Overview:Led Chi'Va™, a trademarked AI-powered SaaS platform, as a multi-disciplinary executive and hands-on engineer. Spearheaded innovative solutions to improve behavioral health care efficiency and outcomes, addressing challenges like revenue retention, operational strain, and ROI optimization.Key Achievements:Leadership & Strategy:Defined and executed Chi'Va's vision to transform behavioral health care through advanced AI/ML integration.Directed product development, aligning with evidence-based methodologies and market needs.Built operational frameworks for scalable AI-driven healthcare solutions.Technology Development:Architected and implemented the core SaaS platform with robust, scalable infrastructure.Designed and deployed AI/ML models to optimize workflows and treatment outcomes.Integrated machine learning for personalized, trauma-responsive EMDR therapy delivery.Product Innovation:Managed the product lifecycle, refining offerings based on stakeholder feedback.Delivered features addressing ROI tracking and operational analytics for healthcare managers.Created user-friendly interfaces to reduce adoption barriers for providers.Revenue Impact:Increased client revenue retention through automation and predictive analytics.Enhanced ROI by improving operational efficiency and care delivery outcomes.Technologies & Tools:Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, AWS, ReactJS, Next.js, Node.js, PostgreSQLCore Competencies:Strategic leadership, AI/ML engineering, SaaS development, product management, healthcare technology, operational efficiency.Key Result:Positioned Chi'Va™ as a leader in trauma-responsive AI-driven behavioral health solutions, driving measurable improvements in provider outcomes and operational performance.

Spearheaded the strategic development and execution of innovative media products, focusing on creating impactful content for underrepresented audiences. My approach combined a deep understanding of our target demographic — families involved in unschooling and alternative education — with cutting-edge AI integration to shape an AI-first business strategy across both B2B and B2C product lines.My role extends beyond strategy formulation; it involved hands-on involvement in the creation and curation of content that resonates deeply with our audience. This includes:- Research-Driven Content Development: Conducting thorough research to intricately understand the needs and preferences of families in the unschooling and alternative education spaces, informing our content creation process.- AI-Driven Strategy Implementation: Seamlessly integrating AI strategy and best practices to enhance content personalization and delivery, ensuring our offerings are not only relevant but also ahead of the curve.- Diverse Media Portfolio: Successfully published "Unschool Discoveries: Venturing into the Unknown," a children’s picture book designed to engage young minds with innovative storytelling. Additionally, I launched the "Unschool Pages of Our Lives" podcast and the "Unschool Pages" newsletter, expanding our reach and deepening our engagement with the community.- Ongoing Production: Overseeing the production of two-level early readers and a graphic chapter book, expanding our repertoire and commitment to providing diverse, engaging educational resources.At the heart of my role is the commitment to creating and positioning content that not only informs and entertains but also empowers our audience, leveraging multimedia platforms to tell stories that matter.

At Quantum Innovation Advisors (formerly Damn Digital Studios), I have spearheaded digital transformation projects, integrating strategic frameworks with cutting-edge SaaS development and AI/ML technologies. My expertise includes building AI-powered solutions like LLM agents, utilizing Python and AWS Lambda to streamline business operations—from week-long manual processes to instant quoting systems powered by Lambda and DynamoDB, driving significant B2B sales growth.Most recently, I completed six strategy certifications with a focus on AI prompting and began my journey toward AWS Cloud and AI/ML certifications. Leveraging these skills, I am developing Chi'Va, a HealthTech SaaS platform that integrates Python-based model fine-tuning, custom dataset training, and a robust frontend stack (Next.js, React, Node.js, Tailwind). My work reflects a commitment to innovation, scalability, and transforming ideas into impactful, technology-driven solutions.Currently partnering with early-stage startups to develop prototypes and scale SaaS MVPs into robust, production-grade platforms, leveraging expertise in AI/ML integration, scalable architectures, and user-centric design.

Guided by Agile principles and PI planning expertise, I led the development of a $3.1M seed-funded FinTech SaaS MVP, launched within six months. Directed cross-functional teams, blending Lean UX with Design Thinking to foster a customer-centric culture. Delivered a data visualization tool recognized by Bloomberg and Nasdaq, addressing critical industry needs in financial data insights.Defined product strategy, roadmaps, and ensured alignment with founders' business goals. Partnered with marketing to attract high-quality leads, driving product visibility and adoption among top-tier financial platforms.

Founded and led this triple product line farm brewery and taproom, driving product innovation and business growth. As Chief Product Officer, I developed strategies for diverse product lines and luxury services from concept to distribution. Achieved a 45% increase in sales, 70% boost in engagement, and 30% growth in customer satisfaction across B2B and B2C markets. Fostered cross-departmental collaboration to deliver products that resonated with consumers and strengthened the brand. Incubated local business owners by providing access to the taproom's facilities, systems, and operations, fostering entrepreneurship and collaboration.

Founded and led House of Juice, a luxury bar activation business specializing in unique, made-to-order beverage experiences for high-profile events. Designed and executed marketing strategies to align with brand standards and campaign goals, driving lead generation and client acquisition. Built revenue streams through innovative event concepts, corporate partnerships, and curated brand activations, establishing a reputation for quality and creativity in the industry.

Generate and implement technological push & pull marketing solutions for clients’ mobile optimization, digital design & animation, application development, web production, video production, and marketing & advertising campaign needs. In addition, I direct the overall design & production of print and dynamic media (radio & video) for traditional advertising platforms. I’m a Creative Technologist responsible for design and development of UX UI and web applications, mobile devices, tablets, multi-touch and holographic technologies used for advertising, display and audience engagement.

Created episode-based storybook application “Nick Versus,” targeted towards parents and children, and led creative team in script storyboard & illustration development along with programming the application for use on Android and iOS devices. I was also heavily involved in the release of 2 applications to the Google Play market in 2012: “Nick Versus the Dark” & “Nick Versus Music: Version 1.”

As a freelance designer & developer, I supported a diverse portfolio of clients as a freelance graphic designer and technology consultant, creating multi-media branding communications such as PowerPoint templates, blog site, and Flash website builds & updates, etc. On a particular project, I programmed “ Videolytics” UI/UX, an in-video survey platform utilizing ActionScript, JavaScript, PHP & XML. For my clients, I managed web tickets for multiple web properties, and supervised front-end design & copy edits for multiple sites. Graphic Designer and developed custom WordPress CMS sites: MiddayInspration.info & HansonPlaceCentral.org.Creative Technologist - DeveloperSportsCipher.com Creative Director - Application DeveloperNick Versus Lead Creative &S Application DeveloperCreative Shields - Digital Coloring Book Application Front End Web DeveloperIris Nation Worldwide -for Cepacol.comDeveloped interactive functionality & animations for Cepacol site redesign & HTML emails for Lysol Campaign.Flash ProducerHarrison & StarSupported agency's need to meet deadlines for medical convention by assisting with editing application XML, Flash kiosk content, Illustrator designed graphs and graphics, for placement on large screens and iPads

Conducted user research to enhance customer engagement and optimize brand experiences for a diverse craft beer audience. Designed and implemented surveys, interviews, and usability studies to gather insights on customer preferences, behaviors, and pain points. Collaborated with the marketing and product teams to translate findings into actionable strategies, improving taproom experiences, product design, and community engagement. Focused on aligning user needs with business goals to drive growth.

Multi-client, multi-contract Software Engineer with a focus on animation and interactive UX. Partnered with creative teams, project managers, developers, and account executives to implement innovative technologies for uniquely interactive and dynamic campaigns. Developed proofs of concept to validate design ideas, UX journey maps and ensure feasibility, effectively bridging the gap between design and development to deliver engaging and impactful digital solutions.

Led the development and launch of a $5M interactive suite of pharmaceutical sales products, leveraging the latest technologies to create innovative and engaging solutions. Managed complex projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and meeting QA standards. Designed UX for highly interactive UIs for B2B and B2C web portals, employing atomic design principles and scalable systems to ensure seamless user experiences and long-term adaptability.

Launched an innovative interactive application for Disney, showcased on a jumbotron billboard in Times Square, NYC. Integrated facial recognition technology to analyze expressions of people on the street, displaying Inside Out characters in real time based on their emotions. The campaign generated millions of impressions, driving high levels of engagement both at Disney's Times Square property and across Twitter, creating a memorable and impactful brand experience.

Specialized in interactive design and development for campaign banner ads, animations, and click tag product integration. Transitioned Flash assets to HTML5, created engaging Veeva presentations, and developed branded microsites using Bootstrap. Served as Scrum Master, addressing EOD concerns, collaborating with engineers and DevOps, coordinating with QA teams, and drafting test cases.Highlight: Engineered an interactive dual-sided keyboard-controlled film for Spiriva COPD medication, showcasing the duality of living with COPD. This innovative project mirrored Honda's approach, synchronizing video and audio to deliver a powerful, immersive presentation.

Launched several game titles reaching an audience of 10M+ unique users, by collaborating cross-functionally to develop game features that met each PCHGames UX & UI sweepstakes requirements using the agile methodology, storyboards, wireframes, flowcharts, game assets, actionscript, javascript, HTML & CSS. Shipped Titles: Lucky Diamonds Casino, PCHBlackjack, PCHCasino and PCHSlots.

Led the UX overhaul of The New York Times' digital subscription product, contributing to a significant increase in email open rates (from 4% to 27%) and promotional click-through rates. This was achieved through meticulous UX research, ensuring the revamped product was both user-centered and optimized for mobile responsiveness.Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to transform user insights into practical product enhancements, thereby improving overall user engagement and satisfaction.Translated user needs into actionable product features and improvements.Designed and developed standard and experimental banner ads and campaign microsites to promote and expand readership, and utilized OSMF and FMS to build custom media players for site streaming video content. Due to my unique expertise, I consulted on new technologies for mobile, email, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and web video integrating best practices for email, UI/UX/IA, mobile cross browser compatibility and interactive banner ads. I built new landing site nytimes.com/experience (no longer a live campaign), developed & launched the dynamic redesign of nytfilmclub.com, improving overall search engine optimization. I trained staff members in new technologies, leveraging HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, ActionScript 3 & 2, PHP, RSS, MySQL, and consulted with clients & project owners on new development & scripting technologies for digital marketing advancement.Developed and launched the redesign NYTfilmclub.com dynamic website. Improved it's SEO as well.

Front End Web developer winning a GDUSA 2011 American Web Design Award. Design and Develop Steel Orchestra's Web presence and branding.

I developed and animated touchscreen tablet (iPad, tablet PCs) panels/pages for pharmaceutical drug sales representatives, utilizing GreenSock and SFX for Skura APIs within the ActionScript 3 language.

As a Flash Application Developer, I built Flash-based branding & advertising convention kiosk applications and games for client Novartis Pharmaceuticals and E-Detail for client Tolerex. I also utilized Tween API libraries GreenSock and Caurina Tweener along with custom OOP classes in ActionScript 3.0. I built back-end metrics data collection using the ZINC 3 API and mdm scripts, which function much like MySQL but writes to MS Access Database. Developed and animated touchscreen tablet (iPad, tablet PCs) panels/pages for pharmaceutical drug sales representatives, utilizing GreenSock and SFX for Skura APIs within the ActionScript 3 language.

"Macy's Holiday" Flash website assistant developer

Flash Game Designer, ActionScript 3.0 Coder, MultiMedia Designer For Games, Web, Entertainment and Kiosks.Developed and Animated touchscreen tablet (iPad, tablet PCs) panels/pages for pharmaceutical drug sales representatives, utilizing GreenSock and SFX for Skura APIs within the ActionScript 3 language.

I built Flash based in-video dynamic surveys using ActionScript 3, PHP, XML, HTML and JavaScript, programming functionality with backend server communication to allow the Flash version of the survey operate close to its PHP/HTML counterpart. I worked alongside our IT Manager, PHP Software engineers and QA to provide a high quality product that will collect end user marketing information valuable to the client Anvato and its advertisers.

Provide fast paced Web Desk technical assistance using Track-it Software for work orders Create brand new HTML and ASPX web pages for immediate update on multiple live sitesUpdate and troubleshoot existing pages for errors in code, copy and linksMultitask updating and migrating current site information to new site while maintaining other live sites

In my role, I populated and AS3-coded an interactive touchscreen-enabled recruitment kiosk program for the AFCS national touring job fair booth. I programmed and designed a Flash Interactive from the bottom up – a highly stylized personality test geared toward entertaining and attracting STEMs for employment recruitment. I animated, using ActionScript 3.0, various kiosk stories designed in Illustrator, integrating sound elements, video, external SWFs and various "touch" and mouse interaction. I designed and coded location, site and navigational maps with various interactive features within the kiosk program to enhance user experience. During my tenure, I meticulously debugged, redesigned and recoded individual broken Flash programs within the overall kiosk program, which consisted of 30+ story elements.

Mark. (Avon) Competition:Animated banners and website landing pages for "Rebel Rose Costa Rica" brand and "Meg & Dia" campaigns.

Student Division "Baruch CEOs Entrepreneurs Society"Created Ads for Published Newspapers and event flyers Managed and updated blog site and social media siteDesigned Flash website concept using Actionscript 3.0

Created multi-media branding communications, including PowerPoint templates, blog site, Adobe Flash Player website maintenance and updates, and acquired imagery designed to enhance visual appeal of corporate copy information. In the absence of our Sales Director, I coordinated the selling of ad space inventory to related advertisers through CPA, CPM and CPI.

I created and executed marketing & advertising campaigns, directing the planning, conceptualization, and development of materials, web copy, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, and press releases.

Provided effective & functional web design, managing development from concept to final product, establishing project scope and timelines, and performing routine updates, upgrades, and overall maintenance of site.

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