Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
SYNQY Corporation | Austin, TX / Pleasant Hill, CA
2012 - Present
SYNQY is an innovator in Retail Media, delivering dynamically-matched promotional video and media content to products across the retail network. Delivering 10x+ Return on Spend.
- Developed and successfully launched innovative consumer-facing web products that helped brand owners control their message across retail channels that they don't own.
- Recruited, hired, and led multiple high-performing engineering teams, and developed engineering managers, helping them improve their skills and grow their careers.
- Implemented Agile, DevOps, and best practices in software engineering, improving productivity, reducing time-to-market, and improving code quality and testing.
- Used a data-driven approach to make product development and strategic decisions, leading to improved user experiences and business outcomes.
- Evolved the technology stack, tools, and procedures to solve consumer pain points and improve the overall technology infrastructure of the company.
- Opened an Austin office to optimize leadership and better manage engineering teams.
- Lead through the challenges of scaling, both in terms of user growth and team growth.
- Successfully secured funding for the startup, demonstrating the ability to sell the vision and strategy of the company to investors.
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Mentor, Managing Member
Red Poppy Ventures | Georgetown, TX
2019 - Present
Red Poppy Ventures is a virtual incubator, empowering start-up businesses to meet their full potential through mentoring, investment, technology and business support.
- Developed business, gathered requirements, architected and staffed the development and delivery of over 200 enterprise and government software projects.
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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Sequoia Technologies | Pleasant Hill, CA / Indianapolis, IN
2010 - 2014
Sequoia Technologies built a scalable internet marketing process and platform to promote and support local Carrier Corporation affiliated HVAC Dealers throughout the country.
- Lead the development of strategic partnerships with Carrier corporation and customers, driving business growth and customer satisfaction.
- Set the technology strategy of the company, selecting the right tools, technologies, and architectures to support the company's goals.
- Invented syndication technology that grew customer base by 3,000+ B2B customers, and supported the successful recapitalization and acquisition of the company.
Director, Professional Services
Tachometry Corporation | Walnut Creek, CA
2003 - 2010
Tachometry was a boutique professional services company, providing custom enterprise integration and development for many of the most recognizable Bay Area companies.
- Developed business, gathered requirements, architected and staffed the development and delivery of over 200 enterprise and government software projects.
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Post Graduate Business Studies
Artificial Intellegence & Machine Learning
University of Texas at Austin
McCombs School of Business
(Expected May 2024)
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Issued: June 2023 - Valid Through: June 2026
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Certified ScrumMaster®
ScrumAlliance
Issued: May 2023 - Valid Through: May 2025
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MGR360 Management Certification
MGR360
Issued: December 2020 - No Expiration
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Capital Access Series PerfectPitch™
e2i.Academy / Keiretsu Forum Academy
Issued: June 2012 - No Expiration
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Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies
California State University, Northridge
May 2000
Skills Summary
Strategic Technology Leadership
Spearheading technological strategy and vision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and innovative customer solutions.
High-Impact Global Team Development
Recruiting, developing, and leading high-performing global engineering teams and management personnel, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Agile Engineering &
DevOps Expertise
Implementing and optimizing Agile Engineering and DevOps practices, significantly enhancing product quality, team productivity, and time-to-market efficiency.
Consumer-Centric
Product Development
Steering the development of innovative consumer-focused products, leveraging a data-informed approach to enhance user experiences and generate positive business outcomes.
Digital Transformation &
Adaptive Technology
Evolving technology stacks, tools, and procedures to address consumer pain points, ensuring continuous improvement of the overall technology infrastructure.
Strategic Partnership Development
Establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships, fostering synergies that drive business growth, customer satisfaction, and market expansion.