Toyota Connected is an all cloud, all agile software company with a mission to help transform global Toyota into a digital, electrified mobility company. Key Responsibilities: - Head of IT - Head of Core Engineering teams - API Management, Internal Developer Platform (IDP), Cloud & Platform Engineering, Developer Experience- Special Projects and Innovation leader - Web3: NFT, Blockchain & AR/VR/XR, Generative AIPrior Responsibilities:- IoT platform - connected car services to millions of vehicles worldwide- Connected Vehicle Data Platform - Global Launch Readiness - Connected Vehicle Command Center Multiple patents pendingWe use the latest tech and engineering practices - AWS, Azure, GCP; Go, Python, Java, Ember.js Docker/Kubernetes, Hashicorp - at scale to support all Toyota and Lexus vehicles on the road

Parent organization of Web3TX - a non-profit focused on connecting all walks of life to new, useful and customer focused technology.

Successful exit to Crexendo Business SolutionsLeader: Solutions to Managed Services; Tactical to Strategic. Head of Technology & Engineering- Launched SaaS product for multi-cloud orchestration, monitoring, billing. Built with Docker/K8, Python, Apache Libcloud- Rebuilt network, data center, VoIP/UCaaS infrastructure & product offering - Lead cybersecurity initiatives- Chief Cloud Architect for migrations / transformations on AWS & Azure

- Global Department Head for Voice, Network & Video- Early adopter, evangelist and customer technology architect for RPA in full-stack IT Operations- Key leadership stakeholder for channel relationships with Cisco, AT&T, BT, etc- Fortune 500 / Global 1000 customer base across all industries

- Head of South Region Operations- Started and lead the growth of the region to 150+ FTE in 22,000 sq ft facility and one of 3 global service operations centers (next to HQ and Bangalore, India)- Lead infrastructure, app and services deployment teams

- Lead Engineer for Fortune 500 Network & VoIP customer base in many industries - Strategically aligned to provide high touch customer experience, problem resolution and escalations

- Oversight of compound infrastructure in a hostile and tactical environment - Cisco Routing / Switching / Call Manager, VSAT, Mainframe, ISDN Gateway and encryption- DHCP, AD, Websense- Process development and governance- Team of SME on LAN / WAN

- Leader of 4 person crew focusing on leadership and technical development; mentoring- RF / Microwave Line of Sight communications - Accountable for the operations and sustainability of multi-million dollar communications equipment

- Tactical SATCOM providing mission-critical communications - Previously untrained on systems & technology and learned through OJT / self study