Resume
/ Summary
I've been building SaaS platforms and leading engineering teams for over 15 years. I handle architecture, mentor developers, and own product direction. Right now I'm working on bringing AI into both how we build software and what we ship to customers.
/ Experience
Director of Product and Engineering
Gilbert, AZ
PlusThis
Aug 2021 — Present
- › Led planning and development of 80+ automation tools and 3 SaaS platforms focused on small business marketing automation.
- › Managed and mentored a cross-functional team, translating complex projects into actionable tasks and driving delivery through agile planning.
- › Brought AI tools into our development workflow and added LLM-powered features to the platform.
- › Built and maintained integrations with Stripe, AWS, Redis, and MySQL to improve system reliability and performance.
- › Developed high-performance backend systems in PHP and Node.js, with frontend interfaces using Vue.js and modern JavaScript tooling.
- › Owned the full product lifecycle, from research and planning to coding and deployment.
Senior Manager
Chandler, AZ
Optic IP LLC
Mar 2012 — Aug 2021
- › Provided hands-on support for remote clients at a datacenter, including a high-availability virtual server cloud and physical devices.
- › Hired and managed employees at several locations, including scheduling, payroll, and ongoing performance evaluations.
- › Worked with clients to plan enterprise level projects and oversaw projects through completion.
- › Integrated into the processes and procedures of clients to provide high-quality support and improve productivity.
Senior Architect
Chandler, AZ
Ellsworth Publishing Company
Jan 2007 — Aug 2021
- › Planned, designed, developed multiple high availability web applications.
- › Supported and maintained several concurrent projects and applications with continued development and direction.
- › Built and maintained several servers that hosted both custom and commercial applications.
- › Instructed and oversaw a small team of web developers and designers.