Steve Ellis
About Steve Ellis
Steve Ellis is a Digital Library Developer currently working at the University of Colorado. He has extensive experience in digital library technologies, having held various roles in organizations such as Change Sciences, SoundingBox, and Penn State University.
Current Role at University of Colorado
Steve Ellis serves as a Digital Library Developer at the University of Colorado. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and enhancement of digital library services. His work involves utilizing modern technologies to improve access to digital resources for students and faculty.
Previous Experience in Digital Development
Prior to his current role, Steve Ellis worked at several organizations in various capacities. He was a User Researcher at Change Sciences from 2000 to 2008, and later served as Lead Developer at SoundingBox from 2015 to 2021. His experience also includes roles at Knowledge Strategies Inc and Penn State University, where he focused on electronic text and library services.
Educational Background
Steve Ellis earned a Master's degree from Rutgers School of Communication and Information. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics from New York University. His academic background supports his expertise in digital library development and user experience.
Contributions to FOLIO Project
As a member of the Core Platform team for the FOLIO project, Steve Ellis focuses on core FOLIO technologies. He is involved in the data migration process for the University Libraries' FOLIO implementation. FOLIO is an open-source microservices application that is gaining traction among large academic libraries.
Career Timeline and Development
Steve Ellis has a diverse career spanning over two decades in digital library development and user experience. His career began at Penn State University as an Electronic Text Librarian, followed by roles at Change Sciences and Knowledge Strategies Inc. He transitioned to SoundingBox and ultimately joined the University of Colorado, where he continues to advance digital library initiatives.