Executive Summary

Global CIO/CTO with 20+ years of leadership delivering digital transformation, AI/ML innovation, and cloud modernization. Proven success aligning IT strategy with business growth, scaling eCommerce platforms across 9 countries, and leading teams of 200+ with budgets up to $30M. Recognized for driving AI-powered solutions, cloud migrations, and data platforms that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Key Achievements

AI & ML Innovation

Built UnFranchise Copilot, an agentic AI that drives sales, customer conversions, and business analytics. Integrated AI-powered recommendation engines across eCommerce product pages.

Global Transformation

Consolidated and modernized 10+ international eCommerce platforms (SHOP.COM, MarketAmerica.com, MotivesCosmetics.com, Isotonix.com, etc.) with multilingual/multi-currency support.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Migrated ERP, warehouse, and legacy systems to cloud (AWS/Azure), cutting TCO by 80% while achieving 99.999% uptime.

Data & Analytics

Deployed Big Data platform across 8 countries, leveraging Tableau & Power BI for real-time insights.

DevOps Modernization

Transitioned from monolithic to microservices/containers (OpenShift), CI/CD pipelines, improving release velocity by 45%.

Cost & Efficiency

Relocated data center, saving $1.5M annually; reduced external consulting by building in-house IT training programs.

Career Highlights

2009 – Present

Chief Information Officer

Market America | SHOP.COM – Greensboro, NC

Lead IT strategy, innovation, and global technology operations ($25M budget, 200+ staff). Drove enterprise modernization, AI integration, and digital transformation across 9 countries.

2007 – 2009

Chief Information Officer

Open Finance Network – Charlotte, NC | Boca Raton, FL

Scaled cloud-based fintech platform; built SOA framework linking 300+ financial firms securely.

2000 – 2007

CIO / SVP | VP Development

LendingTree, LLC – Charlotte, NC

Directed IT transformation supporting revenue growth from $39.7M → $428.8M. Led 250+ staff, $30M budget, launched enterprise APIs & real-time BI.

Technical Leadership

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWS Azure VMware Kubernetes

AI/ML & Analytics

AI/ML OpenAI Anthropic Claude Tableau Power BI Elasticsearch

Enterprise Systems

ERP/CRM SQL Server Kafka PCI DSS

DevOps & Development

CI/CD Microservices OpenShift Cybersecurity

Education & Engagement

BFA, Arizona State University

Certified Computer Science Instructor

Advisory Board Member

UNC Greensboro Computer Science

Founder, LittleBytes

Nonprofit teaching kids (ages 6–12) to code