light and sound).

Bochum, Germany

Teaching experience in Theatre Studies.Preparing short-term and long-term lesson plans, leading discussions, organizing teaching materials, lecturing, mentoring and evaluating students.

Dortmund, Germany

Internship in stage direction for the world premiere of the opera "Wallenberg" by Erkki-Sven Tüür.Documentation of the rehearsal process, supervising technical arrangements (props, light and sound), organizing calls (notice of rehearsal), research for the program's content.

Certified Ux Designer, Ux Design

User-Centered Design Emotional and Visual Design Competitive Analysis Generative and Evaluative Research User Personas and Business.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), German Language And Literature

Dissertation: "Landvermessungen: Rolf Dieter Brinkmanns und Einar Schleefs Ortsinszenierungen auf der Bühne des 20. Jahrhunderts".

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Theatre Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Musicology, Theatre Studies, Social Psychology And Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Chor der Ruhr-Universität Bochum