About Me

Thank you for visiting Techization.com.  Techization is a blog about the latest in technology news and trends.   I have provided some information about myself below.

My name is Matthew L. Kaskavitch and I’m a 23 year-old undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin – Stout in Menomonie, WI.  I’m studying Information Communication Technologies with a media technology emphasis.  I grew up in a small city of 100,000 people located in central Wisconsin called Wausau. (Yes, the city from the insurance commercials)  I graduated from D.C. Everest Senior High School in 2004.

When I arrived at UW-Stout I knew that I wanted to make an impact before I left.  Three months into my schooling I teamed up with another ICT student and we founded a web 2.0 social media news organization called StoutMedia.  I became the vice president and held that position for a year and a half.  The organization still thrives as of today and works with a $40,000 dollar budget.  It is very rewarding seeing something I started flourish, especially as new and societal shifting as new media is.

StoutMedia really opened many doors for me.  I was hired as a web consultant/programmer for the University, I was invited to participate in a ‘invite only’ visioning session for UW-Stout and have given many presentations to our Universities Chancellor, Charles W. Sorensen, on how we can shape technology here at Stout.  I currently sit on our social networking committee which looks to investigate how we can leverage that trend to help various University departments.  I also founded and currently oversee a student web developer committee.  The committee consists of all students who work in any fashion on University web pages in any department on campus.

When I’m not blogging here, you might find me working/hanging around a sport which I truly enjoy, ice hockey.  I work in our Sports Information Department here on campus and produce/broadcast play-by-play commentary for our men’s hockey team.  Our broadcasts are streamed over the Internet live and cater to hundreds of viewers per game.  I really enjoy what I do in that office and keep pushing forward to advance the technologies in those broadcasts.

What Others Are Saying

“Matt is a student who has applied his learning; the results of which were truly innovative. Matt is one of those students that has distinguished himself with creativity and out of the box thinking.”

Phil Lyons, Assistant Vice Chancellor, University of Wisconsin – Stout

““Matt is on the forefront of Web 2.0 issues and solutions. As a result of his practical advice and innovative ideas, he has helped me put social media tools to better use.”

- Laura Short, Executive Director of Main Street Menomonie, Menomonie, WI

““Matt is a forward-thinking man, with a tremendous understanding of social networking and media sites, and an eagerness to help apply those for the University of Wisconsin-Stout.”

- David Williams, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, University of Wisconsin – Stout

“Matt Kaskavitch is an extremely hard worker, a self-starter, and an exceptional student.”

- Dennis Shaw, Asst. to Asst Vice Chancellor for Student Life, University of Wisconsin – Stout

Do I look familiar?

Seen on…

• WSAW-TV’s ‘Tech @ 10′ Segment
• CNN Headline News
• VolumeOne Magazine
• Spinning Indie
• WEAU-TV 13
• Dunn County News (DunnConnect)
• University of Wisconsin – Stout News

If you want to find about more about me, you can check out my personal website:  MattKaskavitch.com

Want to book me for a speaking engagement or to be a panelist?  Go here!

There you will find my portfolio, resume and more!

E-mail me at:   kaskavitchm  [at] uwstout dot edu

Call me directly at:  715.203.4342