Founded in direct response to the global health vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ave Maria Biotech is an early-stage startup specializing in airborne pathogen detection. Our flagship product, the BD-500, leverages advanced photonics-based technology to swiftly and accurately detect a broad spectrum of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and spores. Effectively acting as a "smoke detector for viruses," the BD-500 can pinpoint threats like COVID-19 in as little as 5 minutes, empowering businesses, healthcare facilities, and military and government organizations to proactively safeguard their environments against infectious risks.• Leading an early-stage biotech company specializing in airborne pathogen detection technology.• Managing a cross-functional team of government and healthcare veterans, including former leaders from the CDC, Veterans Affairs, HHS, and the FDA.• Raised over $300K in seed funding, elevating the company's valuation to $2.3M.• Overseeing product testing with the US Army DEVCOM’s Chemical Biological Center, setting up US manufacturing, and managing patent processes in the US and EU.

• Developed investor materials and financial models for a startup with innovative photonics-based airborne pathogen detection technology.• Advised on early-stage strategic initiatives, including go-to-market planning and fundraising strategies.

• Co-founded the Emerging Business Group, focusing on alternative products, partnerships, and revenue streams.• Spearheaded the implementation of a global procurement and pricing model with Fortinet, reducing hardware costs in global markets.• Established a joint-sales partnership with Sky Business, doubling UK bookings in the first year.• Launched a new SD-WAN distribution route in collaboration with Ingram Micro and Exclusive Networks.

• Member of Masergy's Executive Leadership Team directly supporting the CEO across all aspects of the business.• Collaborated with the executive team to develop and implement long-term strategic plans focusing on growth, innovation, and market leadership.• Ensured cross-functional alignment across the executive team and led several high-impact initiatives, including a company-wide strategy pivot and a comprehensive go-to-market strategy overhaul.• Played a central role in the sell-side M&A process, contributing to the successful $1B+ sale of Masergy to Comcast Business.• Hand-selected to lead the integration planning and execution process post-acquisition.

• Advised Fortune 500 companies and private equity clients on large-scale mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures ranging from $1B to $60B+.• Specialized in M&A strategy, transaction planning, transformation, and value creation.• Worked on integration and divestiture execution, operating model development, organizational design and optimization, synergy and cost capture, sell-side negotiations and diligence, working capital enhancements, and data modeling and analytics.

• Co-founded and managed a media production company specializing in viral video content and digital marketing campaigns.• Led business operations, including negotiations with partners and clients, monetization strategies, content licensing, and strategic planning.• Produced content that garnered over 300 million views, featuring in media and news outlets globally.• Collaborated with global brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Meta, and Samsung on high-profile campaigns.

• Supported the deal team at Patriot Capital, a Baltimore-based Small Business Investment Company specializing in mezzanine growth capital investments in middle-market companies.• Patriot seeks to invest $3 - $20 mm per transaction in manufacturing, distribution and service businesses with EBITDA of $3 - $15 mm. Investments are typically structured using subordinated debt with equity co-investments.

• Identified and evaluated potential acquisition targets in the white-collar staffing industry, compiling an acquisition pipeline of over 500 companies.• Assisted the CFO and M&A team with pro forma financial analysis, due diligence, and financial modeling.• Prepared financial forecasts and performed strategic assessments to support deal execution.

• Researched and co-authored various reports pertaining to environmental and energy related projects for Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute• Performed background research and authored initial drafts for a report entitled Keystone XL Pipeline (KXL): A Potential Mirage for Oil-Sands Investors published December 13, 2013 by The Carbon Tracker Initiative. Carbon Tracker was named NGO of the Year for 2013 at the Business Green Leader Awards• Additional reports researched and drafted include Pilbara Mining Region: Long Term Economic Viability and a project on Middle Income Housing in the Bentley neighborhood of Perth entitled Bentley Housing Regeneration Project• Contributed to a number of government and privately-commissioned reports for The Green Enterprise, a research group that provides a range of consulting services relating to energy, sustainability, business strategy, and environmental efficiency with a focus on helping clients improve their green credentials and decrease their carbon foot-prints in financially viable ways

• Supported the Dow Jones in-house legal team with contract drafting, editing, and compliance reviews across multiple business units.• Conducted legal research on copyright law, fair use, and international regulations and gained experience in contract negotiation and comparative legal analysis

• Consulted for and helped establish a start-up online textbook company buying and selling new and used textbooks to nearly 400 SMU students each semester.• Assisted with Branding, Web Design and Sales Strategy as well as Advertising, Sales and Deliveries.