Senior leader with extensive experience building and scaling technology teams, cloud infrastructure, and consumer-facing applications. A wealth of experience in software engineering, AI, and machine learning automation practices, I am passionate about servant leadership, emerging technologies, and creating secure, reliable systems that deliver exceptional user experiences.
Leading digital web mortgage experiences from top of funnel through origination.
Led a team of senior leaders in five business-critical areas: Cloud Infrastructure & Security, Marketing Automation Platforms, Backoffice/CRM, Integrations, and Support Services. Organization of 80+ team members throughout the United States and Canada. Developed org chart, hiring plan, and philosophies, then built the teams through hiring and development. Served as management lead for all Internal Audit, Compliance, and Privacy initiatives. Mentored multiple team members to become servant-driven leaders.
Led teams responsible for cloud infrastructure, quality engineering, information security, and enterprise service bus. Built mature security practice with SDLC standards, SAST/DAST tools, and incident response. Implemented cloud-first solutions including GitHub Actions, Terraform Cloud, and AWS ECS. Led NOC operations and uptime monitoring for all applications.
Selected as Newminder of the Year (2017, 2018). Led team of three technical delivery personnel supporting ten client accounts. Served as client CTO managing technology budgets, security monitoring, and compliance implementations including HIPAA. Managed client network infrastructure and Meraki configurations for locations throughout North America.
Developed and instructed technology courses covering computer science and college readiness. Implemented GSuite for Education and managed Chromebook fleet. Handled helpdesk support for 300 students and 60 staff. Managed network security, IT systems, and coordinated USAC e-Rate funding.
Beyond technology leadership, I'm deeply committed to community engagement and the arts. I serve on the Board of Trustees for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, supporting fundraising and community engagement initiatives.
In 2017, I co-founded Prideraiser, an international coalition of independent soccer supporters that raises money for local LGBTQ+ charities. Since founding, we've raised over $1.2 million to support these vital organizations.
As a first-generation college student myself, I'm passionate about opening doors for others with a similar experience. I volunteer as an advisor through CareerSpring, supporting first-gen students as they navigate their journeys both during, and after, their college experiences.
I enjoy exploring the intersection of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and machine learning, with practical applications in engineering and business. My passion is to ensure positive, ethical impact on my local communities to ensure everyone is benefiting from technological innovation. Leave the world a better place than you found it. Love wins.
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Dad. Runner. Engineer. Lifelong Learner. Writing about AI, baseball, music, and the art of leading well. With Love from Detroit.