Summary
Michael Abreu is a seasoned digital imaging technician with over a decade of hands-on experience in print production, color correction, and pre-press workflows. Based in Chicago, he combines a BFA in Computer Graphics with deep proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, HTML, and CSS to deliver precise, print-ready assets and variable data campaigns. He has progressed from production artist roles to managing graphics departments and shop operations, overseeing equipment maintenance, procurement, and production scheduling to improve throughput and cost efficiency. Michael’s background includes integrating basic SQL and JavaScript into marketing workflows and building HTML templates for dynamic email and direct mail projects, reflecting a practical blend of creative and technical skills. Colleagues rely on him for tight deadline execution, workflow design, and training production teams on pre-press best practices. He brings a pragmatic, production-first mindset that turns complex client specifications and big-data personalization into clean, manufacturable print solutions.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
BFA, Computer Graphics, BFA, Computer Graphics at New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury