As Co-founder and CTO, I spearheaded the development and scaling of advanced AI and large language model (LLM) systems. Utilizing ChatGPT / Llama / Anthropic LLMs and custom retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) models, I achieved full automation of customer insurance compliance checks. I also directed the creation and management of robust platforms in payment processing, FinTech, analytics, and SaaS, handling transactions in the 9-figure range annually. This significantly enhanced operational efficiency and propelled technological innovation.

Guided TrueFacet from TechStars pre-seed to acquisition by John Sculley's PE firm, Caivis, spearheading growth and technological innovation.Drove product growth using advanced data pipelines and AI, enhancing system performance by over 500%.Developed scalable ETL systems and REST APIs to enable real-time price synchronization with diverse client data, enhancing marketplace dynamics.Led the development of an AI-based Auto QA system for automating luxury goods onboarding, employing machine learning to cut outsourced costs and optimize product lifecycle.Implemented Agile methodologies, established robust data security, and managed extensive engineering teams, streamlining processes and ensuring compliance.Directed technical hiring and team building, playing a key role in scaling efforts and securing top-tier engineering and data science talent.

Guided Honest Buildings through pivotal developments, leading to its acquisition by Procore Technologies (PCOR on NYSE). Contributed to growth from seed round to Series B, supported pitch meetings, ensured technical compliance, and spearheaded advanced system operations, including the formulation of comprehensive QA plans.Innovated with the HB White Label platform, driving energy initiatives across major cities and states, and directed the development of HB Prime, significantly broadening the company’s market reach and profitability.Collaborated with the data science team to create a predictive service-provider matching algorithm using machine learning, enhancing service accuracy and efficiency. Additionally, played a key role in essential software integrations, elevating platform functionality and user experience.

Spearheaded development of "Conversation Buddy" at Buddy Media, enhancing social media management with major platforms, and improved performance 30x, key to the Salesforce acquisition.Led Salesforce Marketing Cloud enhancements and MongoDB optimizations, significantly boosting system performance and scalability.Instrumental in Buddy Media's acquisition by Salesforce through strategic technical leadership and innovations, earning the "Dougie award" for contributions.

Collaborated with the CTO to build commerce and payment gateway systems

Led the architecture and deployment of multi-platform technology solutions for high-profile campaigns, such as the Ad Council's "We Can Help Us" campaign, ensuring full accessibility and compliance across different media including flash, HTML, and mobile versions.Directed the development of critical projects under tight schedules, including the Volkswagen Discovery Tour Blog with advanced features like Google-map tracking, and the innovative real-time media and statistics system for DDB's Advertising Agency of the Year 2009 submission site.Engineered complex, scalable backend systems for major clients like Electrolux and SweetmillionNY Lottery, enhancing user experience and integration capabilities, such as reverse engineering Sears' "add to cart" technology and creating a fast, scalable system for handling binary flash objects.

Developed and managed a TV ratings integration product using C# and .NET, enhancing real-time data handling and analysis for Nielsen Ratings.Engineered SQL Server stored procedures to efficiently parse and store millions of data points, optimizing real-time performance.Designed and implemented a back-end system to facilitate contract management for clients using the TV video ratings system.

Led integration of the acquired website 2020software.com into TechTarget's infrastructure, enhancing system interoperability and expanding content reach.Developed and optimized core ASP applications, including SEO utilities, a cached-page management system, and custom features for a third-party ASP Helpdesk, which significantly improved user interface and system efficiency.Designed and implemented back-end solutions, including a TCL/TK system for IT lead management and MS SQL Server stored procedures for advanced data analytics and lead generation, contributing to robust data handling and insightful business decisions.