Michael started Byte Studios in Milwaukee in 1998 to do what he loved the most: design and programming. In 15 years, he's led Byte to work with brands including Sephora, Givaudan and Diagio/Jose Cuervo.

While at Byte, Michael opened The National, an award-winning, local, sustainable and organic restaurant two doors down from the Studios. He subsequently sold it for $100 to one of Milwaukee's most promising chefs. It made the news. In Canada. And the UK.

As a member of Byte's team, Jen is always learning new skills, and challenging herself while strengthening her talents. You can think of her as a hybrid, having an eye for design and detail, as well as having a mind full of solutions to developer obstacles.

Outside of Byte you can find Jen concocting and perfecting beer recipes that she home-brews, observing beer fermentation, running, biking, traveling and hanging out with her cats.

This is Alie. Alie recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee with a degree in information-technology management.

She enjoys the challenges and problem-solving of web development, and is learning a lot, including the whole ‘patience is a virtue' thing. She really enjoys the entire process of the work, and is excited about expanding her knowledge and skill set.

Matt has been helping people make sense of business needs and technology for more than 15 years. As the chief project manager, Matt is responsible for coordinating with the design and developer teams to make sure that clients get great results on time.

He has been managing software projects since 2004, and is familiar with several project methodologies including waterfall, agile and lean process methods.

Sam's fascination with system-building is to blame for the big nerd she's turned out to be. What started with inventing her own childhood boardgames & customizing her Neopets webpage quickly escalated into playing tabletop roleplaying games and starting a career in web design.

After graduating from UW-Milwaukee with a BFA in graphic design in 2012, she went straight to work as a user interface designer at a software company. 

Adam specializes in building connections between data and the web.  He is responsible for creating websites which utilize highly functional search engines, APIs, and interfaces that connect it all.

Adam's strengths are in strong, yet simple, user interfaces that are fully optimized in terms of speed and efficiency. Every database built is planned out for maximum efficiency, and minimal complexity.  He keeps every application in mind so it's pleasant for clients to manage, and for the users to experience.

Steven's interest in web development grew from his time spent as a co-owner/musician in an indie pop band called The Silver Heart Club.

They independently composed, recorded, and released a full length album, booked shows, and designed all of their own merchandise. 

On top of the duties of writing, performing, and selling their music, they managed and maintained all varieties of social media platforms, as well as developing and launching their own website. 

Mokey's background in interactive media meows for itself, she's been involved as both account executive and human resources at Byte for as many years as she has paws.

Mokey's strengths include a discerning taste in both design and tuna. She's great at communicating her taste decisions in a way that both clients and staff understand, and if a design isn't up to her level of quality, she'll let you know her disapproval by burying it with the things on your desk.