Who We Are
Our services are guided and performed by a collaborative network of professionals with well-rounded contemporary skills, senior-level experience, and complementary specializations.
Jason Summerfield, MSW
Internet Strategy & Web Development
As the principal and founder of Human Service solutions, Jason works closely with all clients and project team members to develop the overall vision and strategy for each project.
Jason brings a unique combination of skills and experience to HSS as a web development professional with a background in clinical social work and the behavioral sciences. Jason oversees all phases of web development and Internet marketing projects, including information architecture, interface design, content management and search engine optimization (SEO).
Jason works directly with other project team members to ensure that each client's web presence meets unique goals while reinforcing a consistent message and brand identity across media. By combining creative delivery with solid research-based tactics Jason is able to guide clients toward lasting mission-based outcomes.
Mr. Summerfield began his web development career working as a core team member for two of the first nationally successful online retail businesses, later acquired by a Fortune 500 company. Since then, Jason has gone on to help senior management teams for organizations of all types successfully build and market effective websites to meet unique challenges.
Jason earned his MSW from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, and completed his BA Phi Beta Kappa with Distinction in Psychology at Boston University.
Jared Joven
Interface Development, Accessibility & Usability Specialist
Jared specializes in optimizing the user experience by designing and implementing sites with a focus on information architecture, accessibility, and adherence to industry standards and best coding practices using cascading stylesheets (CSS) and W3C-compliant XHTML.
A talented and innovative web developer, Jared has worked on projects for agencies and institutions such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), Harvard University, MIT, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Department of Labor (DOL), SalesForce, Goodwin Procter, the United Kingdom's Ministry of Justice, and other clients, both national and international.
Sean Dempsey
Content Management & Web Application Specialist
An accomplished programmer and web development professional, Sean specializes in the development and implementation of content management solutions and custom web applications. Sean has worked hands-on with dozens of New England businesses and non-profits to meet unique challenges with contemporary web technologies including PHP, mySQL, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, and AJAX.
Sean is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems as well as a minor in Computer Science. He is currently working towards his Masters Degree in Business Administration at the University of New Hampshire.
Kihwa Kang
Web Designer & Web Development Specialist
Kihwa is a web designer with a flair for blending creative aesthetics with contemporary best practices for usability and accessibility. She is also well-adept at creating goal-oriented interfaces that achieve results while reinforcing a strategic brand identity.
Ms. Kang has worked on projects for a diverse clientele, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), the Department of Labor (DOL), Lycos, Inc., University of Vermont, as well as private business clients. Her experience in a variety of complementary areas enables her to play key roles in projects throughout the web development process – from conception to design and deployment.
Kihwa holds a B.S. in Business Administration at the University of Vermont.
Greg Robertson
Marketing & Branding Specialist
Although best known in the marketing field for his commercial work with major marketers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Michelin, PepsiCo, Pizza Hut, and Virgin Megastores, over his nearly 20 years in the business Greg Robertson's writing, concept development, and strategic programs have also frequently been directed toward aiding social causes. For children's advocates, the elderly, animal services, and a range of health concerns, he has developed insightful, empathetic, and strategically creative campaigns that have proven their abilities to gather volunteers, raise funds, and clarify purpose.
For causes designed to change societal attitudes—from promoting tolerance in the face of terrorism to fighting drunk driving, smoking, and child abuse—Greg has a proven ability to grab attention while educating in an intelligent, startling, and even amusing manner that makes people want to remember and repeat the messages.
Having proven his gift for provocative, insightful, and memorable writing with commercial ventures, Greg has also proven that he is more than pleased to apply that gift to the support of important causes.
Michael Hessling
Content Management & Development
Michael Hessling has over 10 years of hands-on web coding experience, including complex high-traffic government websites and development of small business applications. Michael specializes in W3C web standards based coding, utilizing semantic markup for structure, advanced CSS for presentation, unobtrusive DOM scripting for behavior and WAI guidelines for accessibility.
Michael specializes in implementation of ExpressionEngine (a robust PHP/MySQL-based content management system), and has strong front-end development skills in HTML, XHTML and CSS, as well as proficiency with DOM, JavaScript, and experience with PHP, XML, XSLT, ColdFusion, Ruby on Rails and Flash.
Michael holds a BA in Physics from Pomona College, and a Master’s degree in Resource Economics and Policy fromDuke University.
Al Shaw, MBA
Database & Programming Specialist
Al has been developing websites since 1994 and is a back-end service specialist for Human Service solutions. He has advanced knowledge of SQL Server 7.0/2000, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, VBScript, Microsoft Access, and several e-commerce software packages. Clients Al has worked with include Oprah Magazine, Warner Brothers recording artists Barenaked Ladies, and the National Association of Social Workers, Massachusetts and Virginia Chapters.
Al has been a partner at Skeey Interactive since 2000. Prior to that, he worked as a Technical Team Lead for NewVantage, Inc. and as a Systems Analyst for AMR Research. Al holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Bryant College and a Master's Degree in Management Information Systems from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota.
Ben Mahala
Database and Programming Specialist
Ben Mahala has been working as a web developer and programmer for over 7 years and has worked on projects ranging from large corporate websites to specialty business applications.
Ben has extensive experience with industry standard .Net programming, as well as Ruby on Rails, Perl, and Java. Experienced with several leading database platforms including Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL, Ben is able to employ flexible solutions to meet unique client technology needs.
Ben graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BS in Information and Decision Science, with additional education in project management, software development, and computer science.
Rebecca Pineault
Graphic Designer & User Interface Specialist
Rebecca Pineault has been working in the field of design and marketing for over seven years. A believer of result-driven design she has developed world wide marketing campaigns and branding for the computer back-up giant American Power Conversion, as well as website interface designs for Siemens, Fidelity, and CIBC Worldmarkets.
In addition to experience in the corporate world, Rebecca also has experience working closely with nonprofit clients such as The Girls Coalition of Greater Boston, Side by Side, Inc., and the YMCA to effectively promote their message and mission on the Internet. Rebecca has a flair for helping organizations of all sizes maximize results within their resources.
Rebecca holds a BA in Photographic and Electronic Imaging from UMass Dartmouth.
William Smith, MA
Developer, DBA, Systems Administrator
Will has been developing web applications and websites since 1998. Will has extensive experience in web application development for the Microsoft platform, including the .Net Framework, VB.Net, C#, VB and VBScript. Will is also an expert in HTML, CSS, XML, XHTML, XSLT, RSS, Podcasting, and Jscript/Javascript scripting. As a DBA, Will has 7 years experience with Microsoft SQL Server (7 and 2000) and MySql. As a Systems Administrator, Will has managed Web server environments using Windows NT, 2000 and 2003.
Through his work with WBUR in Boston Will has been a developer and technical advisor for many projects, including online streaming, podcasting, Content Management Systems, Blogging, WBUR's family of websites, and web hosting solutions.
Will holds a Masters degree in psychology from Boston University, and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a BA from Penn State.
Brian T. Flynn, MCSE, CNA
Networking & Hardware Technician
Brian Flynn is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (TCP/IP & IIS Elect), CNA-Certified Novell Administrator, and holds a Certificate in Network Engineering & Management. Brian specializes in the installation, administration, and troubleshooting of Microsoft Operating Systems and software. He is also experienced in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting hardware components, and peripherals.
Brian has led instruction and tech support for Corporate Computer Services, and is an associate computer engineer for the Social Law Library.