I am a passionate operations leader, driven by a commitment to strategic planning, team leadership, and innovative problem-solving. With a background rooted in the discipline of the U.S. Navy, complemented by an MBA from Cornell University, I bring a unique blend of military precision, academic acumen, and an entrepreneurial growth mindset to the corporate world. My journey includes successfully founding and operating a small business, where I honed my skills in identifying market needs and developing efficient operational processes.At the core of my professional ethos lies a dedication to enhancing operational efficiency and fostering organizational growth. Whether implementing Quality Assurance systems, streamlining project management, or negotiating high-value contracts, my focus remains steadfast on improving productivity and driving substantial business outcomes. My experience spans managing critical systems aboard a multi-billion-dollar submarine to leading complex, cross-functional projects in a dynamic startup environment. In every role, I aim to inspire teams, drive innovation, and deliver results that align with strategic business goals.Some key achievements include:✅ Enhanced operational processes by implementing a Quality Assurance review system and streamlining project management with JIRA, enhancing team productivity, product quality, and user experience - achieving a 4x reduction in ticket completion times and 90% decrease in deployed bugs✅ Negotiated and secured exclusive, high-value contracts with industry leaders like Outcome Health and Best Buy, driving significant business growth with over 300 offices and 12 store integrations in Connecticut, resulting in a substantial increase of upwards of 90 installs per month and generating over 200k in additional revenue✅ Managed and directed a team of technicians in the maintenance of critical systems aboard a multi-billion-dollar nuclear-powered submarine, focusing on improved operational efficiency and ensuring optimal performance, system reliability, and safetyPlease connect with me if you'd like to network together.