Key Responsibilities:• Develop innovative technical solutions for unique problems in emerging markets• Establish and build relationships with large technology companies to bring the benefits of artificial intelligence to the “last mile” in emerging markets.• Own business development and customer success for the United Nations, foundations, academic, and private sector clients• Oversee proposals and project implementation with Viamo’s global team and international and local partners across Africa and Asia• Represent the business development team on Viamo’s “Workforce Products” crew, advocating for our clients in the product development process.Accomplishments:• Signed Viamo’s first global Master Service Agreement with the United Nations, enabling rapid COVID response in >15 countries.• Signed first-contracts with several of Viamo’s largest target clients across many sectors including health, agriculture, humanitarian response, and financial services• Co-developed a digital health screening tool and oversaw implementation in Mali, Uganda, and Malawi, where the tool has now been adopted by the government

Working with Euromena Consulting to support fundraising efforts of EWB Venture's portfolio.• Connecting ventures with investors from inside and outside of sub-Saharan Africa• Assisting ventures with financial modeling, developing pitch-decks, and Seed to Series A investment applications• Creating tools to formalize and simplify the fundraising processBeyond portfolio related activities, I mentor early stage entrepreneurs across Ghana towards becoming investment ready.

• Developed and implemented a GIS disaster inventory tracking system for Northern California (prone to wildfires, floods, and earthquakes)• Sourced, procured, warehoused, and distributed critical supplies during times of regional and national disasters.• Developed best practices for disaster response warehousing• Trained and managed teams for both short and long-term projects.• Worked with employees of corporate partners to map areas with vulnerable communities on Open Street Maps

• Rode my bicycle from Detroit to New York City, and Portugal to Istanbul, then continued by hitchhiking, bus, train, and boat across the Caucasus, Central Asia, China, Southeast Asia, and India• Learned about culture, history, politics around the world from firsthand experience• Gained adaptability, resourcefulness, and intercultural communications skills

Responsible for start-up of Naylor's first branch in the USA• Design, sell, and manage large industrial projects and contracts (refrigeration and plumbing)• Write and present complex proposals for corporate audiences• Interview and evaluate new local suppliers and subcontractors and manage for large projects and long-term relationships• Evaluate proposals and select appropriate technical equipment for large, industrial projects• Develop internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations of the EPA, Department of Labor, building codes and tax codes• Business development and account management• Hire, manage, and train office staff and field forceAccomplishments• Achieved first profitable months within 4 months of start-up • Grew from 1 employee to 6 within first year, leaving a sustainable business• Exceeded annual revenue target in first year

• Managed large industrial projects and contracts (refrigeration and plumbing)• Wrote and presented complex proposals for multinational corporations and government audiences• Interviewed and evaluated suppliers and subcontractors• Managed subcontractors for large projects and long-term relationships• Evaluated proposals and procured appropriate technical equipment for large, industrial projects• Estimated projects worth over $1,000,000; this included designing the solution for unique industrial heating/cooling requirements, selecting equipment, planning labor hours• Ensured that municipal, provincial and federal policies and regulations are adhered to• Responsible for field force management including assigning work to technicians and coordinating technical training• This position involves use of Microsoft Project, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and AutoCAD

• Worked as a technician with Naylor’s electricians, plumbers and HVAC technicians.• Worked in inside and outside sales completing the entire sales process and creating tools for use by the sales team

Member of a team that constructed a process and methodology for triaging potential solutions for the BP Deepwater Horizon Crisis.• Evaluated suggested emergency recovery solutions including: • Stopping the flow of oil - containment domes, controlled explosions, pipe freezing, pluggingexisting mechanisms and relief wells • Mitigating environmental impact - floating barriers, skimmers, burns and chemical dispersants• Responsible for consolidating and presenting technical field information in regular engineering team meetings as the crisis unfolded• Continuously change our process as site conditions change