Executive Summary
Global CIO/CTO with 20+ years aligning technology strategy with business growth — scaling eCommerce platforms across 9 countries, leading teams of 200+ with budgets to $30M, and delivering cloud modernization, data platforms, and enterprise systems that run at 99.999%. Comfortable at the edge of what's next: AI-powered products, including an agentic sales copilot, are in production and earning their keep. A builder of teams and an early adopter who turns new technology into operating advantage.
Key Achievements
Global Transformation
Consolidated and modernized 10+ international eCommerce platforms (SHOP.COM, MarketAmerica.com, MotivesCosmetics.com, Isotonix.com) with multilingual, multi-currency support.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Migrated ERP, warehouse, and legacy systems to AWS/Azure — cutting TCO by 80% while sustaining 99.999% uptime.
AI & ML Innovation
Brought AI into production: UnFranchise Copilot, an agentic assistant supporting sales and analytics, plus recommendation engines across eCommerce product pages.
Data & Analytics
Deployed a Big Data platform across 8 countries, leveraging Tableau & Power BI for real-time insights.
DevOps Modernization
Re-platformed from monolith to microservices and containers (OpenShift) with CI/CD pipelines — release velocity up 45%.
Cost & Efficiency
Relocated the data center for $1.5M annual savings; cut external consulting by building in-house IT training programs.
Career Highlights
Chief Information Officer
Market America | SHOP.COM — Greensboro, NC
Lead IT strategy, innovation, and global technology operations ($25M budget, 200+ staff). Drove enterprise modernization, digital transformation, and AI adoption across 9 countries.
Chief Information Officer
Open Finance Network — Charlotte, NC | Boca Raton, FL
Scaled a cloud-based fintech platform; built an SOA framework linking 300+ financial firms securely.
CIO / SVP | VP Development
LendingTree, LLC — Charlotte, NC
Directed IT transformation supporting revenue growth from $39.7M to $428.8M. Led 250+ staff, $30M budget; launched enterprise APIs and real-time BI.
Technical Leadership
Cloud & Infrastructure
Data & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning
Platform & Security
Education & Engagement
BFA, Arizona State University
Certified Computer Science Instructor
Advisory Board Member
UNC Greensboro Computer Science
Founder, LittleBytes
Nonprofit teaching kids (ages 6–12) to code