Marianne Sweeny has been an information architect for nearly a decade, and is now an expert in search optimization. Her focus is on information behavior, navigation of information environments, and making searches work better for users.

Ms. Sweeny holds a Masters of Library and Information Science degree as well as certificate degrees in Software Product Management and Content Management Systems from the University of Washington. She worked for Microsoft for seven years as a Web producer, which helped her gain further insight into technology and information management fields.

Before transitioning into the technology field, Ms. Sweeny was a development executive in the entertainment industry, acquiring, managing, and developing feature film and television projects. As a development executive, she was in charge of content acquisition, production, personnel and client relationship management, presentation design, research, writing, and editorial aspects of her projects.

Ms. Sweeny is a member of the Information Architecture Institute, Content Management Professionals, and the American Society for Information Science and Technology.

For more information and a portfolio of Ms. Sweeney's work, please visit Daedalus Information Systems.