I am a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience leading software and technology development teams from inception through investment, market entry, and scaling. As a visionary leader, I have played pivotal roles in more than 15 successful tech startups, including serving as CTO of Lightspeed POS and Instant Financial, and have contributed my expertise as an Independent Board Director.Currently, I am building a portfolio-based practice aimed at serving technology companies and their investors in today’s rapidly evolving market. I focus on guiding highly specialized professionals through urgent, interim, or fixed-duration roles, especially within settings that demand agility and strategic transformation. I am open to contracts and projects within the technology and software development sectors across the USA and Canada:* Engaging in interim CTO or advisory roles that require immediate strategic and technical leadership* Partnering with investors and venture capital firms to assess and enhance the technology potential of portfolio companies* Mentoring emerging tech leaders and contributing to the broader technology community through speaking engagements and thought leadershipPersonal Achievements:* Recipient of Business in Vancouver’s “Top 40 Under 40” award in 2008Company Accolades:* BCTIA Emerging Company of the Year* 100 Best Companies to Work for in Canada* BC Business Magazine’s 20 Most Innovative Companies* Deloitte Technology Fast 500 North America* Business in BC Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies