As the VP of Software Engineering and Product Management at Bergen Logistics, I provided visionary leadership that extended beyond technology. Leading a diverse team of product owners, managers, integration specialists, support professionals, UI/UX experts, directors, and an IT team, I steered the strategic management of this dynamic group, closely collaborating with C-level executives.In this pivotal capacity, we successfully aligned technology and product strategies with the company's broader vision, emphasizing the critical aspects of people management and strategic leadership. My oversight of this high-performing team resulted in fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration, ensuring a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.Furthermore, my collaboration with C-level executives ensured that technology initiatives were tightly aligned with the company's strategic goals, resulting in operational excellence and sustainable growth.I also played a key role in modernizing our legacy warehouse management systems (WMS) by migrating to a microservices architecture and transitioning from on-premises to the Azure cloud within an Azure DevOps structure. As a part of the global security team, I worked on enhancing data security across our network infrastructure, disaster recovery plans, and development practices.In addition to these responsibilities, I have been instrumental in shaping our product roadmap and successfully leading product launches. I've had the privilege of working on HR systems, ERP solutions, financial systems, CRM platforms, and various other critical projects, overseeing their development from inception to launch.This role has allowed me to make a significant impact on Bergen Logistics, aligning technology with the company's strategic goals, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring the highest level of data security.

As a tech and product leader at UPS i-parcel, my focus has been on providing strong leadership and fostering exceptional team-building skills. The role involved guiding a global team through the development of a comprehensive Transportation Management System (TMS) product from the ground up, now recognized as the World Wide Economy within UPS. This journey involved close collaboration with AWS, Azure, and .NET technologies, along with seamless Amazon integrations and real-time app monitoring.Efforts extended to the integration of over 400 shipping vendors worldwide, marking a significant milestone in our mission to streamline operations and enhance the efficiency of our web applications hosted on Azure.Throughout my tenure, the highest security standards were prioritized, product roadmaps were orchestrated, and Agile and Scrum methodologies were implemented, all contributing to the creation of innovative, revenue-generating products.My role as a tech and product leader is driven by dedication to technological excellence and a commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The journey at the intersection of technology, security, and business growth continues.

As Director of Software Engineering and Product at Crown Philanthropic Solutions, orchestrated technology initiatives that played a pivotal role in fostering meaningful donor-recipient relationships within the non-profit sector.• Spearheaded strategies that not only strengthened donor engagement for over 2,000 donors but also designed and exe-cuted a successful product offering and go-to-market strategy, resulting in a remarkable 40% increase in donor retention rates.• Led software development efforts that facilitated the efficient distribution of resources to millions of recipients, ensuring that the organization's mission reached a wide and diverse audience while aligning with our strategic go-to-market plan.• Implemented data analytics solutions that provided critical insights into donor behavior and recipient needs, allowing for the development of targeted and impactful philanthropic offerings in accordance with our go-to-market strategy.• Streamlined software development processes, enabling the organization to rapidly scale its operations, a critical element of our agile go-to-market approach to meet the growing demands of our recipient base.• Nurtured a culture of continuous improvement, fostering cross-functional collaboration and innovation to drive the suc-cessful execution of our go-to-market initiatives and advance the organization's philanthropic goals.