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Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

Lead strategic direction and execution of AI product development consulting within the Tech Modernization group, positioning Cognizant at the forefront of AI innovation.Oversee the evolution and implementation of our revolutionary AI-native engineering platform, featuring a multi-model agent ecosystem, advanced retrieval augmented generation, and secure, context-aware AI tooling.Drive the creation of bespoke AI products that address complex business challenges across various industries, leveraging expertise in agentic architecture, advanced RAG, and foundational models.Provide executive-level guidance on translating complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies, solidifying Cognizant's position as a trusted advisor in the generative AI space.Mentor and lead high-performance teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in AI product development.

Teaneck, New Jersey, Us

Lead strategic AI initiatives, establishing Cognizant as a leader in cutting-edge AI advisory and product development services.Architected revolutionary AI-native enterprise platform featuring multi-model agent ecosystem, advanced retrieval augmented generation, and secure, context-aware AI tooling adaptable to diverse organizational needs.Pioneered transformative AI solutions for eLearning provider, significantly enhancing market presence through tailored strategies and product development.Led development of AI assistant prototypes for educators, demonstrating human-AI collaboration potential in enhancing productivity and decision-making.Leveraged expertise in agentic architecture, advanced RAG, and foundational models to create bespoke AI solutions addressing complex business challenges across industries.Mentored high-performance teams, bridging data science and engineering for superior AI solution delivery.Provided expert guidance in translating complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies, solidifying Cognizant's position as a trusted generative AI advisor.Key Achievement: Leveraging the new AI platform I envisioned and lead development of, my team and I rapidly developed (4-5 weeks) a custom HR tool that reduced annual task time by 80% and eliminated $40K vendor cost, demonstrating the platform's efficiency and business impact.

Liverpool Street, England, Gb

As a Technical Principal at Contino, a subsidiary of Cognizant Consulting, I provided strategic advisory and delivery leadership for complex cloud programs, directing large-scale initiatives for global clients in banking and financial services.Strategic Platform Engineering for Global Bank: Led platform engineering projects for one of the world's largest banks, focusing on automating resource provisioning in a highly regulated environment.Cloud Engineering & Application Architecture: Developed robust cloud solutions and high-performance applications on Azure and AWS, employing microservices and containerized solutions.Operational Excellence & Technical Strategy: Drove continuous improvement in cloud services, ensuring technical growth and knowledge sharing within engineering teams.

Specialized in guiding organizations through transformative IT and DevOps initiatives, leveraging deep expertise in modern technology practices to drive operational excellence and innovation.Healthcare IT Transformation: Successfully revamped a national healthcare organization's IT operations, implementing advanced DevOps strategies to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and compliance with healthcare standards.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

At One Call, I progressed through multiple roles, culminating in an architect role where I reported to the SVP of IT and oversaw multiple platform engineering and operations teams.DevOps & SRE Leadership: Directed the adoption of DevOps and SRE practices, creating a modern engineering platform. Led architecture and integration for Azure and AWS.HIPAA/HITRUST Compliance: Engineered HIPAA/HITRUST compliant self-service IaC GitOps pipelines, enhancing cloud infrastructure security and compliance.IT Infrastructure Management: Managed data center environments, server systems, and virtualization infrastructure. Coordinated budgeting, disaster recovery planning, and compliance for core infrastructure operations.Business Technology Strategy: Involved in M&A activities that led to the formation of One Call Care Management. Oversaw the design and deployment of enterprise IT infrastructure.

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

In my role at West Monroe Partners, I helped to develop transformative technology strategies and lead implementations in high-stakes mergers and acquisitions, significantly influencing corporate technology transformations.M&A Technology Strategy and Implementation: Played a pivotal role in comprehensive IT infrastructure assessments and due diligence, guiding post-acquisition technology integration strategies.Infrastructure Optimization and Migration Leadership: Managed complex IT infrastructure projects, including network carve-outs, Exchange migrations, and Active Directory domain consolidations.Security and Compliance Oversight: Conducted in-depth security assessments, developing strategies that aligned IT security posture with business and regulatory requirements.Strategic IT Business Consulting: Provided expert insights and strategic guidance to private equity partners on technology investments and IT direction, driving informed decision-making in critical business environments.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Played a pivotal role in ensuring seamless IT operations and end-user support across Oregon’s largest public defense law firm, managing a diverse network environment.End-User Support & System Management: Excelled in providing comprehensive IT support for 150 users, ensuring efficient resolution of technical issues across two counties.Network Infrastructure Oversight: Administered a mixed Microsoft/Linux network in a multi-site VMware vSphere environment, maintaining high performance and security standards.

Auburn, Wa, Us

Demonstrated exceptional ability in managing a substantial B2B sales portfolio, focusing on strategic client relationships and in-depth understanding of enterprise IT solutions.Portfolio Management & Sales Execution: Successfully managed a $500,000 book of business, encompassing around 100 clients, by driving sales of IT hardware, software, and professional services.Strategic Client Engagement: Fostered and maintained productive relationships with a diverse range of technology vendors, enhancing product knowledge and sales capabilities.

Education record

High School Diploma