At eDiscovery Sucks, we’re all about cutting through the noise and giving the eDiscovery community what it really needs: straightforward knowledge and useful resources. As co-founder, I’m focused on creating no-nonsense, educational content that tackles real-world eDiscovery challenges head-on. From insightful blog series to community-driven discussions, we’re here to help professionals make sense of the complex eDiscovery landscape without all the fluff.Our mission is simple: share knowledge, provide practical solutions, and make eDiscovery suck just a little less.

As VP of Engineering at Oasis Discovery, I lead cross-functional teams across DevOps, Application Operations, and Database Management to deliver high-performance SaaS solutions in the eDiscovery space. I collaborate with senior leadership to shape our technology roadmap while driving operational excellence through automation and scalability initiatives.Key Achievements:Led efforts to fully automate database operations - including permissioning, performance tuning, best practices implementation, backup/recovery processes, and disaster recovery - enabling a small DBA team to efficiently manage several thousand databases.Developed highly scalable database environments that support our multi-tenancy SaaS offerings with minimal manual intervention - ensuring reliability and performance across all client deployments.Currently leading the migration of core infrastructure to AWS as part of a broader cloud transformation strategy aimed at enhancing scalability and reducing operational overhead.Spearheading the adoption of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes and improve overall system agility -positioning the organization for faster innovation cycles.Scaled engineering teams by over 50%, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through mentorship and KPI-driven performance management.Collaborated with executives to align technology strategy with business goals - ensuring uptime, performance, and security for core SaaS applications like Relativity.Engaged directly with clients to gather requirements and manage technical risks during large-scale system implementations - improving service delivery quality.By focusing on automation, cloud transformation, DevOps adoption, and infrastructure scalability, I’ve ensured that our engineering teams are well-positioned for future growth while maintaining operational efficiency.

As Director of Technology Services at Oasis Discovery, I led the architecture design and implementation for our multi-tenancy SaaS offerings, including Relativity, Brainspace, NexLP, Venio, Reveal, and Nuix. I built a high-performing team that solved complex technical challenges and delivered innovative solutions to enhance our eDiscovery services.Key Achievements:Designed and implemented the Relativity Hotel multi-tenancy environment from the ground up. Led a large-scale migration to a new datacenter with minimal client downtime.Worked directly with software vendors to adapt platforms like Relativity for multi-tenancy use cases—solving issues that even vendors couldn’t resolve.Optimized software architecture across multiple platforms (Relativity, Reveal), improving system performance and reducing operational costs by an estimated 20%.Grew the Application Engineering team from two to six members while fostering a culture of problem-solving and innovation. Mentored team members on both technical skills and leadership development.Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders (Client Experience) and external clients to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions that improved service quality.I focused on building scalable systems that aligned with business goals while driving innovation in eDiscovery technology. My efforts contributed significantly to enhancing operational efficiency across our SaaS offerings.

At Advanced Discovery (Now Consilio), I led the development of mission-critical applications that transformed eDiscovery workflows through automation and custom solutions. I built three high-performing development teams from scratch—growing headcount by over 350%—while introducing Agile practices and Azure DevOps for source control management.Key Achievements:Led the design of Intelligent Processing Platform, automating manual tasks and reducing human intervention by 80%, resulting in near-zero error rates.Developed Advanced Visibility, providing end-to-end insights into case data lifecycle, improving client decision-making speed by an estimated 30%.Oversaw the creation of Intelligent Vault, enabling reuse/synchronization of case data across litigation projects within Relativity environments—reducing redundant work efforts by approximately 40%.Spearheaded Advanced Message Review, streamlining mobile chat review processes by threading conversations, improving review efficiency by up to 50%.Established QA processes that reduced defect rates in production releases by approximately 25%, while fostering a "hacker mindset" to solve complex integration challenges.I focused on aligning cross-functional teams with business goals while driving innovation in application architecture. My leadership helped position Advanced Discovery as a technology leader within eDiscovery services through market-differentiating products that enhanced both internal operations and client outcomes.

At Modus, I managed the infrastructure supporting Relativity and IPRO eCapture across a 180-machine farm. My responsibilities included overseeing Windows updates, installing and upgrading Relativity and eCapture, and troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues. I also led hardware upgrade projects and implemented SQL scripts to optimize system performance.I managed a team responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of SQL Server environments, handling over 300 databases, some as large as 3TB, across six servers. This involved developing index maintenance plans, backup strategies, and disaster recovery protocols. I also automated key processes such as backup testing, alerting, and defragmentation, significantly improving system reliability.In addition to infrastructure management, I led a team focused on developing applications that extended and supported Modus’ eDiscovery offerings. I worked closely with both internal and external clients, translating their needs into technical solutions that the team could execute efficiently. Using technologies like C#, ASP.NET, and T-SQL, we delivered projects that streamlined workflows and added significant value to the business.My efforts contributed to smoother operations, reduced system downtime, and improved overall performance, ensuring that Modus had the technical infrastructure to handle the complex demands of eDiscovery projects.

As a Technical Services Analyst at Epiq Systems, I was responsible for managing cases and providing technical support for hosted document review platforms such as Relativity, Concordance, iConect, and Clearwell. My role involved creating and archiving databases, loading data, configuring security settings, and assisting users with complex tasks like custom reporting, document searches, and productions.To streamline workflows, I developed SQL scripts to automate routine tasks in Relativity, create custom reports, and manipulate production metadata to meet DOJ and SEC requirements. Additionally, I wrote Perl scripts to automate data manipulation and ensure the accuracy of deliverables, significantly reducing manual efforts.I also played a key role in training new hosting and litigation support technicians, ensuring they were equipped to handle the technical demands of document review platforms. My contributions improved efficiency in handling case data and helped standardize our approach to technical support across multiple platforms.

Developed, updated, and maintained excel spreadsheet templates for use within warehouse environment to track numerous shipping/receiving/orderpicking metrics. Wrote VBA macros for variety of functions including compiling data into report formats, managing internal maintenance work-orders, completing daily data entry tasks automatically, and interpreting barcode-scanner data to run other macros.Rapidly learned MS FoxPro for intended replacement to above systems. Developed MS Access CRM database for sales department, including gui for easily generating reports with variety of possible metrics.Assisted network administrator in: desktop support (configuring workstations, repairing hardware/software related issues), printer troubleshooting, and network support.

Entered confidential patient information / treatment data into medical billing system as directed by nursing staff. Filed paperwork at routine intervals and assisted nursing staff in monthly presentation/meeting preparation. Provided office support for nursing management.