Todd O’Neill

Murfreesboro, TN, USA
(Relocating to the Republic of Ireland 2027)
LinkedIn: toddoneill

Summary

Digital transformation and technology strategy leader with 30+ years spanning enterprise UX/content systems, AI adoption and governance, and organizational capability building. Track record spans a Fortune 200 financial services firm, an international professional association, and 15 years leading applied technology curriculum and emerging-media programs in higher education.

Consistent pattern across every role: leading technology adoption, building stakeholder buy-in, and developing the people who must use the systems once they’re live.

Core Competencies

Experience

Professor Emeritus, Interactive Media: Middle Tennessee State University (2026–Present)

Associate Professor, Interactive Media: Middle Tennessee State University (2019–2026)

Founding member of the institution’s AI Initiatives group (2022–Present); developed and delivered AI literacy, ethics, and adoption curriculum for faculty and student stakeholders, positioning the college as an early adopter of responsible AI practice.
Selected as a contributing member to the university’s Strategic Plan 2026 Community Engagement Pillar (2023–2025), working cross-functionally on institutional strategy tied to external stakeholder and industry engagement.

Assistant Professor, Interactive Media Program Coordinator: Middle Tennessee State University (2012–2019)

Coordinated the Interactive Media degree program’s curriculum planning, student recruitment, and industry-facing partnerships as Program Coordinator (2012–2019).
Led design and delivery of applied technology curriculum covering UX design, interactive media, and emerging-technology adoption (AR, 360/immersive media), translating fast-moving technical concepts into practical skills for a non-technical audience.

Managing Director: DoingMedia (2007–2012)

Provided digital content strategy, media production, and technology training services to small businesses and non-profit clients, translating enterprise-grade digital practices for resource-constrained organizations.

Founding Partner: C4 Workspace, San Antonio, TX (2009–2011)

Founded and grew San Antonio’s first coworking space, building a member community of startups, consultants, and independent creative professionals from zero.

Senior Business Analyst: USAA, San Antonio, TX (2006–2007)

Led strategy, requirements, and implementation for an enterprise search engine (FAST Search) and web content management system (Documentum) at a Fortune 200 financial services firm.
Owned the operational plan and ongoing operations for both platforms post-launch.

Web Producer: USAA, San Antonio, TX (1998–2006)

Served as interaction design lead and subject matter expert on enterprise software acquisitions spanning web content management and enterprise search.
Produced an award-winning public-facing website (Silver Spur Award, Texas Public Relations Association, 2000; Outstanding Achievement, Texas Interactive Multimedia Awards, 2000).

President: Media Communications Association-International (MCA-I) (2000–2001)

Led professional staff and volunteers of a 5,000+ member international association through an 18-month financial recovery, reducing organizational debt 70% (from $250,000 to $65,000) through fiscal strategy and budget management.
Previously served as Vice-President (1998–1999) and Regional Vice-President (1996–1998).

Earlier Career (1982–1998)

Corporate video production and CD-ROM/multimedia producer roles, including Graphix Zone (Irvine, CA), Video Solutions (owner, Anaheim, CA), and Automatic Data Processing (Roseland, NJ). Full details available on request.

Recognition

Patents

Systems and methods for publishing profiled content, US 9870427 · Issued Jan 16, 2018
Systems and Methods for Publishing Profiled Content, US 8805883 · Issued Aug 12, 2014

Project Awards

Producer / Designer, “MTSU College of Media and Entertainment Wall of Fame interactive display”
- CINDY Award – Silver Award, Public Service and Information, International Association of Audio-Visual Communicators – October 2017
- Best of Competition Award – Interactive Media and Emerging Technology (Faculty) – Solo Category – Broadcast Education Association – April 2017
- Hermes Creative Awards – Gold Winner 2017
Producer / Interaction Designer, “USAA Educational Foundation website”
- Silver Spur – 2000 – Texas Public Relations Association
- Outstanding Achievement (Public Service) – 2000 Texas Interactive Multimedia Awards – Austin Area Multimedia Association
Project Manager – The Graphix Zone, “ExplorUs Electronic Software Shop e-commerce consumer CD-ROM”
- Finalist – 1995 EMMA Awards
Producer / Director – The Toro Co. “570Z Sprinkler Introduction – Ground Maneuvers direct response video”
- Silver Angel (Sales/Marketing) – 1993 ITVA-LA/OC Video Festival
- Award of Achievement – 1994 International Technical Video Competition – Society for Technical Communications
Writer – Calsonic Video Productions, “Arizona Test Center Promo video”
- Gold Angel Award (Sales & Marketing) 1994 ITVA-LA/OC Video Festival
Writer – Gold Standard Enterprises, “Parkwest Development Promo video”
- 1992 Telly Award
Director / Assistant Producer – TRW Information Systems, “Gold Report Marketing Video”
- Silver Angel (Sales/Marketing) – 1990 ITVA-LA Video Festival

Professional Awards

Professor Emerita, Middle Tennessee State University – 2026
Middle Tennessee State University Career Influencer Award – 2024
Middle Tennessee State University Faculty That Makes a Difference Award – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Middle Tennessee State University Faculty Fellow – 2014
MCA-I Chuck Webb Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service – 2005

Education

M.S., Television/Radio: Brooklyn College, CUNY (1983): NFQ Level 9
B.A., Communications: William Paterson University (1980)

Professional Affiliations

Broadcast Education Association (2016–Present) – Interactive Media and Emerging Technology Student Festival of Media Chair
Nashville User Experience Meetup
Nashville Podcasting Meetup
Nashville Product Management Meetup

Community & Industry Engagement

Member, Murfreesboro Technology Council (2023–2025)
Executive Board, Craft Content Nashville (2016–2021)
Content Capture Chair, WordCamp Nashville (2015–2017) and BarCamp Nashville (2012–2015)