Summary
Michael Santiago is a founder and creative technologist with 11 years of experience building brand-forward websites and digital products for faith-based organizations, authors, speakers, and nonprofits. He blends software development skills with graphic design and illustration to deliver strategic web, branding, and marketing solutions that increase reach and revenue. Based in Orlando, he runs Arising Co and has a background as a Web Focus Developer at Siemens, bringing enterprise-level discipline to small organizations and ministries. Michael’s work often pairs technical problem-solving—HTML5/CSS3, Joomla migrations and bug fixes—with visual storytelling, so clients get both reliable functionality and compelling aesthetics. Rooted in faith-driven service, he frequently donates time and expertise to help ministries thrive online. His uncommon mix of illustration practice and applied software development gives him an edge in crafting emotionally resonant digital experiences.
11 years of coding experience