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- Founded and led 2 community organizations, orchestrating 400+ events, growing to 500+ members, and managing volunteers, venues, and finances.- Initiated and developed an open-source program from MVP in Rust and SQLite to full-stack with Docker and Django REST Framework.- Created a quantum education program designed to help develop a quantum-ready workforce in CO.- Received 3 major certifications in Management & DevOps, plus 2 recertifications.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

- Spearheaded executive strategy initiatives, harmonizing organizational objectives with strategic vision, resulting in enhanced actionable directives and improved cross-departmental communication.- Championed the adoption and implementation of a hierarchical scrum system, leading to a marked increase in project transparency, efficiency, and collaborative success across departments.- Cultivated leadership excellence within the Cloud Operations team, identifying and nurturing high-potential talent, which bolstered departmental autonomy and operational efficiency. This strategic development allowed for a seamless transition to broader, impactful company-wide projects.- Played a pivotal role in AWS Enterprise Discount Plan negotiations, achieving substantial cost savings through strategic team coordination and stakeholder engagement.- Led the department through critical phases of shareholder skepticism and organizational restructuring, ensuring the continuity of key services and facilitating a smooth division during significant divestment efforts.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Continuation of ArcherDX role after acquisition

- Directed the enhancement of IT Service Management, implementing ITIL-aligned strategies that sharpened project focus for a 20-member DevOps/SRE team and introduced strategic automation, significantly reducing extraneous requests.- Led a cross-functional team to align CloudOps processes with FDA standards, facilitating seamless project execution and bolstering the company's position for a $1.4 billion acquisition.- Managed the integration of CloudOps teams post-acquisition, enhancing security and operational efficiency, and spearheading initiatives to resolve security challenges, thereby protecting cloud infrastructure.- Implemented a customized hybrid Scrum-Agile framework, improving team efficiency and ensuring compliance with biotech regulatory standards.

- Key contributor to the SRE team, ensuring the reliability of critical genomic diagnostic technology through rapid incident response and system optimization.- Initiated and led the adoption of a Scrum framework, transitioning to a structured, efficient project management approach that significantly enhanced team performance and project delivery.

- Managed AWS identity and security for critical biotech operations, ensuring stringent compliance with data protection standards.- Developed automation tools to streamline FDA approval processes, reducing potential delays and proactively addressing compliance issues, demonstrating early leadership and strategic impact within the CloudOps department.

San Diego, California, Us

- Established and led the company's new podcasting department, expanding the podcast portfolio and integrating comprehensive content strategies, thereby contributing to the company's marketing and brand development.- Implemented a business process automation initiative, significantly improving operational efficiency and customer engagement through strategic CRM tool selection and deployment.- Successfully directed a rapid publication project, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to meet stringent deadlines.

San Diego, California, Us

- Revitalized the company's podcast offerings, leading to a significant viewership increase by optimizing content distribution and enhancing user experience through strategic web development and UX design.

San Diego, Ca, Us

- Developed and executed a comprehensive programming curriculum for middle school students, covering essential software development and game design principles, thereby fostering early interest and skill development in technology.