Technical Leadership: Drive the technical vision and strategy of the company, ensuring alignment with business goals and market needs.Hands-on Leading the technical team, working with Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a focus on DevOps and CI/CD practices. Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain a transparent communication channel with shareholders, updating them on technological advancements, risks, and opportunities.Project Management: Lead, inspire, and grow our engineering and development teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and services.Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest in industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the industry.Product Development: Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch and continuous improvement.Risk Management: Identify potential technological risks and develop mitigation strategies.Budgeting: Collaborate with the finance team to set and manage the technology budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.Vendor & Partnership Management: Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with technology vendors, suppliers, and other relevant entities.Compliance & Security: Ensure the company's technology stack, processes, and products comply with industry regulations and are secure from external threats.Continuous Learning: Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the technology team.

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), I lead a dynamic team at the forefront of innovation, shaping the technological landscape of our organization. Drawing upon my expertise in emerging technologies and strategic vision, I drive the development and implementation of cutting-edge solutions that propel our company forward.My role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives, ensuring seamless integration and maximum impact. I thrive on fostering a culture of innovation, empowering team members to explore new ideas and push the boundaries of what's possible.From spearheading product development to optimizing infrastructure and security protocols, every day presents new challenges and opportunities to leverage technology for competitive advantage. As the CTO, I am committed to driving excellence, driving digital transformation, and driving our organization to new heights of success in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

SmartTones Media was acquired by Versus Rewards in December 2020.Technical Leadership: Guide the software development process, setting standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure quality and scalability.Stakeholder Collaboration: Regularly liaise with shareholders, updating them on software developments, milestones, and challenges. Translate their vision and feedback into actionable development goals.Team Management: Lead and mentor the software development team, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting professional growth.Project Oversight: Manage software projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.Innovation: Stay updated with the latest software development trends and technologies, driving innovation and ensuring the company remains competitive.Budgeting: Collaborate with the finance and operations teams to manage the software development budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.Risk Management: Identify potential software and project risks and devise strategies to mitigate them.Continuous Improvement: Instigate and oversee the iterative improvement of software products based on user feedback, analytics, and market trends.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure software aligns with broader company objectives.Recruitment & Onboarding: Participate in the hiring process to onboard talented developers and ensure they are well-integrated into the team.

Develop, test, and maintain software applications using programming languages, frameworks, andtools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, and deliverhigh-quality software products. Continuously improve code quality, performance, and user experiencethrough code reviews, debugging, and refactoring.

Volunteered in IT support role, offering technical assistance and troubleshooting to enhance digital accessibility within the community, fostering tech literacy and empowerment.

Directed IT operations as Information Technology Manager, optimizing systems, teams, and resources for efficiency and alignment with business objectives.Managed information technology, computer systems and networks for clients.Answered inquiries from clients in person, on the phone or by remote access.Meet with clients managers to discuss system requirements, specifications, costs, and timelines.

Responsible for all 60 usersManaged IT operations as an Information Technology Manager, overseeing systems, networks, and teams to ensure seamless functionality and optimal performance in alignment with organizational goals.