I am a seasoned technology executive with a demonstrated track record in software engineering, enterprise application architecture, and people management. With over two decades of hands-on experience, I've led both startups and established organizations through extensive periods of growth, technological transformation, and regulatory compliance. My professional journey has seen me wear many hats, from being a co-founder to holding key leadership positions like EVP Technology and CTO.Throughout my career, I've managed large-scale, low-latency systems, and have played a crucial role in executing multi-million dollar budgets and venture funding. My forte lies in integrating technological strategies with business objectives to drive innovation and operational excellence. I have been instrumental in leading the technology compliance activities of several organizations, meeting and exceeding the requirements of regulatory bodies and 3rd party audits.In my recent stint as Executive Vice President Technology at BillGO, I spearheaded a variety of initiatives ranging from large financial institution integration, open banking, and RPA process stability to technological deployment of substantial venture funding. Earlier as CTO at ClickSWITCH (later acquired by Q2 Holdings), I built a reputation for disciplined execution, leading the introduction of innovative products such as instant account switching and developer-first SDKs. At SafeChain Financial, a startup I co-founded, I led the establishment of an NFT standard for real estate tokenization, resulting in being recognized as the 2018 VentureOhio Startup of the Year.I have honed my skills in multiple programming languages like Python, Java, JavaScript and am well-versed in relational, hierarchical, graph, and blockchain databases. I have a Bachelor's in Computer Information Science from Franklin University, where I studied object-oriented data structures, project management, Java and J2EE Development, and Enterprise Architecture.In an era of rapid technological advancement, I continue to learn and experiment with emerging tech trends. I have a passion for inspiring first-time entrepreneurs and enjoy the challenge of leading organizations through technological change.