CIO for the Pala Casino, Spa, Golf Resort

Responsible for the organization's technology strategy, digital platforms and delivery, PMO, IT security and IT Support.In the first 18 months:- Renegotiated 70% of the technology contracts saving the CU $125k per year.- Replaced our Online Digital Banking Apps/Platform- Implemented IT SLA's, Agile methodologies with JIRA- Supported over-utilized and under-supported staff by Increasing staff 150%- Hired and implemented a Data Analytics program/team with a DW & Power BI- Began a core conversion from UltraData to Corelation's Keystone (Aug 2019 to Aug 2020)- Transitioned the Data Room to a Hybrid Cloud with cross-connects to Azure, IBM, AWS & SwitchThink- Implemented a Multi-Point Gigabit MPLS Network to our branches.- Implemented instant issue EMV/NFC/HID security badges with Windows 10 aMFA- consolidated core integrated vendors and reduced vendor redundancies saving the CU another $180k per year.- Created a PMO and hired two PM's- Implemented Enterprise WCM solution (Sitecore)- Merged with another CU and will complete in Feb 2020. we are the surviving entity- Negotiated very favorable pricing, growth and termination terms in all of our contractSetup a technology review team to evaluate:- Call center AI, ChatBot's- AR in our mobile apps- Fast Pay technologies- Partnerships with SF Bay Area technology and Fintech companies- kiosks as opposed to traditional ATM's- new branch concepts

*Technology Strategy, Interim Technology Executive Roles (CIO, CTO, CISO) & Program Management*Global Healthcare Security (InfoSec) and Privacy solutions (HIPAA, CISO and Global Cloud solutions supporting Health Care applications)*Manufacturing infrastructure and systems (Implemented & integrated SAP, Oracle Financials, Salsforce.com for a $1.5B company & supported the M&A)*Financial Infrastructure & support (During VISA’s hyper growth period in the 1990’s along with the 1996 Atlanta Olympics effort)*Big Data warehouse & platform development (Ran platform development & Product Strategy departments utilizing Hybrid Cloud w/ AWS leveraging Hadoop, Oracle & Solr transaction database)*Program and project management*HIPAA Privacy & Security for Compliance Officers

MySportDB will be THE place to hang out to get the latest info on sports and players while submitting your updates - because you (the sports fanatic) know best!MySportsDB is a one-stop-shop for sports information, social media and products. It provides an interactive, community based experience that no other site can provided. As a reference tool, MySportsDB will provide the broadest exposure to sports related content – from the statistics to social media. No clutter, no boundaries, no limits! • MySportsDB content draws the user into the site to explore statics, sports history, news and references. It contains links to social media, galleries and mobile applications. • MySportsDB is compelling. Site and Mobile apps will give the sports enthusiast what they want from when and when they want it. Without the auto play noisy media nonsense of other sports sites. • MySportsDB is a complete reference tool including content for every league, division, team, owner, player, manager, coach, owner, investor and agent. As content needs grow so will MySportsDB. • MySportsDB is broad reaching as the number of sports is limitless based upon the infrastructure. MySportsDB will grow as the industry grows. • MySportsDB experience is uncluttered. No obtrusive ads will block the user from the search results or content they have come to the site to see. • MySportsDB membership is flexible. Both a free subscription based access will be available. • MySportsDB is mobile. MySportsDB will feature both an online and mobile presence. • MySports DB is Real Time. Updates by YOU as Pro Subscribers, Contributors, Editors and social feeds will keep the content “up-to-the minute” fresh.

Freed Associates is a California based consulting firm made up of a team of experts who work exclusively in healthcare. Healthcare focused consulting in systems development, quality assurance, and project management consulting. Expertise includes developing software standards and methods, quality assurance and control, production systems management, project management and technical services.My role is to bring an executive technology focus and background to our client’s programs and strategic planning. I also serve as an interim CIO for our clients when they are in need. • Interim CISO, Global Healthcare & HIPAA privacy consultant for Cepheid’s development of Cepheid Cloud Control (RemoteXpert) cloud analytics and reporting platform. Which included a global search for hosting and Cloud computing partners along with a strong understanding of the privacy rules & laws in over 60 counties to ensure a compliant deployment on all Continents• Program Director for Blue Shield of California’s Portal Re-build program – a complete retooling of the BSC Member, Provider, Payer, Groups and government portals on the IBM PureApp/PureData/Netezza platform• Interim CIO for BCCI Builders while conducting an audit or IT and creating a 5-year technology strategy• Interim CIO for Washington Hospital during a CIO transition

Engage3 and ShoppingScout.com are brands of MyWorld, Inc, a BIG DATA Retail Intelligence comapany.As the CIO of MyWorld my responsibilities are to ensure the technology readiness of our IT Operations and staff of the systems allowing our Big Data, Business Intelligence and Data Analytics systems covering millions of manufacture products, retailers and consumer choice combinations.MyWorld/Engage3 is tackling the big problems in retail BIG DATA.In my role as the VP of Product Strategy I am responsible with the ShoppingScout.com brand of products covering the Web Site, Mobile Applications and product marketing; where our mission is to enable shoppers to find everything on thier weekly and monthly shpoppings lists for the best prices analyzing all of the stores in thier area. By quickly creating a Shopping List on ShoppingScout.com, we leverage the retail analytics in the MyWorld/Engage3 databases to deliver "suggestions" about where to shop and what to buy, for a consumer to realize maximum savings and efficiency when planning their shopping trip(s).

Assera Systems is a manufacturer of controlled test environments for Biotech, Pharmaceutical Research & Genetic Engineering and Research companies. For the first 6 months I was a consultant designing and developing every aspect of an enterprise IT shop. I created a Technology Master plan for the Venture Capitalists that provided a template for the investment into efficient IT operations for this growing company. Responsible for all internal IT Operations, systems and personnel as well as Product Development (Software), Project Management and Technology Engineering divisions. Designed, as a consultant for 2Down, the entire IT infrastructure, its systems and applications. As the CIO, I have the opportunity to impliment my Technology Master Plan in conjunction with the company's business plan. Managed the Budget for 5 departments and oversaw the hiring, training and integration of all personnel and systems. Alligned the company with suppliers and vendors to allow for a more fluid integration of desparet, best-of-breed systems and software in a more compressed time frame than any previous proposal or estimate. Currently overseeing the creation of a Project Office and a Software Development Methodology, Software Repository, Data Warehouse and the integration of ERP (SAP), CRM (Salesforce.com), Finaincials (Oracle) and business apps (Google Apps).

Provided outsourced CIO, CTO and IT Management Consulting for clients in transition or clients without the budget or requirement for a full time technologist.Specialized in Healthcare and Financial sectors with notable experience with claims based transactions and Security infrastructure development; enabling organizations to cost effectively deploy secure and compliant web applications to partners, customers, brokers, agents and members.

Worked to develop new lines of business and explore all areas of Information Technology consulting and services.Worked to transition from a manual method of tracking business to CRM.Increased client satisfaction, company response time and revenues by 80%2Down Software Development, Inc.

Co-Founded and grew the company from 3 to 135 employees, 25 contractors, three multi-year service contracts and $23 million in annual revenues.Managed Caspian's consulting and IT services, personnel, consulting and budget.Managed service contract for Delta Dental Plan of California's IT, Engineering and outsourcing staff and budget.Managed Delta Dental Plans Association; National Web Portal application and infrastructure development (deltadental.com), portal and application hosting, personnel and budget.Created and managed Caspian's Technology Master Plan.Published articles for SAN, SAN management software, IT ROI, IT Management in the dotcom era, NAM software, numerous whitepapers and provided quotes and information to several publications.Presented or sat on numerous forums from 2000 to 2002 on the subjects of Security, SAN's, SAN Management and Outsourcing.Sold shares of Caspian in October 2001.