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CoreCommerceChief Product & Technology Officer
Oct. 2023 - Jun. 2024Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesStrategy & Architecture
• Monetization Initiatives: Spearheaded strategic monetization efforts at CoreCommerce, optimizing legacy products while ideating and developing new offerings in the payments sector.
• Architectural Innovations: Designed and proposed highly resilient, event-driven architectures for the next-generation Payment Gateway, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance. Teams
• Organizational Alignment: Reorganized and aligned existing teams to support three distinct business units, enhancing focus and efficiency.
• Product Development: Established a design-led product team, instrumental in the creation of the CoreGiving platform.
• Talent Acquisition: Hired the first UI/UX designer, strengthening the product's user-centric approach.
• Best Practices Implementation: Enforced adherence to TDD (Test-Driven Development) best practices, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Agile Processes: Implemented Agile methodologies, streamlining project management and delivery.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitated comprehensive code reviews, promoting knowledge sharing and skill development across the team. Security, Compliance, Infrastructure
• Compliance Leadership: Successfully led the team through SOC 2 and HIPAA SRA audits, ensuring robust security and compliance.
• Cryptography & Key Management: Directed BDK (Base Derivation Key) development and oversaw the initial key exchange process, bolstering security measures.
• Cloud Optimization: Executed cloud infrastructure upgrades, achieving immediate cost savings of approximately 20%, with potential savings of up to 40% upon full implementation. Major Individual Contributions
• Process Improvement: Delivered solutions to resolve longstanding api and process integration issues, enhancing operational efficiency and security.
• Test Automation: Re-engineered the test engine to be stateless and asynchronous, reducing execution time from over 35 minutes to under 4 minutes.
Social FabricCo-Founder & Operations Strategist
Feb. 2023 - Jun. 2025Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesAt Fabric, I am committed to transforming technology into a catalyst for real-world connections, addressing the paradox of increased digital connectivity leading to social isolation. Mentorship & Leadership
• Mentor to the Fabric team and advisor to our CEO and engineering team. Emphasized alignment across all teams to accelerate progress and maintain focus on our ambitious goals. Vision Shaping
• Collaborated closely with the founding team to refine our mission and vision, ensuring our technology fosters genuine community engagement. Strategic Development
• Crafted potential monetization strategies that align with our B2C model and our values, setting the stage for sustainable growth and future fundraising initiatives. Operational Excellence
• Coached the team to operate lean and agile to ensure they can respond quickly to feedback, turning challenges into opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure that our technological advancements remained aligned with our core mission to foster authentic real-world connections. Technical Expertise
• Architected and developed scalable backend cloud services to serve as the foundation for transforming online interactions into meaningful face-to-face experiences. By integrating strategic foresight with technological expertise, I help Fabric address the critical issue of social isolation in today’s hyper-connected world. Together, we’re building a platform where technology serves as a bridge to authentic experiences rather than a barrier, empowering people to explore their local communities and form genuine, face-to-face relationships. 🚀 Stitching society together, one thread at a time.
SeeSnap - See it. Snap it. Done! ✅Co-Founder | Chief Product & Technology Officer
Apr. 2021 - Sep. 2022Nashville Metropolitan AreaAs the Fractional Head of Product and Technology at SeeSnap, I assessed the company’s tech stack, team dynamics, and processes to drive innovation and efficiency. Within 12 months, I delivered a market-ready solution, reimagining the product and positioning SeeSnap for competitive success. Key Achievements
Assessment
• Evaluated the existing tech stack, identifying opportunities for modernization
• Analyzed team structures and workflows to optimize productivity and collaboration Agile Implementation
• Introduced SCRUM/Agile practices to enhance communication and project management
• Established bi-weekly team demos, improving transparency and engaging key stakeholders Platform (re)Architecture
• Complete re-architecture of the existing platform to boost scalability and performance
• Transitioned from a Progressive Web App (PWA) to native mobile applications, significantly enhancing user experience
• Developed a server-less AWS architecture to improve scalability and reduce operational costs
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines for efficient, reliable deployments
• Contributed key code to strengthen the platform
• Successfully launched two native mobile apps and one web app, expanding product reach
• Led design efforts for a future web-based version of SeeSnap, laying the foundation for continued growth and adaptability Team Leadership
• Managed a remote/offshore team of 2 designers and 4 engineers
• Fostered a collaborative environment across different locations, ensuring alignment and timely delivery
• Conducted tech stack training sessions elevating the team’s technical proficiency Outcome
• Achieved the goal of bringing a fully reimagined product to market within a 12-month timeframe
• Enhanced product quality and user satisfaction through improved performance and functionality By integrating strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, I led the team to deliver a comprehensive, market-ready product on schedule revitalized SeeSnap’s offerings.
WaveFire Founder | Chief Product & Technology Officer
Jun. 2017 - Aug. 2023Greater Nashville Area, TNAfter navigating the complexities of a SOC 2 audit at Built, I founded WaveFire with a vision to revolutionize risk management for organizations worldwide. Recognizing that managing controls and understanding the gaps in policies & procedures should be more intuitive and efficient, I set out to build a platform that simplifies these challenges. Key Accomplishments
Conceptualized and Launched WaveFire
• Designed and developed a B2B SaaS platform that empowers complex, multi-site enterprises across various industries to assess and manage risks comprehensively.
• Worked closely with key clients to understand their pain points, ensuring the product not only met but exceeded user expectations and facilitated seamless adoption. Architected Scalable Infrastructure
• Created a scalable, serverless cloud-based infrastructure capable of accommodating rapid growth and large-scale data processing without compromising performance.
• Implemented CI/CD pipelines for seamless blue-green deployments, enabling continuous integration and delivery with minimal downtime.
• Developed an open API for seamless integration with existing solutions such as asset management platforms and GRC systems, ensuring WaveFire could adapt to diverse organizational needs. Advanced Data Management and Visualization
• Developed a sophisticated user interface capable of handling vast amounts of persisted data, providing cross-domain metrics and near real-time reporting.
• Enabled administrators and management to gain immediate visibility into high-risk areas, facilitating proactive risk remediation and informed decision-making. Enhanced Risk Assessment and Compliance
• Streamlined the assessment process by allowing experts to answer once and cascade responses across multiple locations, business units, and frameworks, eliminating unnecessary repetition.
• Provided workflows for managing remediation efforts, documenting, tracking, and reporting risk mitigation activities for ongoing improvement.
Reins DigitalFounder & CEO
Jan. 2017Nashville Metropolitan AreaWe turn ambitious ideas into market-leading products. Led by a technical founder who helped build Nashville's first unicorn, Reins Digital helps select founders navigate the same journey. We write code, not decks. We debug systems, not strategies. We ship products, not promises. What we do differently: We work with 3-4 ambitious startups at a time, serving as their technical co-founder and strategic partner. From writing the first lines of code to architecting systems that scale to millions of users, we're hands-on partners in your success. Our sweet spot:
• AI Strategy → Execution: We don't just talk about AI, we implement it in ways that drive real business value
• Zero to One: Taking ideas from napkin sketch to first customers, with battle-tested playbooks from the trenches
• Fractional CTO Services: Full technical leadership for companies not ready for a full-time executive
• "Impossible" Problems: The harder the challenge, the more interested we are Who we work with: Founders building in AI, Payments, FinTech, SaaS who need simple solutions to complex problems. Those who've been told "it's too hard" or "it can't be done" are exactly our type. We're selective because we go deep, your success becomes our obsession. We have one opening available for founders who refuse to settle. Is your vision big enough? → Let's talk today https://calendar.app.google/tKcJW2HjhofeyCZLA
Built Technologies, Inc.Technical Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Mar. 2014 - Dec. 2016Greater Nashville AreaAs the technical founder and first CTO of Built, I set out to revolutionize construction lending. Starting as the founding engineer, I was instrumental in crafting innovative solutions and architecting a highly scalable, secure platform that met our long-term goals—focusing on mitigating risk, improving compliance, and delivering a user experience that delighted our customers. During my tenure, I built and led a world-class team of engineers, designers, and product managers. Together, we fostered a culture of innovation and excellence, driving rapid growth. Understanding the critical importance of security and compliance in a highly regulated sector, I successfully led the inaugural SOC 1 and SOC 2 audits, ensuring our platform met the highest standards of data protection and operational integrity. Transitioning into executive leadership, I embraced the role of a servant leader, bridging the gap between strategic business objectives and our technical teams. I’m passionate about cultivating teams and iterating on processes to keep the company lean and efficient. Our solution introduced transparency, reliability, process efficiency, compliance, and an exceptional user experience to construction lending—an area that had not evolved with the times. We set out to change the way the world gets built. Our mission was to provide lenders and borrowers with a transformative platform that enhanced their experience throughout the entire lifecycle of a construction loan. We significantly expanded our platform, simplifying compliance, increasing operational efficiency for lenders, and revolutionizing how money is borrowed for construction. I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved at Built Technologies. Together with an exceptional team, we modernized an entire industry, delivering innovative solutions and delightful user experiences that have had a lasting impact on construction lending.
Parthenon PublishingSenior Full Stack Developer
Apr. 2013 - Mar. 2014NashvilleMy day to day activities include developing websites, landing pages and internal applications using technology like HTML5, CSS3, JS, AJAX, SASS and GitHub as well as maintaining existing client websites. This include writing custom modules & bug fixes for numerous CMS systems including Drupal, Joomla, Word Press and more. I also work with our strategists on various technologies and implementation strategies for our varying projects to help ensure a successful launch. I have also been tasked with assisting in choosing technology that will assist with communication and work flow company wide. Through it all I am extremely fortunate to work in a culture that encourages and challenges me to continue learning as well as implementing any new found skill sets. Current Internal application stack consists of Node.js, Express.js MongoDB and socket.io #fun
Somerset Capital Group, Ltd.Senior Full Stack Developer
Sep. 2012 - Jan. 2013Based in Milford, CT, Working remotely.I was brought in remotely as an extension of their in-house team to help implement a Javascript MVC UI framework for an in-house project that would allow the sales & management team to better manage all lease’s throughout their life cycle. Building a modern set of tools to assist our outstanding team to be as productive as possible. I am fortunate to be able to play with a technology stack that includes: HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JS, ExtJS v4, AJAX, EXTJS, PHP, SYMFONY, DOCTRINE, RESTful API. Participated and assisted in project planning meetings as well as daily stand ups.
CicaydaSenior Full Stack Developer
Jun. 2012 - Jul. 2012Greater Nashville Area, TNCicayda is a local start up that’s mission is to is to bring Web 2.0 thinking, design, user experience, scalability, functionality, and economic sensibility to the e-discovery world. I was hired in as UI/UX developer working with technology stacks such as Require.JS, Backbone.JS, Twitter Bootstrap, JSON, HTML5, SASS, CSS3, jQuery. I participated in early project planning meetings and assisted in evaluating frameworks to meet the needs of the project. Left Cicayda on a positive note as they decided to change technology stacks.
Robertson Group LLCSenior Full Stack Developer
Aug. 2011 - Jun. 2012Greater Nashville Area, TNRobertson Group is the firm behind Bolt System and is the foremost provider of Internet-based fleet management/trucking dispatch software in the industry. My main concentration was as a UI/UX Developer responsible for standardizing the current CSS/JS for other team members to easily implement as well as build the new UI for the next major version release. I researched and implement new technologies where it would be beneficial as well as troubleshot existing code (HTML, CSS , JavaScript, coldfusion, json, xml, ajax, db2, soap). I prototyped a v4 that created an updated user experience for our products utilizing the existing db structure. I managed the early development of the QualComm XML Soap web service API integration. I develop javascript classes using Prototype (v3 of Bolt), MooTool (v4 of Bolt) to allow “No JS” programming for other developers to implement standardized widgets into the code base. Assist/Advise other team members on CSS/JS/JSON/AJAX best practices.
Quiet Light CommunicationsSenior Full Stack Developer
Nov. 2010 - Jul. 2011Quiet Light Communications is a very forward think advertising agency that I had the honor of working for. I provided front end programming expertise in a team environment where ideas, knowledge and code were shared openly. I ran project management as well as lead lead developer on projects using HTML/HTML5, CSS, Javascript, AJAX, Flash (Timeline,AS2,AS3), PHP/MySQL, Server Administration. I was also responsible for troubleshoot existing code (HTML,CSS,PHP,JavaScript) as wells as propose solutions and implement them. Develop valid (x)HTML(5) separating design from code base via CSS(3). I work with creative team on new concepts as well as building project scope and project quotes. I developed javascript and php applications to suite the individual needs of client sites as well to engage the visitor. Integration with Google Analytics as well as tracking and improving site performance based on results. Suggest and Implement both onsite and offsite SEO. Create custom PHP modules, models and controllers for Joomla and CodeIgniter based on project needs. Some of the cool technologies I get to play with everyday:
(x)HTML, HTML5, CSS2, CSS3, Javascript, jQuery, mooTools, AJAX, PHP, Code Igniter, mySql, Flash, ActionScript 2.0, ActionScript 3. Just to name a few.
GTS Marketing Solutions Fall 2004Partner / Lead Developer
Sep. 2004 - Dec. 2004GTS Marketing Solutions was I small upstart between family friends and myself. We focused on print advertising as well as the web. Out of this experience was born AT Web Results, Inc.
AT Web ResultsFounder & Lead Full Stack Developer
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2011AT Web Results is focused on secure cutting edge website development and web 2.0 PHP/JavaScript/MySQL application development as well as business class hosting.
• In my role I have taken a concept from conception through fruition all the while supplementing with creative ideas and maintaining firm deadlines on a strict budget.
• Have developed many AJAX/JAVASCRIPT/PHP/MySQL applications and CMS system Developed a calendar system that integrates with a bash script to automate reminder calls. A very sleek web 2.0 survey system, with dynamic surveys populated by the project administrator through a custom CMS
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