Technologies
NodeJS, ExpressJS, HonoJS, Typescript, ReactJS, AWS, Azure, GCP, Microservice Architecture, API Design, CI/CD, Automated Testing, LLMs, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), A2A (Agent-to-Agent) Protocol, AG-UI (Agent-User Interaction) Protocol, DevOps, APIaaS, Event Sourcing Technologies.

Industries
HealthTech, AI & Machine Learning, Software Engineering & Development, IoT, Cloud Computing, Marketing & Advertising Technology, EHR/EMR Systems, Professional Services, Building Technologies.

Work Experiences 

Redacted Company 
VP of Software Engineering
Nashville, TN (remote)
April 2024 - April 2025

• Led software engineering function with oversight of budgets, hiring, and team culture while delivering key engineering initiatives.

• Collaborated with C-suite leadership (CTO, VP of Product, VP of Data, and VP of IT) to define product roadmaps and strategic direction.

• Spearheaded R&D initiatives focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLM), and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technologies.

• Enhanced the developer onboarding process, reducing ramp-up time and increasing productivity for new hires.

• Instituted a quarterly hackathon to foster innovation and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to the company’s growth.

Independent Consultant
Atlanta, GA (remote)
July 2023 - Present

• Served as advisory board member for early-stage startup, providing strategic guidance on engineering and product development.

• Collaborated with local government agencies to advise on AI-based initiatives aimed at improving service delivery.

• Delivered consulting services to multiple organizations on AI integration, including fine-tuning open-source models and building human-in-the-loop AI workflows.

• Developed AI-driven prototypes with Agent-to-Agent (A2A) and Agent-User Interaction (AG-UI) protocols to enhance automation capabilities.

• Led the architecture and development of tools for autonomous agents, improving the efficiency and scalability of AI solutions.

VP of Engineering / CTO
Healthtech Company, New York, NY (remote)
July 2021 - July 2023

• Promoted from VP of Engineering to CTO, leading Product, Engineering, Design, and Data teams while reporting directly to the CEO.

• Managed executive-level teams, focusing on strategy to optimize Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Lifetime Value (LTV).

• Successfully acquired the Emme platform, leading integration efforts and ensuring smooth transitions across teams.

• Enhanced developer experience, streamlining technical onboarding so new hires could make pull requests within their first hour.

• Represented the company at public speaking engagements, showcasing innovation in HealthTech and technology leadership.

Sr. Director of Engineering
Software Company, Atlanta, GA (remote)
April 2020 - July 2021

• Directed the Transactional Email domain, contributing to approximately 30% of the company’s Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR).

• Managed cross-functional teams including engineering managers and staff engineers, fostering collaboration with product, legal, and support teams.

• Implemented agile practices, including Kanban, to improve team efficiency and reduce delivery timelines.

• Negotiated contracts with major cloud vendors (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring cost-effective and scalable solutions.

• Led initiatives for hiring, onboarding, and mentorship of new team members, contributing to overall team growth and success.

Director of Engineering
Honeywell, Atlanta, GA
May 2017 - April 2020

• Led a 100+ engineering team for Honeywell’s Building Technologies division, managing multiple technical domains, including IoT device development, mobile applications, and cloud platforms.

• Managed and mentored 12 direct reports, providing leadership and career development opportunities for emerging leaders.

• Played a key role in Honeywell’s DEIB initiatives, partnering with NSBE and Grace Hopper to support diversity and inclusion efforts.

• Implemented a global API-first initiative, establishing an API governance charter and promoting best practices across teams.

• Worked closely with legal and cross-functional teams to establish vendor contracts and ensure project compliance.

Senior Manager of Software Engineering
Matrix, Atlanta, GA
January 2012 - May 2017

• Led the internal DevOps organization and served as a technical lead for external client projects as part of the Professional Services team.

• Managed a team of eight full-time employees and collaborated with various external teams for client engagements.

• Automated database deployments and migrations, improving operational efficiency and reducing manual intervention.

• Partnered with the sales team to serve as the voice of technology, successfully landing new client engagements and growing revenue.

• Drove the implementation of continuous delivery pipelines and automated testing processes for clients, enhancing system reliability.

Director of Software Engineering
Studiocom, Atlanta, GA
October 2010 - January 2012

• Managed the development of marketing micro-sites for major clients such as Kimberly-Clark, Dannon, Nestle, and Purina.

• Led a team of twelve architects, front-end, and back-end developers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality projects.

• Improved customer acquisition cost (CAC) and lifetime value (LTV) through strategic use of technology and marketing efforts.

• Developed technical specifications and proofs of concept to assess the feasibility of client business requirements.

• Conducted impact analysis on feature and change requests, ensuring alignment with client objectives and operational feasibility.

Manager of Software Engineering
McKesson, Atlanta, GA
July 2009 - October 2010

• Managed four SCRUM teams to design and develop an Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) application.

• Played a pivotal role in architecting a multi-tiered, multi-tenant application for healthcare organizations.

• Developed automation, observability, and test plans to ensure software quality and reduce operational risks.

• Provided mentorship and guidance to engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and collaboration.

• Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and healthcare standards.

Senior Software Architect
Bridgevine, Atlanta, GA
November 2006 - May 2009

• Designed and built multi-tiered applications that supported a wide range of enterprise business needs.

• Led API development and database design efforts, ensuring scalability and reliability of software solutions.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate various system components, optimizing performance and user experience.

• Provided technical leadership and architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices.

• Worked closely with clients to understand their requirements and delivered tailored solutions to meet their business goals.