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Orchestrated the successful implementation of the RespondLocal software in disaster response efforts across four distinct geographical regions, resulting in a significant increase in community resilience and generating over $1.5M in grant and enterprise revenue.- Facilitated growth of the organization through the recruitment and onboarding of four full-time and eight part-time staff members, enhancing software development, data analysis, and project management capabilities.- Conducted long-term strategic planning leading to development of long term organizational and product roadmap, enabling the team to onboard 200 new organizations in three new geographies, responding to a variety of humanitarian crises.

Pioneered development and successful launch of RespondLocal Software by leveraging a blend of product and business expertise, enabling 700 global organizations to utilize software to deliver over $25M worth of humanitarian aid to those in need.- Led 0-1 product strategy and development for the RespondLocal Software. while implementing improved product processes to increase team efficiency and effectiveness. Launched software in 11 countries. Managed a cross-functional team of 9.- Orchestrated design and implementation of map-based interface, enabling users to more easily respond to crises in specific geographic locations. This new feature led to a 50% increase in aid matched.- Led planning and development of cutting-edge reporting system, resulting in the RespondLocal software functioning as a full-scope crisis coordination and reporting tool, enabling major private sector organizations to rapidly match more than $4m in aid.- Conducted user research and design workshops across the globe, leading to the development of RespondLocal Mobile, a mobile native application implemented to enable responders in low-to-no connectivity contexts to utilize the RespondLocal software. Aid workers saw a 50% increase in the time efficiency of recording grassroots data.

Enabled development of robust proof-of-concept software by spearheading ideation and conceptual design of LunaYou software, strategically leveraging thorough product and user research.- Facilitated generation of well-defined launch strategy, ensuring smooth and impactful introduction of software to market, while fostering alignment and buy-in from key stakeholders.- Promoted informed decision-making by crafting a comprehensive plan for initial alpha test of LunaYou software, harnessing insights gathered from strategic workshops with diverse stakeholders.

The Wind

Greater New York City Area

Managed a cross functional team of 7, leading the development and delivery of proof of concept software platforms and innovative blockchain use cases, resulting in increased organizational reputation and industry recognition.- Orchestrated team expansion efforts, scaling workforce from one to a highly collaborative team of seven, fostering innovation and enabling successful execution of complex projects with enhanced efficiency and throughput.- Crafted robust and sustainable business development pipeline, generating over $750K in enterprise revenue and fostering steady stream of valuable opportunities for continued success.- Steered development and field testing of five cutting-edge proof-of-concept Web3 software products and seamlessly transitioned solutions to clients upon project completion.

Boston

Brussels Area, Belgium

Greater Boston Area

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), International Relations And Affairs

International Baccalaureate