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Utah, United States

I provide strategic oversight and management of product portfolios, leading a team of developers in delivering innovative, complex software solutions. Our work interfaces with enterprise systems, ensuring seamless integration and high-performance results. I also focus on implementing AI into our products, driving real-world applications that enhance their functionality. A key focus of my development team is leveraging AI tools to optimize processes and enhance our solutions, transforming developers into innovative problem solvers. By integrating AI into our workflow, we not only streamline development but also empower our engineers to tackle complex challenges with smart, efficient solutions.

Lehi, Utah

Operations and Technology consulting.Committed to offering the highest quality of Operations and Strategy Management services. Specializing in designing, building, deploying, and supporting technology.

Spanish Fork, Utah, United States

I lead a team of product managers, designers, project managers, and QA professionals to design and build software for a variety of customers. My team and I work closely with the development team to ensure customer requirements are understood and met. I provide critical guidance to the team on integration, software capabilities/requirements, and implementation.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Working closely with the company founders and a small executive team I transformed the company from a small, boutique operation to a nation-wide enterprise with tens of thousands of independent sales representatives. I expanded the supply and manufacturing relationships globally, created quality guidelines and inspection processes, implemented warehouse automation, and developed a robust on-line platform to drive sales.

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

By implementing technology and process to drive exponential productivity and cost savings. I designed and launched public facing websites and Apps that interfaced with corporate systems to provide Reps and Consumers a real-time, seamless, intuitive experience.Warehouse labor and costs were dramatically lowered by implementing automated tracking, picking, and packing solutions.

Provo, Utah

Led merger and acquisition (M&A) initiatives for company, including due diligence, negotiation, and servicing as interim executive. Notable examples include: • Doubled sales as COO/President for an online nutritional supplement company. • Interim CEO of a large pharmaceutical formulation, processing, and packaging operation, tripled company’s sales and brought it into 100% compliance with certification requirements.• Decreased cost per acquisition 30% by implementing new marketing channels

Provo, Utah, United States

Managed Technology Shared Services for portfolio companies.- Evaluated technology needs and capabilities for acquisitions- Managed integration of acquisition companies into Shared Services model- Managed all Shared Services technology offerings, services, and processes fo portfolio companies

Lindon, Utah

I guided and completed a state of the art pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production that included ISO Class 8 clean room processing, automated high-capacity production and packaging equipment, QA and testing processes, and brought the facility to 100% compliance of certification requirements.I led the design and implementation of technology solutions to automated all steps of the supply-chain, inspection, pre-processing, blending, packaging, and product delivery to exceed customer requirements.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Key member of government relations team that conducted public relations and marketing activities with U.S. Senate and House members, various federal government agencies, and the Department of Defense (DoD).Led team of Product/Program managers and QA. Created roadmap, planning and release documents to meet customer needs. Developed business requirements and delivery commitments as leader of a cross-functional team that included engineering, QA, and product management.Built a team and processes for mission-critical government software projects that ensured on-time delivery and 100% compliance with customer requirements, leading to increased client satisfaction and doubling of sales.

American Fork, Utah

My wife and I operated a large (300 seat), fine Italian dining. I designed and built the facility. Designed, trained and tracked all processes. Negotiated vendor contracts. Maintained equipment and facility. Managed staff of 75.

Provo, Utah Area

Operational responsibility for over 20 markets in North America, South America and Europe while managing multiple groups which included Program Managers, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Developers, QA and Testing with budget responsibility for over 450 employees. Implemented local manufacturing and distribution for international markets; and the development and implementation of IT processes and practices including standardized project proposals, prioritization processes and change boards.

Provo, Utah Area

Responsibilities included the management of Analysts, Project Managers and Developers in the development, installation, training and support of MLM software for over 200 clients both domestically and internationally. Principle architect and analyst with significant personal involvement in all aspects of software design, coding, implementation, client training and customer support and customer relations.

Provo, Utah Area

Software Engineer/Analyst responsibilities included consultation, design and implementation of new software modules and features while supporting existing software installations

Provo, Utah Area

Code design, QA, implementation, and training for enterprise-wide software package targeting small to medium-sized trucking companies with 200 clients across the USA

On-Going Coursework, Computer Science

Commission, Management, Graduated #1 In Class

Computer Science