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Denver, Colorado, Us

There is an explosive evolution occurring in API management. Influences driving these changes include legacy all-in-one solutions being challenged by the "unbundling" of API management, external facing APIs rapidly increasing, a growing landscape of specialized tooling, and the incorporation of AI and gen AI into API programs. A well formed API strategy is essential to surf this tsunami of change and survive the wave.Technology leaders must make sure they have a good API strategy. This talk presents a framework for developing an API strategy that aligns with the competencies of the business, its market, and navigates current and future API technology trends.

Stamford, Ct, Us

Authored research in API Strategy, API Management, API Monetization, and more. Authored Gartner branded content including Magic Quadrants, Hype Cycles, and Market Guides.Consistent high ratings and positive feedback for consultation calls and other client interactions.Delivered highly rated presentations at Gartner conferences. Speaking topics include API trends, API innovations, and the impact of Generative AI.

Greensboro, Nc, Us

Strategic Product Innovation, API Platforms, Partner Programs, Analytics and Intelligence systems, Portfolio Management

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Critical member of a team responsible for organizational strategy and new product opportunities. Worked with internal business leaders, vendors/partners, customers and prospects in assessing new ventures. Designed technical approaches, evaluate costs and ROI, assisted in project selection, and led teams to execute the launch of new opportunities.

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Responsible for all technical aspects of a Digital Promotions Network including SLA establishment and adherence, product roadmap delivery, technical operations and support teams, and software engineering and development teams. Forging best practices in cloud application development while integrating systems with major grocery, CPG Brands, and digital publisher companies.

Winston-Salem, Nc, Us

Product Management of new Digital Promotions products. Development and oversight of operations for new products. Business Analyst and Product Sponsor in agile projects with technical teams. Product strategy development. Acquisition due diligence. Resource management and recruiting.

Director for a progressive software development group. Responsible for all project managers in the department during a transition from a Waterfall project methodology to Agile/Scrum. Developed and delivered senior level communications on project statuses, resource and budget management, and product strategy recommendations.

Lead an implementation of Microsoft Dynamics GP to consolidate financial systems across multiple business units of the Inmar holdings corporation. Worked with C-level executives to determine corporate ERP objectives regarding finance, payroll, and shared services. Developed systems to integrate transaction systems into sub-ledgers of Dynamics GP. Worked with the financial director to design and implement corporate reporting products, financial statements, and business intelligence/analysis tools for corporate and mid-management use. Managed vendor engagements, budgets and deliverables.

Business Development to obtain new accounts and projects. Sold and delivered software development services, networking services, project management services, and general technology consulting. Business Development for a Rapid Application Tool distributorship covering the east coast. This tool was sold to IT departments as a platform for software development, rapid project methodologies, and multiple platform delivery capabilitiesProvided IBM mid-range consulting and development services.

Bs, Computer Science And Philosophy

Bs, Computer Science