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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.
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.
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.
Post Graduate Business Studies
Artificial Intellegence & Machine Learning
University of Texas at Austin
McCombs School of Business
(Expected May 2024)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Issued: June 2023 - Valid Through: June 2026
Certified ScrumMaster®
ScrumAlliance
Issued: May 2023 - Valid Through: May 2025
MGR360 Management Certification
MGR360
Issued: December 2020 - No Expiration
Capital Access Series PerfectPitch™
e2i.Academy / Keiretsu Forum Academy
Issued: June 2012 - No Expiration
Bachelor of Arts
Communication Studies
California State University, Northridge
May 2000
Skills Summary
Technical Proficiency
Providing deep insights into the architectural descision of a project, optimizing the codebase and introducing cutting-edge technologies and tools to enhance product performance at scale.
Strategic Thinking
Envisioning and implementing a long-term technological roadmap that aligns with the company's business goals while anticipating industry shifts and potential challenges.
Team Leadership
Fostering a collaborative environment, mentoring junior developers, resolving team conflicts effectively, and ensuring that each team member has the resources and support needed to succeed in their roles.
Operational Efficiency
Streamlining development processes, implementing automated workflows, and ensuring projects are delivered on time with optimal resource utilization.
Change Management
Effectively guiding the team through a transition to a new development methodology, ensuring smooth adaptation while mitigating disruptions and resistance.
Budgeting & Resource Allocation
strategically distributing funds to high-impact projects, ensuring optimal personnel placement, and making cost-effective decisions on tooling and infrastructure investments.