Founder & Senior Director, Software Engineering


Creekbed Digital, Inc. | 2008 - 2024

Summary

For 16 years, I have been deeply embedded in the technology sector, focused on driving significant business growth, architecting scalable technical solutions, and delivering high-value consulting services across both the private and public sectors. I have directly engaged with hundreds of clients, consistently serving as the primary technical expert and business liaison, demonstrating my ability to translate complex business needs into real-world technological realities.

Project Highlights

Development Agency for Lac Courte Oreilles Native Tribe Read More...
AI-Based Android OS Emulator as a Sales Generation Tool Read More...
Unified Product Management System for e-Commerce Read More...
Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation Job Listings Portal Read More...

Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement

  • I have managed full-cycle business development, consistently identifying and securing new revenue streams, and fostering long-term strategic partnerships. This included owning the technical sales process from initial concept development all the way through final contract negotiation.
  • I served as the dedicated client consultant for key accounts, maintaining relationships and ensuring project success from both a technical and operational standpoint. This high-touch approach was integral to achieving high client retention rates.
  • I led contractor relations, including the sourcing, vetting, and comprehensive management of specialized technical teams and external vendors to execute complex projects efficiently under tight deadlines and budgets.

Enterprise Consulting & IT Operations

  • I have served in an embedded capacity within IT operations for six major companies, often functioning as a fractional CTO or Head of Technology. In these roles, I was directly responsible for the strategic direction, stability, and security of core infrastructure.
  • I have consulted with various government entities (e.g., state, local, and federal agencies) on mission-critical projects, which typically involved systems modernization, strict data security compliance, and large-scale data management initiatives.

Role Details

Machine Learning and Data Engineering

  • I have developed and deployed machine learning systems at scale, with a specialization in reinforcement learning (RL) applications. My expertise covers complex decision-making systems, such as optimizing logistics, dynamic pricing models, and automating data-driven strategies.
  • I have built and managed extensive Data Integrations and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines across diverse and heavily regulated industries (including Finance, Healthcare, and E-commerce). My focus was ensuring data quality and accessibility for business intelligence and advanced ML models.

Specialized Tools Development

  • I developed extensive OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools specifically for document parsing. This capability was used to automate the extraction of critical data from unstructured documents (like legal contracts and invoices), significantly reducing manual effort and processing time.
  • I concepted and deployed numerous data harvesters and web scraping tools, specifically focusing on e-commerce pricing intelligence. These tools provided competitive insights, enabling my clients to implement dynamic pricing strategies and monitor market trends in real-time.

Infrastructure, Systems Design, and DevOps

  • I led comprehensive systems design and engineering efforts, architecting highly available, fault-tolerant, and secure solutions that supported mission-critical business functions.
  • I managed extensive cloud-based infrastructure and hosting environments (spanning platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP). This included optimizing performance, managing costs, and implementing robust security measures.
  • I performed all DevOps functions, establishing and maintaining continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, automating infrastructure provisioning (IaC), and managing monitoring/alerting systems to ensure 24/7 operational efficiency.