We are laser-focused on improving the amount of interactive talk babies experience in the first three years of life. Our solutions combine patented technology to measure talk in the everyday environment, plus curricula directed toward a child’s chief conversational partners: parents and teachers. LENA Start reaches parents and primary caregivers through a sequence of group meetings, and LENA Grow reaches early childhood teachers through a professional development sequence. LENA solutions are currently operating in more than 100 communities in the US, leveraging libraries, school districts, hospitals, family resource centers, and ECE support organizations that launch and run the initiatives.• Initiated and directed multiple Generative-AI projects, including specialized models in Microsoft Copilot Studio for research data analysis and Amazon Bedrock for virtual coaching, while pioneering new AI-based ASR technologies.• Streamlined agile-scrum methodologies, integrating an outsourced firmware development and DevOps team into the primary product development cycle.• Established rigorous quality assurance protocols, instituting checkpoints in the release cycle to achieve a zero-defect standard.• Completed the development of advanced product firmware, supporting new media protocols and audio compression CODECs for energy-efficient DSP recorders.• Collaborated with a top-tier UI/UX agency to conceptualize a modern single-page interface for our client portal.• Led the engineering of a new portal, incorporating a fresh tech stack for LENA (Node.js, Vue, Java EE).• Implemented Microsoft Power BI and Power Apps, phasing out various outdated applications.• Deployed cutting-edge voice recognition and language processing technologies, capable of operating at large scale.• Upheld stringent software development and testing standards to ensure compliance with security protocols.

Redmer Productions is a white-label SaaS (Software as a Service) company that builds, hosts and operates cloud-based gamulations for over 100 universities, hospitals and businesses. We built and operate four products in the enterprise sector that are currently being used by Covenant Health Partners, Deloitte, Kadlec Medical Centers, Providence St. Joseph Health, Swedish Medical Group, and T-Mobile. We also host several academic gamulations that are currently in use by over fifty universities. Redmer Productions also operates subsidiaries in Singapore and Hong Kong that cover Southeast Asia, Greater China, Taiwan, Macau, Indonesia, Malaysia and Australia. For more information, visit the website at www.redmerproductions.com

I serve on the executive board and provide strategic planning and technology guidance on a part-time basis.

Founded Technical Products Group (TPG), serving as President and Chief Technology Officer, where I led the company in providing advanced embedded and mobile technologies for defense, first responders, and automotive customers. In 2014, I transitioned to a strategic role as a Board Advisor, continuing to guide TPG's innovative and disruptive technology solutions.* Led the development of the BMW X-Drive Infotainment System for the 2011-2012 BMW X5, pioneering the integration of gesture recognition, haptic feedback, proximity sensing, 3D stereoscopic mapping, and Apple iPhone connectivity. Recognized with prestigious awards at CES 2009 and 2010 for these innovations.* Directed the comprehensive design and deployment of an ATEC EPROM Programming System at General Motors Allison Transmission, overseeing the project from inception to launch. This included crafting the operator interface, integrating with Allison’s network for calibration file storage, processing firmware images, controlling the physical EEPROM programming processes, and implementing label printing and automated test record collection.* Provided business development leadership, engineering insight, and manufacturing expertise for pioneering laser-diode based illumination products. These next-generation technologies have been integral to homeland security, navigation, surveillance, weapons systems, and critical emergency responses, including operations by Fire Rescue and FEMA. My role was crucial in delivering technologies that provide daylight-equivalent infrared illumination in complete darkness over vast areas. The innovations are compatible with industry-standard video equipment and enable clear identification imaging through various visual impediments, such as tinted and reflective glass, water, fog, smoke, and chemical vapors.

Kwivik Therapeutics Inc. is a pre-IPO medtech leader that has developed a novel way to create medical oxygen from two, dry inert powders. The oxygen is created on demand, without the need for pressurized storage. We combined this "oxygen from powder" technology with innovative biotech, engineering, IoT and AI technologies to develop a robust pipeline of novel products to disrupt certain respiratory, emergency medical, asthma, cluster headache/migraine, wound care and skin care markets, with a combined market size exceeding a remarkable $750 Billion.• Lead the creation of a comprehensive IoT medical device solution, overseeing the vision, design, and management of development processes to capture critical maintenance and usage data, ensuring the reliability of life-saving equipment.• Orchestrated the end-to-end development of a cross-platform mobile application and cloud infrastructure with an outsourced team, enabling large organizations to efficiently manage, maintain, and swiftly access life-saving emergency medical equipment.• Implemented Microsoft 365 and Azure Cloud solutions, ensuring robust security services for a HIPAA-compliant medical device manufacturer, enhancing data protection and operational efficiency.• Conceptualized and designed MedXchange, a trusted global marketplace for PPE and medical devices, utilizing Blockchain technology to meet the rigorous demands of medical device regulation and HIPAA compliance, ensuring data integrity, encryption, and a validation system for network miners.

Choctaw Defense Manufacturing Group (CDMG) is a Native American defense manufacturer with a superior track record of proven success with military and prime contractor customers. We are centrally located in southeastern Oklahoma, with HUBZone facilities in McAlester and Hugo. Our two facilities, encompassing 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space, are ITAR Compliant, ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D Certified.* Business Development Leadership: Spearheaded comprehensive business development initiatives, encompassing strategic planning, core competency enhancement, sales growth, active participation in industry trade groups, and the formulation of proposals and pricing strategies.* Innovation in Manufacturing: Pioneered the establishment of a new commercial manufacturing division, focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as electric vehicles, autonomous robotics, and drone assembly operations.* Strategic Partnerships and Expansion: Forged strategic alliances with state, local, and tribal governments to foster the manufacturing of electric vehicles, successfully attracting and integrating Oklahoma’s first EV company.* Successfully recruited and integrated a prominent commercial truck manufacturer, providing diesel fuel tank production services.* Secured a partnership with a leading autonomous robotics firm, offering specialized robot manufacturing services.* Engaged a major drone manufacturer, laying the groundwork for potential drone production services.

Choctaw Global works to generate strong financial returns through market diversification for the Choctaw Nation including strategic investments, defense manufacturing, and defense staffing operations. I headed strategic planning, digital transformation, recruitment, and technology deployments to deliver productivity, collaboration, accounting, finance, maintenance, service desk, and manufacturing solutions for a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense.• Crafted a technology strategy to accommodate expansion, integrating tech-centric operational processes, resource allocation, outsourcing plans, platform selection, project priorities, scheduling, budgeting, and performance metrics.• Led organizational change management, defining and articulating the transformation process, and inspiring stakeholder buy-in and participation.• Delivered exceptional customer service to over 1,000 employees, fostering a culture of trust and reliability among executive leadership.• Formulated and enforced IT security protocols in compliance with NIST-800, FedRAMP, and CMMC standards, enhancing organizational cybersecurity posture.• Negotiated and finalized pivotal contracts with key technology providers, including Microsoft Azure and Office 365 Government Cloud Services, Cisco, and various managed services, contributing to the operational excellence of defense-contracting sites.• Directed the comprehensive implementation of Deltek ERP, managing data transitions from legacy systems and integrating timekeeping, payroll, analytics, manufacturing, and shop floor operations.• Achieved an 80% reduction in telecom expenditures by transitioning to cloud-hosted telecommunication systems.• Orchestrated the migration to and cost-efficiency measures for Microsoft Azure Government Cloud, ensuring optimal cloud resource utilization.• Transitioned legacy email systems to Office 365, implementing Advanced Threat Protection, Enterprise Mobility Suite, and Data Loss Prevention.

Cyber Group helps its customer with design and development of complex system engineering solutions.• Founded and led the Financial Services and Embedded Systems Divisions, crafting the strategic direction, spearheading resource acquisition, and driving sales & marketing initiatives across onshore and Asian markets. Maintained a consistent presence in Delhi to recruit, mentor, and lead teams specializing in engineering, software development, DevOps, and quality assurance.• Pioneered and managed expansive cloud, mobile, web, and IoT development projects, delivering innovative solutions for prominent clients in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, financial services, and healthcare.• Launched a dedicated IoT practice, overseeing the recruitment of an embedded engineering team, selecting optimal platforms, forming strategic partnerships, and implementing sales & marketing strategies that successfully attracted key customers.• Formed specialized DevOps and Security DevOps units, recruiting top talent and securing engagements with high-profile clients.• Directed the development and launch of a social network and VoIP communications platform, featuring multiple mobile applications and extensive cloud infrastructure on AWS, serving as a virtual CTO for a premier communications enterprise.• Executed a comprehensive revamp of commodities trading platforms and deployed a tailored Microsoft Dynamics AX solution on Azure, acting as a virtual CIO for a leading firm in precious metals trade, storage, and refining.• Conceived and directed the creation of mobile-responsive, web-based case management platforms for legal practices, powered by Office 365 Applications, Dynamics CRM, Dynamics 365, and Azure infrastructure, enhancing operational efficiency and client service.

• Directed the strategic IT leadership for seven distributed IT organizations, providing comprehensive support for dual tier-3 data centers, intricate infrastructure, service desks, and software development teams, culminating in the delivery of award-winning solutions and exceptional customer service.• Championed the digital transformation of a high-profile IT department into a thriving technology services enterprise, formulating the business model, product/service strategy, and sales/marketing plans, alongside forging strategic partnerships with Microsoft, EMC, and Cisco.• Led the digital transition to transform internal IT into a managed service provider, offering bespoke case management systems to foreclosure law firms nationwide.• Managed the seamless integration of IT operations and systems post-merger, consolidating resources from nine acquisitions to optimize efficiency.• Revolutionized user experience by transitioning over 3,000 desktops to a templated, virtualized private cloud setup.• Adopted agile methodologies and a nearshore outsourcing model, slashing labor costs by 60% while maintaining high-quality software development.• Oversaw development teams in creating a premier web-based workflow and document management platform for processing foreclosures, bankruptcies, and related legal activities.• Guided the delivery of a top-tier enterprise service bus, enabling data interchange among over 800 entities in the mortgage ecosystem.• Crafted and executed a scalable cloud document generation and archival system tailored for the legal sector.• Slashed operating expenses by over 60% through the deployment of a hybrid cloud infrastructure.• Cut maintenance costs by 35% by implementing a state-of-the-art hyper-converged hardware platform comprising VMware, Cisco, and EMC technologies.• Established compliance frameworks for SOX, PCI, and federal mortgage lending regulations, ensuring adherence to stringent industry standards.

• Led the strategic direction of software development, data services, and enterprise reporting teams across multiple states, supporting the nation’s premier foreclosure law firms.• Oversaw the entire lifecycle of mission-critical web-based workflow and document management systems, crucial for processing high volumes of foreclosures, bankruptcies, and related legal proceedings in the most active regions.• Implemented comprehensive software development and change management protocols to ensure compliance with SOX, SAS70, and federal mortgage lending reforms.• Designed and executed complex, auditable business rules and workflows to aid in foreclosure prevention, homeowner protection, and loan modifications.• Facilitated high-volume B2B XML-based data interchange with over 200 mortgage lending entities, including Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, enhancing organizational efficiency and compliance.• Integrated a Microsoft ASP.NET C# based case management system with Global360, SharePoint, Dynamics, and BizTalk Server, creating a seamless operational ecosystem.

On contract: Jervis B. Webb Company is a global company that designs, engineers, installs and supports integrated material handling systems such as baggage handling systems, Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs), conveyor systems and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS). Webb is a subsidiary of Daifuku Co., Ltd.• Engineered and deployed critical baggage handling and security systems at major airports including Atlanta-Hartsfield, Chicago O’Hare, LAX, and Boston-Logan, enhancing operational efficiency and security.• Developed robust interfaces for flight information and baggage tracking using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (C# and C++), integrating Microsoft Message Queue and SQL Server for seamless data management.• Implemented advanced virtualization and clustering technologies to establish disaster-resistant, high-availability server platforms with 99.999% uptime, ensuring continuous operation of essential airport systems.• Secured TSA clearances for comprehensive access to tarmac and airport operations control centers, demonstrating trusted expertise in airport security protocols.

Established and led Redmer Controls / Orion Test Systems, delivering state-of-the-art validation and testing equipment for automotive components, serving global industry leaders including GM, Ford, Bosch, Siemens, and others.• Pioneered the creation of custom machinery for the design and production validation of sophisticated automotive technologies, including airbags, detection systems, and hybrid-electric generators, contributing to advancements in automotive safety and performance.• Revolutionized large-format digital printing by integrating high-resolution DLP processors into traditional portrait printing machinery, achieving unprecedented speed and quality on a global scale.

• Guided the development team in deploying enterprise call center applications, encompassing telephony, interactive voice response, and CRM systems, enhancing the capabilities of over 2,000 call center representatives.• Managed the design, development, testing, and rollout of large-scale CTI servers, leveraging Java, Oracle, and HP-UX to streamline communication processes.• Directed a critical data migration project from Monsanto Pharmaceutical to Federal Express, facilitating the reliable delivery of temperature-sensitive medications.

Provided advanced electronic imaging and material resource planning systems to large photo labs throughout the U.S.

• Provided technical leadership for 6 software development teams to deliver pioneering body-in-white, paint, sequencing, and assembly line load-balancing systems for General Motors.• Directed a team of 30+ engineers at General Motors' largest stamping plant, implementing the GM Factory Control System and introducing the industry's first use of color-coded and RFID automotive part tags, resulting in savings of over $27M per year in expediting costs. • Conceptualized, designed, developed, tested, and supported several of General Motors' first common PC-based systems, including the GM Technology Roadmap, Technical Staff Procurement Tracking, PCB Risk Assessment, and Technology Conference Management Systems.