As a member of the executive team, I lead technological initiatives for both land-based casino and iGaming ventures. My role involved hands-on engagement across a variety of technologies while also overseeing team recruitment and management in alignment with our company's objectives.Land-based Operations:In our current landscape, we manage an HHR casino facility in NH, with another under construction and a third in the planning stages. As VP of Technology, I coordinate and execute various technological initiatives including data collection/analysis, CMS, network infrastructure, surveillance, POS systems, AV setups, access control, websites and games.iGaming Expansion:Playing a key role in our iGaming initiative, I helped lead the due diligence and selection process of technology and product partners. This encompassed PAM (Player Account Management), game development (both bespoke and turnkey solutions), payment processors, geolocation services, KYC (Know Your Customer) protocols, website development, app development, and marketing tools. Led the formulation of a project plan and team structure as we work towards commercialization. Responsible for interviewing and recruiting top talent to build our team in support of the endeavor and future growth.

As a senior member of this startup, I assumed a multifaceted role, contributing to various aspects of our operations:- Facilitated team stand-ups, ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members.- Engaged in hands-on coding for game titles using Unity and C#, bringing game visions to life- Took the lead in crafting and delivering game design presentations for potential clients, showcasing our capabilities and offerings.- Developed client-side (HTML, JavaScript) and server-side (C#) game prototypes for online gaming experiences

As a direct report to the company’s CEO, founded and led the company’s Digital Platform team. Assembled a team of 20 FTEs and 15 contract resources across a variety of technology disciplines. Through the application of the strangler fig pattern, the team successfully implemented and deployed a fully modernized digital platform solution -Led the creation of the company’s social casino (WindCreekCasino.com), websites, mobile applications (iOS/Android/Fire), ecommerce, EDW and data analytics in support of a $1.5B/year revenue business. - Managed a $5M a year budget (FTE, contractors, capital, 3rd parties services) - Grew the company’s web/app DAU from 1200 to 67,000 - Led the automation of the company’s direct marketing program (500,000+ customers). Implemented and deployed a predictive Machine Learning solution which increased per customer profit 5%Led the company’s entrance into online ecommerce gambling (slots, tables, sports) in the state of Pennsylvania ($20M per year revenue) - Additional projects: RGS Creation, online slot game creation, Hotel Booking (ecommerce), BLE hotel key (Assa Abloy), promotions calendar, tournaments, drawings, auctions, friends/messages, questsTechnologies: React, React Native, Unity, GraphQL, Java/Scala, mySQL, Kafka, Kibana, AWS (Terraform, Elastic Beanstalk, VPC, Cloud Watch, CloudFront, WAF), Snowflake, ETLs, data streams, Oracle, MSBI

Reported to the Enterprise CTO leading a technology team focused on lottery products. Executed on technology roadmaps and project delivery (Retail/Online). Customer facing role including client management. - Created mobile apps (iOS/Android) and retail kiosk features contributing to a 10-year, $250M contract award. - Refactored the UX design and technology stack of the company’s retail kiosks. Customers issued a $3M order based on reviews of the new product execution. - Contributed to product roadmap and strategy meetings with business unit leads (CEO lottery, System President, lottery CTO, EVP Product Management, EVP Marketing). - Created an sports betting retail kiosk integrated with a backend sports system (Cash, Bet slips)

Managed a global team of 40+ employees responsible for a shared service GDK and graphics engine: - Executive Sponsor of the company's new enterprise-wide game platform. Led planning efforts and worked to align stakeholder organizations: Games, Platform, Framework, QA, Product Management, Project Management. Upon gaining regulatory approval, the technology supported the enterprises product development representing over $1B in yearly revenue. - Designed and led the creation of a test automation framework which collected and analyzed millions of data points from products under development (Memory, CPU, timings and FPS statistics). Led to faster development times and more efficient use of company resources. - Led the shared service GDK team in support of the development of 80+ casino games (video slots) per year - Member of the technology integration team for the company's multi billion dollar M&A activities (Bally) - Assigned project lead for a problematic retail kiosk product (Safe Cash). Through technology improvements turned a potential loss of $1M in component inventory into $5M of revenue. - Championed the modernization the company’s development practices to improve productivity: Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Review Board

Managed 30+ global employees responsible for internet gaming, graphics engine and game respin development. Worked closely with senior management to define and execute the company's Internet gaming strategy. - Led the technology due diligence of third-party partners and internal capabilities. Assembled and led the company’s first Internet game team. Successfully created a secure, transactional client/server web application framework and launched the company’s first Internet-based product (JackpotParty.com). - Led the graphics engine team in the creation and support of a proprietary solution delivered to the game development teams. Supported game studios in the creation of 80+ games per year representing $800M in yearly revenue. - Member of the technology M&A due diligence team for Class 2 gaming platform acquisition. Acquisition completed 2010 leading to new $10M per year revenue stream.Technologies: Client/Server web application, C++, HTML/javascript, Flash, MVC, Agile methodology, LINUX, C++, OpenGL, 2D/3D features, jira

Managed 20+ employee team responsible for executing on Network Gaming, Game Engine, and Game Respin development. - As VLT and Game Respin team lead, refactored content for deployment to new markets generating over $10M revenue. Language translations, Currency Neutral and new requirements. - Led the creation of WMS’s first Network Gaming team and products. Secured slot machine floor share at Aria and City Center casino openings generating $7.5M in revenue. - As Game Engine team lead, engineered a solution to more efficiently handle game requirements related to power loss/recovery and game history needs. Abstracted solution eliminated power loss/recovery defects, reducing QA test cycle time by 20%.Technologies: LINUX, C++, MVC, Agile, Embedded systems

- Assigned to build WMS's first ever LAP (Local Area Progressive) product. Organized cross-functional teams to define and execute on technology requirements. System generated over $250M in revenue. - Key contributor in defining mathematical and network technology frameworks to create the industry’s first “community game” (Monopoly Big Event). Product generated over $20M in revenue and numerous patent filings. - Worked with the HR department to construct a consistent interviewing process to ensure the best candidates were hired as WMS grew at a rapid pace. The process served the company well through the hiring of over 100+ IT professionals.Technologies: LINUX, C++, MVC, Agile, Embedded systems, TCP/IP, IPC, LAMP, HTML, Javascript

Hands on Developer and Software Engineer manager in the Game Development organization.- Managed and mentored team members.- Contributed in hiring software engineering talent across Game Development organization.- Member of the technology M&A due diligence team for new gaming platform acquisition. Platform acquisition completed 2002 - Developed software for slot machine games accounting for over 4000 machine sales: X Marks the Spot, Rakin’ It In, All that Glitters, Kaboom, Ring of Fire, After Shock, Thunder Struck, Wild AvalancheTechnologies: LINUX, C++, MVC, Agile, Embedded systems

Software developer in the Game Development organization - Developed software for slot machine games accounting for over 3000 unit sales: Scrabble, Jumble, Monopoly Once Around, Toast of the TownTechnologies: LINUX, C++, Embedded systems development

Hands on developer in the Product Development organization. - Developed UART serial controller for stepper motor on slot machineTechnologies: LINUX, DOS, C++, Embedded systems development