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Austin, Tx, Us

Creating powerful business solutions that center on discovering and turning cutting-edge tech into real products. We're all about empowering people, making processes automatic, and taking products to the next level -- unlocking new opportunities and profitability. Current areas of success revolve around Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to improve the programatic reliability of semantic machine learning and Generative AI. Recent Achievements:- Accomplished a substantial 67% reduction in project expenses and an 80% decrease in delivery time by designing and developing a groundbreaking generative AI copywriting solution.- Enabled production of multi-page websites from a 60-minute phone interview, resulting in a remarkable 67% reduction in copywriting expenses and an 80% decrease in time to delivery.- Facilitated creation of remodel renderings from as-built images using Image-Based Machine Learning and AI methodologies including object recognition, edge identification and generative image creation, leading to a substantial 60% reduction in proposal time.

Troy, Texas, Us

In my role as a Board Member at AFD, I have the privilege of guiding and advising the leading manufacturer in the E85 flex-fuel automotive aftermarket industry. This position involves significant responsibilities in overseeing the organization's strategic growth, providing guidance on major business decisions, and ensuring the company's sustained profitability.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Oversight: My role involves providing strategic oversight to ensure that the company's goals are aligned with its mission and vision. I participate in setting and reviewing strategic goals and KPIs, ensuring they remain relevant in the rapidly evolving alternative-fuel and automotive industry.Financial Governance: I assist in reviewing the company's financial performance and advising on budget planning, cost management, and investment decisions to ensure long-term financial sustainability.Leadership and Talent Management: In collaboration with other board members, I play a key role in leadership development, succession planning, and talent management to foster a culture of excellence.Key Achievements:* I have played an instrumental role in spearheading a comprehensive business strategy that led to a 250% increase in revenue over the past three years.* Contributed to the diversification of the product portfolio, leading to a broader market reach and higher customer satisfaction levels.* Successfully implemented a comprehensive cap table management strategy and streamlined securities processes, resulting in a 35% reduction in administrative costs and enhanced compliance with regulatory standards, positioning the company for future investment rounds and strategic growth.I am continually motivated to leverage my expertise and insights for the benefit of the company, its customers and stakeholders. The opportunity to help shape the company's future and contribute to its success is a great honor and I look forward to delivering a positive return for all stakeholders.

Pleasant Hill, Ca, Us

In my current role as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SYNQY Corporation, I lead a diverse team of software engineers in designing, developing, and deploying an innovative cloud-based Retail Media platform, allowing brands to engage and interact directly with their customers, driving growth and enhancing customer experience.Key Responsibilities:Technical Leadership: I provide strategic direction for all technology-related decisions, ensuring our solutions are not only innovative but also scalable, secure, and align with business goals. I am responsible for technology road mapping and setting up the technological vision for the company.Team Management and Development: As a servant leader, I believe in empowering my team, creating a positive work environment that fosters creativity, and ensures high-quality output. I have built a culture that emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, and innovation.Product Development: Direct the full cycle of product development, from ideation, design, development, to deployment and maintenance. Ensuring that our product meets and exceeds industry standards and customer expectations.Key Achievements:* I have led the development of our flagship brand engagement platform, which currently supports millions of unique recurring monthly users and tracks over 100M unique events. This accomplishment speaks volumes about our commitment to scalability and performance.* Implemented Agile methodologies to streamline our product development process, which significantly improved our product quality and reduced the time-to-market.* Fostered an environment of continuous learning and improvement, helping us stay abreast of the latest technology trends and keeping our products at the forefront of innovation.Throughout my tenure at SYNQY Corporation, I have focused on creating a synergy between technology and business needs, ensuring we deliver solutions that meet the present demands of our customers and future-proof our business.

As the CTO at Sequoia Technologies IMS, I've developed a team of software engineers to build superior, scalable multi-tenant platform, enhancing online visibility for our 2000+ HVAC B2B clients.Key Achievements:* Pioneered a CMS that automated SEO/SEM best practices, improving online visibility for HVAC clients.* Managed a team to update the CMS in line with evolving SEO/SEM trends, ensuring continuous top local search results for clients.* CMS implementation led to a 45% increase in organic traffic and a 35% boost in lead conversions.* Developed scalable strategies for CMS management, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing campaign launch times.* Promoted a culture of continuous learning, increasing team productivity by 20% and introducing pioneering CMS features.* Successfully oversaw the company's acquisition by a pre-IPO firm, ensuring a smooth transition while maintaining team morale and performance.This journey, filled with technological innovation and growth in the HVAC industry, was incredibly rewarding. We delivered value for the whole chain from the largest manufacturer to the two truck family business.

Boutique consulting company delivering expert software integration and innovation for enterprise companies. • Co-founded Boutique Consulting Firm, specializing in enterprise application integration• Developed a proprietary process to manage development for concurrent high-profile projects• Purchased company from the other co-founder and ran as president from 2008-2010REFERENCE PROJECTSMindjet, Inc. -- Integrated desktop applications with cloud-based features, opening new revenueVirgin Mobile USA -- E-commerce improvements reduced page load time by greater than 60%Ports America -- Scaled web-based labor management and tracking for global logistics operatorBank of America -- Designed system to deliver notifications to on-line banking customers en masseSafeway, Inc -- Developed UX framework for visualizing complex network infrastructureUnited States Joint Forces Command -- Invented technology to semantically identify, tag and securely notify command of hostile assets within tactical-quality unmanned-aerial video footage

• Architected and developed full-featured multi-part e-mail marketing application• Invented customer funnel, eliminated need for New Home Builder clients to place newspaper ads• Established design-first approach to application development and user experience

Postgraduate Degree, Artificial Intelligence

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies