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Judged the spring Demo Day, participants in the Innovation Studio programs presented their design-thinking solutions to real problems for corporate and non-profit interests. I mentored a year-long project representing Sam's Club. The project and solution are under NDA.Presenting a talk on design thinking in the real world for Corporate Innovation ISEVI 32303 | Fall 2024

I am an experienced engineering leader who has worked to further the goals of Fortune 50 Companies (See the About section for a list). I thrive in ambitious projects that need a leader to help find the path out of ambiguity. The more ambitious, the better. • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: I develop long-term product strategies that relentlessly focus on solving customer pain points and addressing market needs.• 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: I leverage data and feedback to refine strategies and solve emerging issues to ensure optimal product-market fit.• 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: I collaborate with engineering, operations, marketing, and sales teams to troubleshoot bottlenecks and drive seamless execution.• 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁: I stay ahead of market trends and competitors, unrelentingly pursuing new solutions to keep products relevant and competitive.• 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: I work with companies ranging from small startups to the Fortune 1 company, adapting strategies to meet the unique challenges and scale of each business.• 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: I provide clear product leadership by guiding teams through every phase of the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving innovation to deliver impactful results.

I founded and grew an innovation team to identify emerging technologies and deliver scalable solutions for retail. My work influenced strategic decisions through cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership.• Architected iOS approach to XR and running GenAI on device• Managed hiring to ensure top-caliber team members in hard-to-find disciplines• Built and led a 12-member innovation team from concept to operation.• Partnered directly with C-suite to define technical strategies that supported scalable and reliable app development via research• Mentored team members at varied IC career levels• Established and managed external innovation partner relationships• Collaborated with various departments within the larger software ecosystem, such as DevOps, cloud backend, and application delivery teams.

I was a key team leader influencing mobile implementation decisions and mentoring junior developers. I also optimized e-commerce UX performance, setting new interaction standards, and guided the creation of the iOS platform team. My “Scan and Ship” concept earned an innovation award for best business impact and recognition at the Walmart shareholder event.• Led iOS Scan & Go enhancements• Optimized iOS e-commerce UX based on KPIs • Refactored old iOS codebase to reduce complexity and increase stability• Recognized by Sam’s Club and Walmart’s global CEO for retail innovation for “Scan and Ship” concept• Mentored the newly formed iOS platform team• Drove quality assurance initiatives by aligning product launches with high industry standards in support of company quality goals

Utility team member moving between all of the various iOS teams to provide guidance and execution. I won an internal innovation challenge for voice interaction concepts utilizing SiriKit advancements. • Architected state machine for web socket messaging with backend• Award-winning iOS voice interaction concept• Merged Scan & Go with e-commerce iOS app• Added alcohol support to Scan & Go• Set new UX standards for e-commerce performance

I architected and implemented the Bluetooth solution for the RV industry using a custom CAN-BTLE bridge, enabling multi-phone connections to control devices via a Cordova app on iOS and Android. Additionally, I conducted research on using HoloLens and augmented reality in healthcare.• Architected strategy for iOS and Android integration with custom hardware• Partnered directly with board design and firmware team to ensure flawless execution• Native iOS/Android, Cordova, and AR Development• Mentored cross-platform developers in native iOS development

I developed and led the creation of IoT-enabled applications for the heavy machinery industry and retail, managing cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions. My work included inventing patented technology, iOS Bluetooth integration, and UI/UX design, focusing on rapid prototyping and iteration.• IoT and Custom Sensor Integration• Human-Centered Design and Voice of Customer• Architected iOS applications for Fortune 50 companies

Working on a client project for a major sports franchise. The app has a massive audience ofmillions. Written entirely in Swift. This position required interfacing with various developmentand design groups to ensure a congruent customer experience acrossplatforms.• Swift greenfield app started directly after WWDC announcement• Skill validation for hiring iOS engineers • Mentored junior developers