As Horizon River's CEO, I have been instrumental in driving the company's vision, strategy, and operations to deliver cutting-edge network solutions to clients in the retail and restaurant industries. I focus on fostering a collaborative work environment, developing talent, and driving client-centric innovation to meet the evolving needs of multi-location enterprises.

I am responsible for ensuring the delivery of secure technology solutions for our clients on a global scale. Projects include:* Design and implementation of a national managed network for a large health service organization with over 1200 clinics in all 50 states* Advisory solution architect for several 1000+ location clients all migrating from on-premise Point of Sale solutions to cloud architecture. Specializing in high availability solutions to ensure high customer satisfaction during and post-conversion * Development and implementation of a next generation A/V network for an international sports themed restaurant brand with over 1200 locations worldwide* Merger and Acquisition due diligence technology analysis for several merger projects in the restaurant and health care industries* Development and planning for consolidation of several Data Centers post acquisition for a large restaurant industry client* Creation of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery plans for state entity responsible for the management of insurance policies and claims for residents of Georgia. Executed a successful test of the plan to ensure continued operations during any business interrupting events* Established and continual growth of our 24x7x365 Enterprise Service Desk providing end user technical support* Established and continual growth of our 24x7x365 Managed Network and Security Operations Center service, monitoring the security posture and availability of clients in both the retail and healthcare industries and protecting them from security threats* Creation of a product and services catalog aligned with our strategic service areas: - Strategic Consulting and Integration - Packaged Application Solutions - Information Security Consultation and Implementation Services - Data Center/Network/Cloud Infrastructure Services - Managed IT as a Service

As the founder of ASCENDx, an MBA Student & Alumni Networking Group, I aim to create a vibrant community where professionals can build stronger professional connections, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and foster lifelong friendships. This group serves as a platform for current MBA students and alumni to exchange ideas, share experiences, and collaborate on opportunities for personal and professional growth.• Establish a leadership committee focused on member growth, event planning and community outreach within the university environment• Facilitate networking opportunities for ASCENDx members to expand professional circles and explore career opportunities.• Organize events and workshops to enhance leadership and teamwork skills, empowering members to thrive in their careers.• Lead collaborative initiatives such as networking mixers and peer-mentorship programs to provide value to all members.

Leading a team of technology professionals in the development of a world class SaaS platform to support global Telemedicine practices.Responsible for developing technical strategy and managing the teams that develop, implement and support our existing customers, as well as provide support and guidance into the sales process to new clients.

Responsible for design and support of an Enterprise network integrating new technologies into an existing infrastructure.

Responsible for providing secure architectural solutions for enterprise network connectivity with the leading provider of Financial Services and Electronic Bill Payment services in the United States.