PaynuitySVP Strategy, PMO, Data & Engineering
Oct. 2022 - Aug. 2023Orlando, Florida, United StatesAs SVP of Strategy, PMO, Data & Engineering at Paynuity, I played a key role in building and scaling a FinTech startup specializing in card processing, credit issuance, and digital merchant banking. As part of the executive leadership team, I worked across strategy, operations, technology, and compliance to drive growth and innovation. Key Contributions: • Executive Leadership – One of four senior decision-makers responsible for aligning strategy, operations, and risk management with business goals and regulatory requirements. • Departmental Leadership – Managed Strategy, PMO, Data & Engineering, overseeing corporate strategy, compliance, and product roadmaps. • Process & Compliance – Established PMO, OKRs, risk frameworks (PCI DSS, SOC 2, ISO 27001), and partner integrations to support scalability. • Business & Financial Strategy – Led profitability modeling, business process management, and strategic partnerships. • Technology & Transformation – Drove system integrations (TSYS Direct, Merrick Bank), BPM/BMI frameworks, and Agile-based continuous development. Through cross-functional leadership, compliance oversight, and product innovation, I helped position Paynuity for long-term success in the evolving payments landscape.