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• Founded a micro private equity and advisory firm focused on acquiring and transforming legacy businesses ($500K-$2M cash flow) into scalable, technology-first platforms. Partner with investors and leadership teams to.
• Built a proprietary pipeline, evaluating 100+ targets in niche SaaS, tech-enabled services, and traditional businesses
• Structured acquisitions and aligned capital strategy with investor objectives to drive value
• Executed value creation playbook, delivering 10-15% performance improvements within the first 100 days
• Drove 9% EBITDA expansion through the systematic implementation of operating frameworksOPERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
• Deployed metrics-driven management systems, reducing issue resolution cycles from weeks to days

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

• Partnered with the board to transform a founder-led creative services provider into a technology-first platform, driving 300% revenue growth and doubling enterprise value through operational excellence and AI.
• Secured $35M in growth capital and executed a value creation playbook, achieving a nine-figure enterprise valuation
• Delivered a 15% net income margin turnaround in 180 days through a strategic pivot, restructuring, and AI-enabled workflows
• Improved gross margin from 46% to 62% while reducing operational costs by 25%
• Engineered sustainable unit economics, including 63% MRR per customer growth, 21% LTV improvement, and 20% reduction in CACOPERATIONAL SCALE & SERVICE DELIVERY
• Scaled global operations across 8 countries, increasing revenue per employee by 40%

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

• Recruited to establish a technology foundation that enabled private equity investment. Architected an AI-powered workflow platform that revolutionized creative services delivery, leading to a successful growth capital.
• Developed a proprietary AI platform that expanded the addressable market by 40% and increased deal value by 30%
• Modernized cloud infrastructure, achieving 99.99% availability and reducing costs by 25%
• Established Design Pickle as a G2 Leader by introducing innovative product capabilities
• Built the technical foundation for a scalable, technology-first operating model that supported rapid growthSTRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
• Aligned product strategy with long-term strategic roadmap

Redmond, Washington, US

• Led a $20M emerging technology portfolio, transforming Mixed Reality (MR) and AI innovations into enterprise platforms that generated a $35M revenue impact within 12 months. Operated as a startup GM, securing executive.
• Secured a $20M investment by demonstrating the transformative potential of MR/AI for optimizing physical workflows
• Achieved 50% penetration of Fortune 500 companies in target verticals
• Delivered measurable customer outcomes, including a 60% improvement in training effectiveness and a 30% increase in SME productivity
• Reduced onsite operational waste and rework by 50% through MR/AI-enabled workflowsMARKET EXPANSION & COMMERCIALIZATION
• Led a 13-person, cross-functional team from concept to market delivery, driving product success

Redmond, Washington, US

• Led strategic planning, portfolio optimization, and transformation initiatives for Microsoft’s Windows applications division, delivering $80M in value through targeted strategic initiatives. Collaborated closely with.
• Spearheaded portfolio optimization of media and entertainment applications, achieving $60M in cost reductions and $20M in revenue growth
• Developed a 3-year product roadmap for Windows applications, aligning cloud and AI transformation initiatives
• Led strategic planning processes to improve user adoption and profitability across product lines, including new creative-focused applications
• Partnered with M12 (Microsoft’s VC arm) to evaluate investment opportunities in Mixed Reality, shaping the future of enterprise solutionsSTRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION
• Advised the Corporate Vice President on growth strategy, market positioning, and innovation initiatives

Redmond, Washington, US

• Led product management and business operations for Azure Marketplace, scaling it from concept to a $250M+ revenue platform and solidifying Microsoft’s position as a leader in the cloud services ecosystem. Drove the.
• Scaled Azure Marketplace from beta to a global platform, achieving 1B+ compute hours annually and 30%+ customer attachment rate
• Increased third-party solution offerings from 10 to 3,000+, significantly expanding Microsoft’s cloud portfolio and deepening customer engagement
• Led the strategic consolidation of three Microsoft app stores, enhancing usability and simplifying the discovery of ecosystem solutions and access to Microsoft’s cloud offerings
• Drove $250M+ in transaction revenue, establishing Azure Marketplace as a cornerstone of Microsoft’s cloud strategyOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE & EXECUTION
• Developed and executed a comprehensive go-to-market strategy, aligning engineering, sales, and marketing teams to ensure rapid platform adoption

San Jose, CA, US

• Handpicked by the Global VP and Head of Cisco Product Operations to lead operational planning and integration for two acquired cloud infrastructure startups. Developed and implemented a systematic Sales & Operations.
• Designed scalable planning processes, driving revenue growth from $0 to $250M in 24 months
• Implemented inventory optimization strategies, improving gross margins by 7%
• Developed an integrated S&OP framework, aligning operations with aggressive growth targets
• Built a metrics-driven approach to capacity planning and resource allocation, ensuring operational readinessSTRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
• Created an operational playbook bridging startup agility with enterprise scalability

San Jose, CA, US

• Led an enterprise-wide reliability program for Cisco's data center product line, driving quality improvements and cost optimization through customer-driven methodologies. Developed scalable frameworks that enhanced.
• Designed a performance metrics framework, reducing product development costs and time-to-market by 15%
• Implemented systematic testing methodologies, decreasing field failures and warranty claims
• Established a quality management system that improved hardware reliability standards across the product line
• Applied data-driven approaches to optimize resource allocation and improve operational efficiencySTRATEGIC IMPACT
• Directed cross-functional teams across engineering, quality assurance, and business operations to deliver measurable outcomes

Managed financial analysis, modeling, and research for new real estate investments within the commercial real estate portfolio. Led risk assessments and performance optimization of existing assets, focusing on maximizing returns and ensuring long-term portfolio growth and stability. Delivered actionable insights to guide investment strategies, asset.

Master Of Business Administration, Strategic Marketing & Services Leadership, Supply Chain & Operations Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science

Certificate, Entrepreneur'S Bootcamp: A Deep Dive For New Ventures