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✦ Technology Trailblazer Combining Unconventional Thinking with Strategic Acumen to Deliver Disruptive Results ✦Described by many as a rare "renaissance mind," I bring an unmatched blend of technical mastery and strategic acumen to the table. My expertise spans a vast array of disciplines, from cutting-edge technologies (AI, software, hardware, complex systems) to comprehensive business and financial knowledge. This proficiency positions me as a C-Level leader ideally suited to navigate the intricacies of disruptive innovation from startups to established, global corporations.By using my exceptional ability to translate visionary ideas into executable go-to-market strategies, I deliver seamless alignment with overarching business goals of the company. My success hinges on a relentless pursuit of knowledge and universal perspective, both of which fuel my ability to drive transformative change within organizations. Through fostering collaborative partnerships and inspiring exceptional leadership within teams, I cultivate an environment that synergistically propels success and deliver bottom line results.Signature Achievements:• Transformed a failing startup into a market disrupter. Led global engineering teams across AI, hardware, and software to deliver commercially viable prototypes and an MVP. Through a compelling strategy and tangible results, lead to continued investments, propelling the company to a significant valuation.• Consistently sought after over the past 20 years by US Special Operations for rapid technology development and deployment of solutions for high-stakes, no-fail national security missions using specialized rapid ideation, system building, and support for critical operations globally.• Secured over $85M in competitive contracts from the Department of Defense and other government agencies by spearheading business development, proposal execution, and product pipelines. Leveraged team building / leading, novel inventions, extensive industry network, and expertise in change management.

Listed skills include Program Management, Business Development, Strategy, Leadership, and 46 others.