Offer leadership and direction in building, engineering, and producing water kiosks with an emphasis on reducing plastic waste and supporting environmental sustainability. Manage development of fully proprietary software suite, including cloud-based dashboard for remote monitoring and control of kiosk, NFC microchips placed in reusable water bottles for transaction technology, and assuring application availability for iOS and Android platforms. Oversee entire product development process from conceptualization and manufacturing to proper station functioning while also addressing arising issues.Directed entire engineering process, including employing manufacturing facility, onboarding electrical engineering firm, administering supply chain functions, and launching the product in market, resulting in selling product to startup experts, vendors, manufacturing partners, municipalities, institutions, consumers (end-user), etc.Negotiated and closed deals with City of Colorado Springs, Regis University, Widefield School District, Levitt Pavilion, and several other commercial office buildings for placement and set-up of refill stations.Hired and led cross-functional team of engineers and developers, including two direct W-2 reports and 14 contracted engineers, while keeping optimum productivity and meeting organizational goals and objectives.Recognized new business opportunities and introduced physical products to market, including technology-enabled water kiosk to boost sales and generate revenue.Raised~$750K to $1M of start-up capital to assist product development operations.Established application prototype to test and form sample of product before initiation in marketplace.Spearheaded complete process of software platform's development, including ~1M lines of totally proprietary code.Recruited CTO and Co-Founder (no training) and Director of Sales and Client Services (trained), and Social Media Coordinator position.

Involved in early-stage of product development process, including rebranding, label design, and market launch by acting as a primary investor. Offered continuous mentorship and operated directly with leadership team of 3 individuals on company development and supply chain management to ensure smooth functioning. Re-capitalized and brought company to market via investment to build strong brand image. Implemented multiple sales methods and strategies to diversify and expand business.Negotiated contractual terms/conditions through mutual consent with major supermarket chains, including Walmart, Albertsons, and Safeway, for proper product placement, resulting in product sales.Served on the team responsible for negotiating and closing a licensing deal with distillery to include product in line of spirits that increased profitability and drove business growth.Utilized various sales channels to promote products among large customer base, boost sales, and grow market share.

Delivered valuable insights in penetrating new markets and directing complicated multi-partner sales networks. Contributed to passage of two state bills to enhance Colorado residents’ access to medical equipment. Identified complex processes regarding supplying medical equipment by formulating effective workflows and methods. Coordinated with physicians, therapists, and insurance providers in the provision of complex medical equipment.Conducted positive negotiations with third-party insurance payers, including Rocky Mountain Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Aetna while maintaining Joint Commission accreditation for contracting compliance with Medicare, Colorado Medicaid, and other insurance providers, to assure delivery of high-quality patient care.Supervised 25 full-time employees to evaluate employee performance and streamline ongoing functions.Exceeded yearly revenues by $3.5M and grew the business to become Colorado's biggest independent Complex Rehabilitation Technology supplier.Spearheaded, mentored, and guided 4 direct reports consisting of COO, CFO, and Service Manager to perform assigned business tasks while fostering a productive and inclusive corporate culture..Minimized lead time by 50% and optimized business efficiency at all stages, including patient evaluation process, service and repair process, and compliance process through human and financial capital as well as advanced technological tools.