Summary
Steve Koehler is a creative technology specialist and owner with 13 years of hands-on experience building and operating 3D printing services and maker-space technologies. At Illinois State University he launched and manages a full 3D print service and small print farm, overseeing everything from slicing and machine maintenance (notably Lulzbot and Prusa FDM) to post-processing and parts replacement. He also designs functional 3D products for campus use and retail, maintains BYOD collaboration stations, and develops digital signage and touchscreen kiosks to improve user engagement. Comfortable in front-end web technologies, Steve combines JavaScript (with and without jQuery) and CSS to create interactive features and has built conversion and media workflows for staff and student services. His background in print production and media development gives him a practical edge in turning digital designs into reliable physical outputs. Based in Normal, Illinois, he pairs maker-focused entrepreneurship with institutional service delivery and a knack for practical, maintainable solutions.
13 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Associates, Arts, Associates, Arts at Illinois Valley Community College
Baccalaureate, Arts Technology, Baccalaureate, Arts Technology at Illinois State University