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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, IL, US

Delafield, US

• Collaborating on go-to-market strategies for AI-driven data labeling and visual search products.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technical capabilities with market needs.
• Leveraging technical expertise to translate complex AI functionalities into compelling value propositions.

Chicago, US

• Founded a tech-focused venture addressing unconventional software challenges across Marketing, Product, and Engineering domains.
• Designed and implemented technical frameworks for niche software solutions, tailored to the unique needs of startups and growing businesses.
• Provided fractional services to startups at various stages of the lifecycle, including market strategy, product refinement, and technical development.
• Assisted international clients in preparing their products for a US audience, ensuring alignment with market expectations.
• Designed and developed a data dashboard for monitoring solar power production and consumption, integrated with proprietary hardware.
• Reworked pitch decks, strategies, and proposal materials for startups, including Facetrace Beauty, to enhance their market positioning.

Glencoe, Illinois, US

• Designed and engineered the MVP and initial product offering, establishing the foundation for the company’s Augmented Reality platform.
• Managed product development across mobile applications, API infrastructure, and a web-based CMS, ensuring cohesive functionality.
• Built and led cross-functional teams in Engineering, Customer Success, and Marketing, scaling the organization to meet growth demands.
• Implemented Agile methodologies for a team of 25, coordinating with multi-department stakeholders to streamline product lifecycle management.
• Collaborated with sales and marketing stakeholders on market analysis, competitive landscape assessments, and feedback integration.
• Designed and tested UX/UI strategies, working closely with stakeholders to refine the platform’s look and feel.

• Defined product requirements and roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business goals and user needs.Led the development of mobile application prototypes and MVPs using Python, C#, PHP, JavaScript,
• Django, and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and stakeholders, to deliver innovative solutions using web technologies and frameworks like Unity3D.
• Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of live chat video communication software for Comcast, from concept to delivery.
• Oversaw the creation of VR virtual tours for schools and businesses and AR software for publishing companies, addressing diverse market demands.
• Organized and coordinated onsite live streaming for DePaul University graduation events, ensuring seamless integration with client requirements.

Helensburgh, GB

• Led the development of the company’s website using jShop, supporting Scotland’s largest independent toy store.
• Built tools to integrate inventory management across eBay, Amazon, and internal systems, streamlining operations and ensuring accuracy.
• Engineered a dynamic spreadsheet system connected to an online SQL database to track stock levels in real time.
• Took primary responsibility for the company’s brand, creating signage, postcards, flyers, and other marketing collateral to reinforce its identity.
• Conducted and optimized extensive SEO strategies, significantly boosting the company’s online presence and search rankings.
• Gained hands-on experience in product management, overseeing technical projects spanning web development, inventory systems, and third-party integrations.

Havant, Hampshire, GB

• Built and deployed a high volume of WordPress websites as part of the company’s web hosting services, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
• Provided comprehensive design services, including rebranding, logo creation, and print collateral, to support subsidiary companies and their clients.
• Scoped and managed full-stack development projects, delivering both frontend and backend solutions on time and within scope.
• Developed and maintained custom WordPress plugins and themes to meet unique client requirements.
• Supported, debugged, and enhanced existing WordPress builds to improve performance and functionality.
• Worked remotely across all projects, maintaining seamless communication with clients and internal teams.

• Designed and developed websites for small businesses, leveraging PHP, HTML, and JavaScript.
• Led development of a custom e-commerce consignment platform, collaborating with clients to design user-friendly workflows and robust payment systems.
• Partnered directly with banks to create software for secure and efficient EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) processing.
• Gained extensive experience with widely-used content management systems and e-commerce platforms, including WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Nuke, opencart, Magento, and jShop.
• Collaborated directly with clients to define project requirements, author detailed proposals, and deliver solutions on time and within scope.
• Developed strategies for SEO, content management, and social media to enhance client visibility and engagement.

Edmonton, Alberta, CA

• Contributed to the development of the "Wyvern Crown of Cormyr" game module, focusing on asset creation and optimization for the Aurora Game Engine.
• Gained hands-on experience in video game development, including 3D modeling, texturing, and using 3D Studio Max for asset preparation.
• Created visual collateral for marketing, enhancing the module’s promotion and audience engagement.
• Collaborated with artists and technical teams to refine workflows and ensure seamless integration of assets into the game engine.
• Modified toolsets and tested plugins to expand the engine's capabilities, supporting an improved range of asset customization.

Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, GB

• Contributed to the development and management of the university intranet pages, collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Gained formal training in UI/UX and design principles, integrating best practices into intranet projects.
• Designed and implemented a custom chat service using Perl, CGI, and JavaScript, improving internal communication.
• Advanced CSS knowledge through hands-on development, refining layout and design consistency across the intranet.
• Maintained and optimized faculty pages and forums, ensuring usability and technical reliability.

• Built a strong foundation in web development, mastering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, Visual Basic, and emerging technologies like DHTML, WAP, and ActiveX.
• Designed and developed websites and software for local businesses, a university, and the Chamber of Trade.
• Created internship placement software to streamline university administrative processes.
• Produced interactive and visually engaging web experiences using Macromedia tools (Director, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver) and ActionScript.
• Delivered scalable, maintainable solutions with thorough documentation and long-term client support.