Resume

Strategic IT executive with a track record of driving enterprise-wide digital transformation, optimizing IT spend, and leading high-impact AI and automation initiatives. Adept at aligning technology with business goals, governance, and velocity.

Professional Experience

CIO

American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL)January 2020 – March 2025

Led enterprise IT strategy, governance, and digital transformation, overseeing cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business intelligence operations.

Key Contributions:

  • AI-driven automations and processes, optimizing resource allocation and customer engagement
  • Established comprehensive IT governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing data security
  • Managed a hybrid IT team and multiple MSP and development partners, delivering scalable infrastructure to support growth
  • Migrated all core IT infrastructure to the cloud, improving system resilience, scalability, and remote workforce enablement
  • Strengthened cybersecurity posture, implementing globally-oriented policies, multi-factor auth/auth, and continuous risk assessment frameworks

SVP, Information Technology

American Association for Physician Leadership (AAPL)January 2019 – January 2020

Managed IT infrastructure, audits, and technology initiatives to ensure system resilience and readiness for growth.

Key Contributions:

  • Directed IT staff and led projects to improve service delivery, optimize systems, and prepare the organization with future-facing technology
  • Implemented both Salesforce CRM and Hubspot marketing automation to replace legacy solutions

Owner and Principal Consultant

MADE, Inc.March 2015 – December 2018

Provided strategic IT leadership for startup, SME, and enterprise clients, focusing on IT governance, vendor management, compliance, and product development.

Key Contributions:

  • Led full product and system development lifecycles, from concept to launch, delivering scalable technology solutions for a variety of clients (including AAPL)
  • Implemented IT governance frameworks to enhance security, regulatory compliance, and risk management

Chief Technology Officer

CrowdBouncerFebruary 2013 – December 2014

Designed and launched an API-driven compliance platform, enabling secure, automated, SEC-compliant verification for equity crowdfunding transactions.

Key Contributions:

  • Developed and implemented CrowdSIP protocol, creating a scalable infrastructure for a secondary market in equity crowdfunding
  • Built a high-availability, distributed API, ensuring secure transactions for exposed services via Apigee

Owner and Principal Consultant

Monster AssemblyDecember 2011 – January 2013

Led numerous projects across multiple products with hundreds of releases, delivering scalable technology solutions across industries.

Key Contributions:

  • Designed and deployed tailored technology solutions, optimizing business workflows and customer engagement

Cofounder | VP, Product Development

Black Squirrel DistilleryAugust 2013 – September 2019

Built a craft distillery from concept to commercialization, launching four unique spirits into retail and distribution.

Key Contributions:

  • Developed operational and product standards, optimizing production and quality control
  • Exited via sale to Lafayette Distilling (Buffalo, NY)

Education

MM

Miami University, Oxford, OHAug 1996 – Dec 1999

BM

State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, NYAug 1992 – May 1996

Core Competencies

Technology Leadership

  • IT Strategy
  • Digital Transformation
  • Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS, Azure)
  • Business Intelligence & Analytics

Governance & Compliance

  • IT Governance
  • Cybersecurity
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance (GDPR et al, NIST, Data Privacy)

Business & Operations

  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • New Product and Category Development
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • AI & Automation Initiatives

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