Scott Horvath
About Scott Horvath
Scott Horvath is a Drupal Product Manager at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Huntersville, North Carolina, where he has worked since 2020. Previously, he served as the Bureau Social Media Lead at USGS for 16 years and has experience as a web developer at Fannie Mae.
Current Role at U.S. Geological Survey
Scott Horvath serves as the Drupal Product Manager at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2020. In this role, he manages high-profile content areas on USGS.gov, including photos, audio, and video, ensuring that they are accessible within the Drupal content management system. His responsibilities also include coordinating the implementation of social media tools to enhance communication with government personnel and the public, while ensuring compliance with privacy and records management policies.
Previous Experience at U.S. Geological Survey
Before his current position, Scott Horvath worked at the U.S. Geological Survey as the Bureau Social Media Lead from 2004 to 2020. During this time, he developed and conducted training workshops on best practices and video 'how-tos' for web-based communications. He advised on public and media reactions to web-based content, focusing on enhancing the agency's social media efforts. His participation in government and social media committees supported the use of web and social media for increased organizational transparency.
Work History at Fannie Mae
Scott Horvath's career includes a brief tenure as a Web Developer at Fannie Mae from 1999 to 2000. He worked in this role for six months, contributing to web development projects during his time there.
Educational Background
Scott Horvath studied at George Mason University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from 1993 to 1998. He also achieved the CIW Associate certification from Certified Internet Webmaster in 2004. His educational background supports his expertise in web-based communications and social media management.