What I do at ISSQUARED."I protect the integrity of your identity" The ISSQUARED Team are IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity specialists, consulting on products and services we offer. Skilled in the deployment and management of cloud services, identity access management, zero trust and infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and scalability for our clients. ISSQUARED has a proven track record in managing risk, upholding compliance, and establishing governance protocols to safeguard information assets and streamline IT operations. Committed to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of data across diverse computing environments.

I craft impactful go-to-market strategies, and accelerate organizational trajectories through a comprehensive approach to deal sourcing, customer acquisition, stakeholder management, and investment resources. Startup clients I have coached in the past year have raised over 3.5million in seed through series A capital.

Developed an instructional course for AI in Business. The course covered foundational knowledge about the different learning models used in AI including Cognitive Computing, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing.Beyond developing an understanding of AI the course focused on pragmatic applications of AI in Business discussing 1. Every day use cases for different industries, 2. Ethical Implications of AI 3. Video examples of how to develop a Business purely using tools such as Copilot and ChatGPT.The business content focused on real examples where you could develop a brand, logo, business plan, pitch deck, website, e-commerce and accounting documents for capital and fund raising all through the use of generative AI, carefully crafted prompt engineering and data analysis.The course was designed to remove complexity and allow a wider mainstream audience of learners to easily engage with AI, develop an understanding for it and be empowered by it in their everyday lives. It was an absolute pleasure for me to spend my spare time working with Global Lynx to develop this course which will be launched in 2025.

At GCP, I played a pivotal role in advancing workforce diversity in Greater Cleveland. As a leader, I focused on strategic talent acquisition, optimized talent strategies, built relationships with employers and managed accounts. My commitment to equity and inclusion was evident in initiatives prioritizing skills-based hiring in IT and Cybersecurity pathways, fostering diverse talent pipelines from underrepresented communities, and cultivating equity and inclusion leadership within the organization and business community.

Provided fractional consulting to support Afference in building relationships with key stakeholders in companies such as Magic Leap, Epic and HTC. Also assisted in exploring business / revenue model for licensing of SDK's, hardware platform integration with technologies such as Unity. This work was designed to assist Afference in its roadmap towards raising a Series A which is their target for 2024.

I drove C-suite engagements, fostering relationships and achieving business growth, retention, and expansion. Managed accounts, growing portfolios from 30 to 150+ companies in three years, with an AUM increase to $6 billion. Achieved a 20% deal closure rate, analyzed venture capital opportunities, and led initiatives in technology, finance, and logistics sectors, contributing to creating job opportunities in Northeast Ohio.

Led innovative business development and customer acquisition strategies, demonstrating thought leadership in immersive technologies, digital twins, and AI solutions. Nurtured C-suite relationships organized transformative workshops in Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and defined strategic direction for augmented/virtual reality and metaverse solutions at Mirari. Established key partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing revenue opportunities and elevating Mirari's position in the extended Metaverse community.