Capabilities & Experience

Technology Leader โ€ข System Architect โ€ข Builder

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Professional Summary

Technology leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years building systems, teams, and businesses. Track record spans custom software architecture, federal program management, enterprise operations, and independent ventures. Currently focused on AI-assisted development workflows and business technology consulting.

Core Identity: Builder who bridges technical depth with business operations. Equally comfortable architecting database schemas, managing multi-million dollar programs, or launching new ventures.


Core Capabilities

Technology & Architecture

  • Custom System Design โ€” Ground-up architecture of complex applications (databases, APIs, business logic)
  • Infrastructure Operations โ€” Linux/Windows servers, web infrastructure, cloud migration
  • Database Engineering โ€” PostgreSQL, SQL Server; schema design, optimization, data pipelines
  • Development โ€” PHP, Python, Bash; server-side applications, automation, integrations
  • Modern Platforms โ€” Microsoft 365 ecosystem, Power Platform, collaboration tools

AI & Automation

  • AI Agent Development โ€” Building operational AI coding assistants with governance controls
  • Workflow Automation โ€” Business process automation, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code
  • LLM Integration โ€” Practical applications of large language models in development workflows
  • Multi-Agent Systems โ€” Orchestration, conflict prevention, security governance for AI tools

Business & Leadership

  • Program Management โ€” PMP & PMI-ACP certified; multi-million dollar federal programs
  • Team Leadership โ€” Built and managed distributed teams (32 direct reports across 19 teams)
  • Operations โ€” Financial systems, vendor management, compliance, organizational processes
  • Entrepreneurship โ€” Founded and operated multiple independent businesses

Compliance & Security

  • Federal Standards โ€” Federal security authorization certifications, compliance standards implementation
  • Security Operations โ€” System hardening, access controls, audit documentation
  • Risk Management โ€” Compliance tracking, remediation planning, continuous authorization

Professional Experience

Founder & Principal | Technology Consulting Practice

2025 โ€“ Present

Independent consulting focused on business improvement through technology. Services include web presence development, process automation, and technology strategy for small businesses.

Current Ventures:

  • Technical Blog & AI Research โ€” Documenting AI-assisted development practices, system architecture patterns, and automation workflows
  • Content Production โ€” Scenic media brand with multi-platform distribution pipeline
  • Web Services โ€” Design, development, and SEO optimization for business clients

Technical Focus:

  • AI agent orchestration and governance systems
  • Automated content pipelines (video processing, social distribution)
  • Hugo static sites with modern deployment workflows
  • Business process automation with Power Platform and custom tooling

Chief Information Officer | Technology Consulting Group

2023 โ€“ 2025

Led enterprise-wide technology operations across multiple business units. Managed IT infrastructure, HR systems, financial platforms, and project delivery.

Impact:

  • Increased contract revenue 52% year-over-year
  • Achieved 30%+ profit margins while supporting multi-million dollar annual revenue
  • Modernized infrastructure with cloud migration, reducing vendor costs 30%+
  • Implemented business intelligence dashboards for executive visibility

Scope:

  • IT, HR, accounting, marketing, and PMO departments
  • Multiple federal and commercial contract portfolios
  • Organizational policy and compliance frameworks

Program Manager | Federal Technology Contractor

2004 โ€“ 2022

Directed multi-million dollar federal contracts through system modernization, compliance certification, and operational delivery.

System Architecture & Development:

  • Designed and built custom enterprise system from ground up (Linux, PostgreSQL, PHP)
  • Architected database schema for complex financial and operational data
  • Led full lifecycle: requirements, design, development, migration, operations
  • Maintained continuous federal authorization through multiple certification cycles

Program Leadership:

  • Managed multi-million dollar annual federal contract
  • Coordinated 8 subcontractors, 2 joint ventures, 2 partner organizations
  • Delivered significant program revenue under large-scale contract portfolio
  • Established PMO: SOPs, KPIs, audit systems, compliance tracking

Team Development:

  • 32 direct reports across 19 teams over program lifetime
  • Built distributed teams across multiple locations
  • Developed training programs, onboarding systems, succession planning

Project Manager | Professional Services Firm

2003 โ€“ 2004

Managed system operations and initiated security certification for federal support system. Led GIS project development and coordinated multi-agency stakeholder relationships.

System Operations Lead | Technical Services Contractor

2000 โ€“ 2003

Led data operations for multi-agency federal program. Procured and managed original system development, supervised production team, and served as primary technical contact.

Founder | Web Services & Community Business

Early 2000s

Founded and operated online business combining community platform with commercial services.

Operations:

  • Built and managed community blog with chat functionality
  • Coordinated sponsor relationships and promotional giveaways
  • Developed business website for consulting client
  • Managed all aspects: technical, content, business development

Certifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) โ€” Project Management Institute
  • Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) โ€” Project Management Institute

Technical Proficiencies

Languages & Development

  • PHP (OOP, MVC, custom frameworks)
  • Python (automation, scripting, data processing)
  • Bash (system administration, CI/CD)
  • SQL (complex queries, optimization, schema design)
  • JavaScript (integration, basic frontend)

Databases & Data

  • PostgreSQL (architecture, administration, replication)
  • SQL Server, Oracle (queries, reporting)
  • Database design, normalization, migration
  • ETL processes, data pipelines

Infrastructure

  • Linux administration and hardening
  • Windows Server, Active Directory
  • Apache, NGINX configuration
  • Virtualization, containerization basics

Cloud & Microsoft

  • Microsoft 365 administration
  • Power Platform (Automate, BI, Apps)
  • Azure AD / Entra ID
  • Intune MDM

AI & Automation

  • LLM API integration
  • AI agent frameworks and orchestration
  • Prompt engineering and governance
  • Workflow automation, CI/CD

Project & Business Systems

  • Jira, Confluence administration
  • Federal ERP/financial platforms
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Selected Achievements

CategoryAchievement
Revenue Growth52% YoY contract revenue increase
Cost Reduction94% training cost reduction through optimization
System DeliveryGround-up enterprise system serving federal mission
Team Scale32 direct reports, 19 teams, 8 subcontractors
Program ValueMulti-million dollar delivery under large-scale portfolio
ComplianceMultiple federal security certifications maintained
Margin Performance30%+ profit margins on multi-million dollar revenue

Current Focus

Building:

  • AI-assisted development environments with proper governance
  • Automated content production and distribution pipelines
  • Business technology consulting practice

Exploring:

  • Multi-agent AI systems and orchestration patterns
  • Modern web architectures (JAMstack, edge computing)
  • Platform engineering and developer experience

Writing:

  • Technical documentation on AI agent workflows
  • System architecture and automation patterns
  • Business technology strategy