Built at the intersection of systems, strategy, and people.
This is the real story: what I built, how I grew, and why it still matters.
Connect on LinkedInI started writing Java at a small SaaS company and built a career helping 10,000+ people work, learn, and lead better. Along the way, I built products, led coaching teams, modernized engineering orgs, and helped leaders drive real change with better systems.
Experience
Principal Consultant, Platygus (2024–Present)
- Consulting with organizations to align innovation with strategic goals and improve ways of working.
- Led digital transformations that improved efficiency by up to 30% and enhanced delivery confidence.
- Applied AI and workflow automation to reduce waste, speed up planning, and modernize operations.
Director of Product & Agile Transformation, JPMorgan Chase (2017–2024)
- Directed agile and product transformation for 10,000+ employees; delivered $15M+ in measurable gains.
- Led a team of 14 coaches and scaled XP, TDD, and DevOps across engineering organizations.
- Developed custom tooling for value stream mapping and Jira health checks; reduced workflow waste by 80%.
- Led enterprise quarterly planning sessions for 2,000+ participants to improve prioritization and coordination.
- Designed and facilitated hands-on workshops and immersive Dojo programs that strengthened team collaboration and embedded long-term agile and engineering practices.
Technical Lead & Agile Delivery Manager, JPMorgan Chase (2015–2017)
- Designed new testing frameworks that eliminated critical incidents and improved system stability.
- Embedded TDD, automated testing, and pair programming in distributed development teams.
Principal Consultant, ViewFoundry (2013–2015)
- Delivered technical strategy and automation solutions for startups and small businesses.
- Specialized in workflow optimization, web architecture, and agile coaching for early-stage teams.
Senior Business Analyst, iCIMS (2014)
- Authored business requirements and coordinated design, architecture, and product strategy.
- Served as the liaison between engineering, UX, marketing, and client success.
Software Engineer, Recondo Technology (2011–2013)
- Built a suite of over 50 software robots to automate healthcare insurance data collection.
- Improved transaction reliability, implemented exception logging, and streamlined billing systems.
Director of Training & Implementation, Capgent Inc. (2005–2011)
- Designed SaaS automation solutions and led enterprise implementations for Fortune 500 clients.
- Developed and delivered train-the-trainer programs across sales, support, and technical teams.
Education
- M.S. Information Systems, Stevens Institute of Technology — Graduated with a 4.0 GPA
- B.A. Information Technology & Informatics, Rutgers University
- A.S. Computer Science, Brookdale Community College
Certifications
- Certified Systems & Enterprise Agile Coach (ICP-SYS, ICP-ENT)
- Certified Scrum Professional – Developer & Product Owner (CSP-D, CSP-PO)
- SAFe 6.0 Practice Consultant (SPC)
- Kanban Management Professional (KMP)
- Certified LeSS Practitioner
Career Philosophy
Across every role, it always comes back to the same thing: help people do better work, think more clearly, and lead with real authenticity.
Whether I’m leading an engineering team, facilitating a workshop, or mentoring a new leader, I focus on continuous improvement, clear systems, and deep respect for the people doing the work.