Identification and articulation of business needs, translating them into actionable user stories and functional requirements. Instrumental in facilitating an iterative development process, ensuring a close alignment of business objectives with software development initiatives.Acts as a crucial link between business units and software development teams, fostering seamless communication and clear understanding of requirements and progress.

Founded and directed startup e-commerce platform tailored for freelance photographers to revolutionize how photographers manage client interactions and facilitate product purchases. Envisioned and executed comprehensive digital solution allowing photographers to effortlessly connect with clients, showcase work, and seamlessly manage orders. Provided user-friendly and efficient platform simplifying business aspects of photography while promoting growth and success of freelance photographers. Architected and oversaw development of platform’s website and recruited 15+ photographers as independent contractors.● Identified and resolved problem faced by independent photographers by developing business allowing photographs of tourists to provide card with unique ‘lynk’, allowing uploading of pictures for later purchase – sold thousands of photos and offered entry-level experience for new artists.● Spearheaded increase in sales of 30+% and solved problem of watermarking photos by developing automated watermarking system upon upload of images to website, unique to each photographer, eliminating theft of imagery.

Collaborated with Input-Output Global (IOG) to identify potential business plans utilizing Atala-PRISM platform to generate revenue. Led design and development of innovative blockchain solutions focused on tokenizing reservable assets, facilitating seamless token trading. Prepared detailed business plan covering strategic market insights presented to senior leadership at IOG, raising interest in further development.● Architected blockchain solution tokenizing reservable assets such as tickets, parking spaces, hotel rooms, and other commodities and allowing tokens to be traded among self-sovereign identities on platform.

Played pivotal role as consultant to blockchain startup focused on sequestering carbon from atmosphere into biochar by contributing to development of innovative carbon accounting system. Managed all phases of project, including structuring comprehensive Work Breakdown Structure, budget formulation, and project scheduling. Successfully applied industry-standard project management practices to ensure seamless integration of blockchain technology and carbon accounting expertise to drive forward initiative.● Designed, architected, and implemented blockchain-technology solution tailored to track and verify carbon sequestration process, enhancing transparency and verifiability of efforts and boosting credibility in market.● Enabled leveraging of startup’s sequestration efforts into marketable carbon offsets to realize sale of over 300,000 tons of carbon offsets to larger companies, resulting in turning profit for first time.

Served as lead white water rafting guide, focusing on guiding military veterans through challenging Class IV and Class V rapids of the Royal Gorge section of Arkansas River. Utilized communication skills to ensure both physical safety of participants and impart historical information about Royal Gorge region to produce exceptional rafting experiences.

Specialized in preparing young athletes for Ninja Warrior competitions, leveraging expertise in strength and agility training to design rigorous workout regimens tailored for children, with an emphasis on enhancing physical abilities and overall performance. Utilized effective communication skills to educate participants on physical techniques and rich history of Ninja Warrior challenges.