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- 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝.𝐜𝐨𝐦: Spearheaded a technology blog featuring over 730 articles on cloud computing and technology, attracting a readership of more than 5,500 executives and technologists.- 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: Actively investing in and providing strategic guidance to early-stage SaaS startups, fostering innovation and growth.- 𝐂𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: Offering expert advisory services to growth and late-stage SaaS companies, driving technological advancements and strategic development.

Boston, Ma, Us

Oversee technology strategy, infrastructure, development, and IT operations.

Boston, Ma, Us

Motus is a premier vehicle management and reimbursement platform for companies managing a mobile workforce; its unique configuration engine helps companies cut costs, save time, and ensure compliance.- Managed a team of top product, project, development, and infrastructure professionals.- Brought innovative web and mobile applications to market.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:- Deployed core SaaS applications via a scalable, high availability, multi-geo-located platform.- Developed and executed an integration strategy following a 2018 merger with competitor technologies

Boston, Ma, Us

ConnectEDU’s web-based solution empowered students nationwide to manage their education and launch their careers.- Oversaw all infrastructure and development efforts.- Managed a team of next-generation architects and developers to deliver the firm’s web-based technology platform.- Negotiated key vendor relationships to maximize cost reduction.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:- Established and leveraged a web services architecture to integrate five acquisitions into the core solution.- Led migration from disparate physical systems to a centrally managed cloud IaaS, reducing upfront capital equipment costs and ongoing operational expenses.

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MailMethod’s patented email technology supported leading banking and e-commerce institutions in their delivery of personalized, targeted email confirmations and alerts.- Directed technology vision, architecture, software development, and large partner license agreements.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:- Architected and patented core transactional email targeting technology.- Managed development of automated encryption appliances.- Optimized features to support automatic updates.

SilverCloud Software provided knowledge management solutions to hundreds of the largest public, private, and government agencies, simultaneously reducing training and operations expenses and improving customer service.- Led technology and strategic business development teams.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:- Closed deals with the company’s first 100 business partners.- Demonstrated a 6-month ROI (first to do so in the knowledge management industry).

Independent technology projects included:- Developed a Real Estate vacation software (Barefoot Technologies).- Developed first screen-at-the-pump advertising prototype (Mobil Exxon).- Developed numerous point-of-presence advertising prototypes (Sony and Boeing).

- Developed a Real Estate vacation software (Barefoot Technologies).- Developed first screen-at-the-pump advertising prototype (Mobil Exxon).- Developed numerous point-of-presence advertising prototypes (Sony and Boeing).