Professional Portfolio
Technology executive and entrepreneur with 10+ years of leadership experience. Currently serving as CTO of Faultshift (AI-augmented software development) and Founder of Orion Leap (strategic consulting). Proven track record in crisis management, cost optimization, and distributed team leadership. Available for consulting engagements, fractional CTO services, and full-time executive roles.
Current Focus & Leadership Experience
AI-Augmented Software Development
Leading AI-augmented software development while building commercial platforms with enterprise-grade quality and 10x development velocity.
- AI orchestration workflows
- Production-grade systems
- 10x development velocity
- Microservices architecture design
- Enterprise security implementation
International Team Leadership
Built and led high-performing distributed teams across multiple time zones, delivering complex projects on time and under budget.
- 10 years technology leadership
- International team coordination
- 4 major software projects delivered
Crisis Management & Security
Successfully defended against sophisticated cyberattacks while maintaining system integrity and zero downtime during critical transformations.
- Zero security incidents
- Defended "unprecedented" attacks
- Crisis-tested platform recovery
Cost Optimization Excellence
Implemented strategic cost-saving measures achieving 70-83% reductions while improving system performance and capabilities.
- 83% marketing cost reduction
- 70% IT infrastructure savings
- 41.7% development cost optimization
Work Experience
Founder & Principal Consultant
- •Providing strategic consulting and fractional CTO services to small businesses ($1M-$25M revenue) and startups (Seed to Series A) focused on digital transformation, operational optimization, and technology leadership
- •Delivering expertise in crisis management and platform rescue, strategic cost optimization and vendor rationalization, international team leadership and distributed operations, and AI tool evaluation and adoption strategy
- •Specializing in traditional businesses modernizing operations, growing companies hitting scaling challenges, and startups requiring experienced executive leadership without full-time costs
Chief Technology Officer & Founder
- •Leading AI-augmented software development while proving 10x development velocity through AI orchestration
- •Building commercial software platforms with enterprise-grade quality and production standards
- •Managing complete product lifecycle from market research through technical architecture and deployment
- •Architecting privacy-first and security-first approaches addressing enterprise compliance requirements
Chief Technology Officer
- •Led technology strategy generating 50%+ of all new customer conversions while reducing costs 83%
- •Architected cybersecurity transformation that defended against attacks described as "unprecedented in scale" by development partners
- •Directed international team to deliver e-commerce platform rebuild in 7 months (vs 15-month industry standard)
- •Transformed digital marketing operations, achieving $312K annualized savings while maintaining 10% average CTR
- •Pioneered Cabinet Parts To Go B2B division with automated wholesale platform integration
- •Delivered 70% IT infrastructure cost reduction through strategic MSP partnership
Digital Transformation Consultant
- •Provided executive-level technology advisory services driving measurable business impact across operations
- •Rescued mission-critical website implementation, preventing revenue disruption through strategic intervention
- •Established enterprise communication frameworks reducing project delays by 80%
- •Developed cloud transformation strategy from legacy infrastructure to modern serverless environment
- •Led WCAG 2.1 compliance initiative, expanding market reach to previously underserved segments
IT Manager
- •Led technology strategy with director-level responsibilities across international teams
- •Directed four major software initiatives, delivering two platforms, one MVP, and one strategic evolution
- •Achieved top-3 search rankings with first responsive platform while maintaining legacy integration
- •Engineered enterprise-grade sales system handling 400,000+ data points at fraction of subscription cost
- •Established IT governance framework eliminating security incidents throughout tenure
- •Executed infrastructure modernization reducing costs 40% while improving productivity 25%
Skills & Expertise
Technical Leadership
- AI-Augmented Development
- Enterprise Software Architecture
- Product Development Lifecycle
- Cybersecurity Leadership
- Crisis Management
Software Development
- Microservices Architecture
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Security-First Design
- Database Optimization
- API Integration
Executive Skills
- Cost Optimization
- International Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- P&L Management
- Vendor Negotiation
Modern Technologies
- Python & Discord.py
- PostgreSQL & SQLAlchemy
- React & Next.js
- AWS & Cloud Deployment
- AI Development Tools
Education & Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Coursework focused on IT Project Management, Software & Web Development, Linux, and Network Protocols & Architecture.
HONORS
Bachelor of Science in Business and Professional Leadership
Marylhurst University
Coursework focused on Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Business Analysis, and Human Resources.
LinkedIn Learning Cloud Strategy Professional
Issued 2024
ServiceNow IT Leadership Professional
Issued 2024
Aha! Product Management Professional
Issued 2023
Career Essentials in Software Development
Issued 2023
Software Projects & Leadership Initiatives
AI-augmented software development and strategic leadership initiatives demonstrating 10x development velocity while maintaining production quality, alongside proven crisis management and transformation track record
Scientific Documentation Intelligence Platform
Commercial Development • Open Core Model
AI-powered document analysis and synthesis platform built in Go with multi-provider LLM integration (OpenRouter, Ollama). Features automated tabular data analysis, RAG-based retrieval, streaming generation, and cross-platform deployment. Targeting plant genetics research and agricultural science sectors with enterprise-grade analysis capabilities.
Privacy-First Mental Health App
Active Development • Pre-Launch
Privacy-first mobile mental health platform built with React Native for cross-platform deployment. Features local-only data storage, advanced data visualization for pattern recognition, evidence-based cognitive behavioral interventions, and complete user data sovereignty. No cloud sync, no accounts, no tracking—pure client-side architecture addressing structural constraints without toxic positivity.
Multi-User Workflow Management Platform
Enterprise-grade • Real-time collaboration
Architecting comprehensive workflow management system with role-based access control, optimistic locking for concurrent operations, and comprehensive audit logging. Built with microservices architecture supporting distributed teams and complex approval processes.
AI-Powered Cultural Context Platform
AI-driven • Global market ready
Building intelligent content adaptation system with natural language processing and cultural sensitivity frameworks. Designed for global deployment with personalized learning algorithms and real-time cultural context processing.
Platform Transformation & Crisis Leadership
400% traffic growth • Zero downtime
Rescued failing eCommerce platform from critical security breaches and near-zero search visibility. Led complete transformation achieving 2,000+ monthly organic clicks from sub-10 baseline, top-3 rankings for 20+ keywords, and highest order volumes since pre-pandemic.
Revenue Transformation: Digital Channel Optimization
$312K saved • 50% of leads
Identified critical marketing misalignment and personally drove transformation generating 50% of company leads while reducing spend by 80%. Achieved highest sales in years through strategic pivot from Google to Meta platforms.
Performance Engineering Excellence
70% faster • 53% longer sessions
Recognized performance bottleneck impacting marketing ROI and led architecture refactoring. Reduced load times from 3.0 to 0.8 seconds, elevated PageSpeed scores to 95+, critical for social media campaign effectiveness.
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New B2B Venture: Cabinet Parts To Go
100% automation • <4 month launch
Conceptualized and launched strategic B2B division from inception. Eliminated manual order processing through vendor partnerships and manufacturing-to-fulfillment automation, creating scalable new revenue stream.
Industry-First 3D Configuration SaaS
Multi-tenant SaaS • 5-year initiative
Conceptualized and delivered proprietary 3D product configuration platform integrated with manufacturing. Created competitive advantage enabling complex custom orders online—capability competitors couldn't match.
Communication Infrastructure Crisis Recovery
40% cost reduction • $400K saved
Averted operational disaster when VoIP migration failed and vendor demanded $400K+ facility reconstruction. Executed rapid pivot preserving manufacturing operations while achieving significant cost savings.
How I Can Help
Through Orion Leap Consulting:
Crisis management, cost optimization, fractional CTO services, and digital transformation for growing businesses. Engagements range from 2-week emergency response to 12-month fractional leadership.
Through Executive Leadership:
Available for fractional or full-time CTO, VP Engineering, or Director of Technology roles with companies pursuing transformation or scaling technical capabilities.
What Sets Me Apart:
Active CTO at Faultshift maintaining cutting-edge technical skills while bringing 10+ years of crisis-tested leadership, international team management, and measurable business impact to every engagement.