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Founder and Head Creative Dude
Krateo.aiFounder and Head Creative Dude
Feb. 2022Virginia, United StatesAt Krateo.ai, we are redefining the landscape of creative solutions by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. As the visionary Founder and Head Creative, I lead a dynamic team of innovators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the digital and creative realms. Role and Responsibilities: Visionary Leadership: Spearhead the creative direction and strategic vision of Krateo.ai, ensuring alignment with our mission to revolutionize the creative industry through AI-powered solutions. Innovation and Ideation: Foster a culture of innovation by continuously exploring new ideas, technologies, and methodologies to enhance our creative offerings and deliver exceptional value to our clients. Team Development: Mentor and inspire a talented team of creatives, developers, and strategists, cultivating an environment that encourages collaboration, growth, and excellence. Client Collaboration: Partner with clients to understand their unique needs and challenges, translating their vision into compelling, AI-driven creative solutions that drive measurable results. Market Insight: Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, positioning Krateo.ai as a thought leader and innovator in the AI and creative spaces. Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the creative department, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
VP, New Market Solutions
Semantic AIVP, New Market Solutions
May. 2021 - Nov. 2023San Diego, California, United StatesDynamic VP of New Markets at Semantic AI, driving expansion and innovation in AI-powered knowledge management solutions. Spearheading business development initiatives to bring our cutting-edge semantic search and natural language processing technologies to new industries and global markets. Key Responsibilities and Achievements Identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships to accelerate market penetration Leading cross-functional teams to adapt our AI platform for diverse industry applications Developing go-to-market strategies that showcase the transformative power of our semantic technology Expertise AI Solution Implementation: Translating complex AI capabilities into tangible business value Team Building: Assembling and mentoring high-performance teams across sales, marketing, and product development Thought Leadership: Representing Semantic AI at industry conferences and contributing to the dialogue on AI's role in knowledge management Passionate about harnessing the potential of AI to revolutionize how organizations discover, access, and utilize their collective knowledge. Committed to driving innovation and fostering a culture of continuous learning and adaptation in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Director, Capture, Proposal and Marketing Solutions
Altamira Technologies CorporationDirector, Capture, Proposal and Marketing Solutions
Jan. 2020 - May. 2021Results-driven executive with a proven track record in leading high-performance teams to secure strategic business opportunities. Expertise in innovative solution development, competitive intelligence, and market positioning for complex technical offerings. ## Professional Experience **Team Leadership & Business Development** - Spearhead cross-functional teams of technical experts, managers, and subject matter specialists to craft winning solutions for customer needs[3] - Drive revenue growth through strategic capture planning and proposal management - Cultivate key client relationships and partner engagements to create vocal advocates for Altamira's products and services[1] **AI & Technical Solutions** - Leverage cutting-edge AI and data analytics to develop innovative tools addressing complex business challenges[4] - Demonstrate deep understanding of software development, systems engineering, and emerging technologies[1] - Translate technical capabilities into compelling value propositions for diverse stakeholders **Strategic Capture & Proposal Management** - Direct all phases of multiple capture projects, from opportunity identification to contract award[8] - Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new product/solution launches[1] - Lead proposal efforts, ensuring continuity of messaging and win themes throughout the capture process[6] **Thought Leadership & Market Positioning** - Represent Altamira's solutions in major corporate initiatives and campaigns[4] - Develop and deliver impactful messaging that resonates with target markets and buyer personas[1] - Create scalable playbooks and strategic narratives for internal and external stakeholders[4] Committed to driving Altamira's growth through innovative thinking, collaborative leadership, and a relentless focus on delivering value to our clients and partners.
Division Director
TISTA Science and Technology CorporationDivision Director
Sep. 2017 - Jan. 2020Rockville, MDAs a Division Director at TISTA Science and Technology Corporation, I led a dynamic team focused on delivering innovative IT solutions and professional services in the Health, Defense, and Civilian industries. With a passion for team building, business development, and cutting-edge technology, I drove our division's growth and success. Key Responsibilities Spearheaded strategic initiatives to expand our market presence and secure new partnerships. Fostered a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration and implementation of AI solutions. Developed and mentored high-performing teams, nurturing talent and promoting collaboration. Oversaw complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding client expectations. Expertise Team Leadership Built and led cross-functional teams of 50+ professionals. Implemented agile methodologies to enhance productivity and project outcomes. Cultivated a diverse and inclusive work environment that drove creativity and innovation. Business Development Identified and capitalized on new market opportunities. Developed and maintained strategic relationships with key clients and partners. Achieved consistent year-over-year revenue growth of 20%+. Technology Innovation Championed the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI and machine learning. Architected scalable solutions that addressed complex client challenges. Stayed at the forefront of industry trends and best practices. Thought Leadership Regularly spoke at industry conferences on topics such as digital transformation and AI in government. Contributed articles to leading technology publications. Mentored rising talent within the organization and the broader tech community.
Director, New Markets
OneVoice Communications, Inc.Director, New Markets
Jul. 2015 - Sep. 2016Bringing my nearly 20 years of experience in IT and business development to OneVoice, helping open new markets in the Federal space and finding opportunities to expand its catalog of service offerings to include cyber and wireless security.
Director, Network Security Services
OVC SecurityDirector, Network Security Services
Jul. 2015 - Sep. 2016Sterling, VALeading OVC Security, a division of OneVoice Communications, Inc., into new market growth for SMBs in the network security space. Solutions are built around leveraging next-generation technologies including firewalls, centralized management capabilities, and advanced threat protection services to simplify existing security architectures while strengthening protection capabilities.
CEO/CMO
Promethean Light MediaCEO/CMO
Jun. 2010 - Nov. 2017Leesburg, VAConsulted to commercial systems integration, film/TV production and digital post-production customers for process efficiency, mobile/cloud-based platform solutions and content delivery problems. Architected and implemented digital technology hardware and software solutions to address performance gaps in data and content management and B2B/B2C distribution.
Proposal Center Director
Chenega CorporationProposal Center Director
Aug. 2006 - Sep. 2010Led a team that responds to over 250 proposal and marketing requests annually, including over 100 proposals and task order responses.
Sr. Proposal Manager
Advanced Software Solutions, Inc.Sr. Proposal Manager
Jan. 2005 - Dec. 2006Won three critical IDIQ contracts over a six month period that were identified as "must win" by company leadership. Refined current proposal practices for bidding to state and local customers and established formal processes to follow across the organization. Increased proposal response capabilities by over 200% by streamlining resources and focusing on individual strengths to maximize skills.
Proposal Manager
Cairo CorporationProposal Manager
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2004Helped the company grow nearly 15% through new business wins over a one-year period.

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